Welcome to your Teacher Induction Your full nameYour emailI agree to my information being stored by this website and I accept the Privacy Policy (www.elaceducation.com/privacy):1) Which of these is NOT one of the aims of the Teacher induction? To familiarise you with the academic, excursion and programmes, their purpose, and what is generally included in the programmes To demonstrate the types of support you will receive to do your job successfully To tell you what to teach every lesson2) How many lessons are there per teaching day? 3 lessons in the morning 6 lessons: 3 in the morning, and 3 in the afternoon 3 lessons in the afternoon3) Are the same students taught in the morning and afternoon? Yes, students have 3 hours of lessons before and after lunch Yes, students have lessons all day, but are taught by different teachers No, students have lessons for half the day and activities the other half. 4) What is NOT the aim of the lessons? To focus exclusively on grammar To develop students’ speaking and fluency To encourage different nationalities to mix and speak English together.5) Which are NOT Elac lessons? Centre-linked and Excursion-linked lessons Exam preparation lessons Curriculum Pathways lessons6) Why is it important to use the Elac lessons? To link lessons to the educational visits programme To minimise planning time To ensure students are challenged in a different way e.g. developing critical thinking or public speaking skills All of the above7) Which tests do students sit? Placement tests, informal revision tests, and Trinity GESE speaking exams which are optional Placements tests, and end-of course tests Placement tests, and Trinity GESE speaking exams which are both compulsory8) What should be covered in Day 1 contracts? Use of L1, attendance and punctuality, Use of mobiles, Bullying, and Respect Whatever the students suggest Use of L1, learning strategies, excursion rules9) What is NOT covered in the Code of Conduct? Elac rules and expectations Consequences for breaking rules Rules regarding how to interact with British people10) How can you encourage students to speak only English in class? Get students with different first languages to work together Give detention if students speak their first languages Encourage the use of dictionaries11) What should teachers do if there are any issues in class? Report issue immediately to the Group Leaders, so they can speak to their students Report issue immediately to line manager – Senior teacher or Academic Manager Do nothing, and see if the issue improves12) What do students NOT do on their first day? Sit a placement test, and participate in an induction lesson Do half a day of lessons, and half a day of activities Have a walking tour of the campus, and visit the local town13) What do teachers NOT do on the first day? Teach the induction lesson Invigilate and mark writing tests Conduct speaking tests with pairs of students Conduct speaking tests with individual students14) Why is the first day so important? It helps create a positive first impression of Elac, and ensure all students are given the same information It allows you to get to know the students you will be teaching during the course Students find out which classes they will be in 15) Some students arrive outside changeover days. What can you do to integrate them into the class? Change seating arrangements to ensure new students are placed with an appropriate group Give them the work they have missed to do as homework Take them to one side and interview them so you can find out about them16) Who can you turn to for support during your time with Elac? You won’t need any support The Senior Teacher, Academic Manager, other management staff, colleagues, and the ELac Academic Support Manager The Senior Teacher – everyone else will be far too busy to help17) What training is offered during your time with Elac? Whole staff induction, and teacher induction Daily teaching tips, and ideas for lesson Weekly workshops An evening teacher development seminar All of the above18) What do students NOT do on educational visits? A short walking tour to see the sights and places of interest Have supervised free time Travel by private coach or train to the destination Spend time on their own19) What should you do before going on an educational visit? Attend a pre-excursion meeting Familiarise yourself with the walking tour Read the ‘What to do if’ procedure sheet All of the above20) What does Elac expect from you on educational visits? Be enthusiastic, friendly and responsible, dress appropriately, and be punctual Focus on following the itinerary, and not worry about interacting with the group Just focus on having a good time
