How to Be a Confident Teacher: 16 Tips to Unlock Your Potential

Confidence in the classroom is something that all teachers grapple with at some point in their teaching careers. I've trained thousands of teachers in my life and confidence (or lack thereof) can be a serious detriment to their growth as educators. So, how do you become more confident? In this con

Intermediate - 9 min - Writing, Languages & Teaching - Chris from The Language House

The full course: Learn Teach & Tutor Online free

What you'll need

Webcam 1080p: Look sharp in every lesson.
Headset with microphone: Students hear you clearly.
Small whiteboard: Teach visually on camera.
LED ring light: Bright face, any time of day.

Books

Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemov - View on Amazon
Make It Stick by Peter C. Brown - View on Amazon
The $100 Startup by Chris Guillebeau - View on Amazon

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