Matthew Hallett

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Doing an academic management diploma Part 2

2023-07-11

In the second of two articles, Matthew Hallett describes the end of his diploma and how he handled other modules

Doing an academic management diploma Part 1

2023-05-11

In the first of two articles, Matthew Hallett describes the start of his diploma and how he handled the first module.

Coping strategies for the residential teacher: Part Two

2022-07-27

In the second of two articles, read about coping strategies for working on residential courses. How to placemen test efficiently. How to design course. How to plan and help with preparation.

Coping strategies for the residential teacher: Part One

2022-05-16

In the first of two articles, read about coping strategies for working on residential courses. How to avoid burn out. How to find personal time and space. How to be friendly but firm to young adults away from home.

The biggest threat to ELT: the brain drain

2022-01-26

Using case-studies of various teachers in different countries, Matthew Hallett explores why so many talented teachers simply stop. What can institutions do to retain good talent?

Being the new Director of Studies – Part four

2020-12-14

Matthew Hallett completes his account of an interrupted academic year at a school in Italy.

Being the new Director of Studies – Part three

2020-09-23

How do you advertise for new teachers? What qualities are you looking for? How much are you prepared to spend? Matthew Hallett describes the problems of recruiting for a school.

Being the new Director of Studies – Part two

2020-06-24

How to carry out lesson observation? How to organise professional development? How much help will teachers accept? Matthew Hallett describes the opening weeks of term in a new position.

Being the new Director of Studies – Part one

2020-03-26

Am I ready to be Director of Studies? How will the teachers react? How much help will I need? Matthew Hallett describes the opening weeks of term in a new position.

Managing millennials – the generational challenge and what it can teach us

2020-01-02

Matthew Hallett describes some of the challenges and solutions managing the next generation of language teachers.

So, you want to be a summer DoS?

2019-09-23

Matthew Hallett offers some insights into the world of vacation courses.