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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.

I don’t know how to teach pronunciation!

Starting off just after an initial qualification is exciting, and the thrill of being in the classroom is a great experience. For many teachers, the new insight into grammar and vocabulary continues to grow, but even for Diploma candidates, pronunciation often remains a challenge.

Managing expectations

An important measure of success is how our success is perceived and how we decide to measure success. In his first blog post of 2021, Gerhard Erasmus looks at how to manage expectations, including the expectations of customers, students, teachers, and ourselves.

Going solo: planning, making decisions and looking after the finances

Having taught for a few years, it might be exciting to consider the freedom of going solo, working on your own and for yourself. This blog looks at how to make the decision, why you might become self-employed, what planning might be needed, and how to ensure your finances work.

Transitioning from teacher to manager – A transition model

In a variety of educational contexts, teachers transition from teacher to administrator or manager. In this blog, Gerhard looks at a model that explains some of the stages teachers go through when they transition from teacher to manager.

Flexible planning for businesses: Learning from lesson planning

Flexibility and the ability to respond to student needs are essential qualities of the experienced teacher. In this blogpost, Gerhard Erasmus asserts that they’re just as essential in business and strategic planning.
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