Gerhard Erasmus

Gerhard Erasmus started blogging for Pavilion ELT in December 2019. He moved over to blog for the new look Modern English Teacher in January 2022 where he will continue to write about teaching and management issues, ways to teach pronunciation and other teaching/teacher training techniques. Gerhard has been involved in ELT management since 2006 as senior teacher, academic manager, and director of studies. He is currently based in Taiwan where he is Director of Studies and Course Director at a language school and teacher training centre. He is also a Trinity Certificate TESOL, TYLEC, and Trinity Diploma TESOL tutor. Alongside all of this, Gerhard is Coordinator of IATEFL LAMSIG (Leadership and Management Special Interest Group) and draws lots of his inspiration from the connections he has built with managers and leaders in ELT from across the globe. His management interests involve learning and development of managers, specifically those starting their careers as teachers, and it is also the focus of his current Educational Doctorate studies.

Rethinking sick leave?

2023-02-02

Paid sick leave is often seen as a benefit that companies offer, but in reality, it should be considered an employee right. In addition, isn’t it time to rethink what we consider sick leave and why it is important to do so?

The deaf frog – an eye-opening story

2022-12-21

Artificial Intelligence and technology have and will continue to have a massive effect on education. We can choose to ignore it, live in fear of it replacing us, or harness its power. Gerhard suggests a few ways how we can do just that.

Managing what you can: Emotions

2022-11-17

It’s long been said in business ‘leave your emotions at the door’; however, it is unrealistic to expect emotions to never impact us or our work and families. Being able to manage your emotions both as a teacher or a manager is a very important skill to master.

Extensive reading and exam classes

2022-10-21

Exam classes can be a challenge in its own, especially with the amount of pressure on teachers and students. Gerhard Erasmus weighs up the very important role extensive reading should play on the language development of exam class students and how to reduce the pressure.

Making pronunciation a physical ability

2022-09-27

You may have read or heard that pronunciation is a physical or kinaesthetic activity, but what exactly does that mean for teachers? Gerhard examines the physical nature of pronunciation and what exactly is meant by making pronunciation physical.

Gerhard Erasmus

Rethinking sick leave?

The deaf frog – an eye-opening story

Managing what you can: Emotions

Extensive reading and exam classes

Making pronunciation a physical ability

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