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.

Problem solving from another point of view

2022-08-30

As teachers and managers, we often have to solve problems, or make decisions that require us to look at different angles and options. Being a good problem solver requires practice and awareness. Let’s explore a story about creative problem solving and relates it to real-life problem-solving skills.

So many training courses to choose from … Where do I start?

2022-07-22

While there are many ways to develop as a teacher without a formal qualification, the vast number of certificates, diplomas and courses available makes choosing the right one a minefield. This blog offers a few important aspects to consider before taking the plunge!

Exploring songs for language and creativity

2022-06-24

How can we use music as the basis of a lesson to explore language and creativity? Gerhard explains how mining the song for language and creativity can massively increase engagement and looks at things to consider when using music in the classroom.

Making pronunciation fun and engaging

2022-05-26

Ensuring that different aspects of our lessons are fun and engaging ensures that learners are more likely to find the experience useful and enjoyable. This post looks specifically at how to do that with pronunciation.

Managing stress

2022-04-19

Whether we are teachers, trainers, managers, or other staff in schools, we are bound to experience stress at some point in time. Gerhards explores the effects of stress, as well as how we can manage our own stress and how we can support those around us experiencing stress.

Gerhard Erasmus

Problem solving from another point of view

So many training courses to choose from … Where do I start?

Exploring songs for language and creativity

Making pronunciation fun and engaging

Managing stress

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