New Foreign Teachers’ Official Training
On the afternoon of March 23rd, BRFLS held a very unique training session for our new foreign teachers. The 2.1 homeroom teacher Tasha was the chief trainer and she provided professional training from several aspects including cultural difference, lesson planning, teaching skills and class activities.
She thought it was very necessary to have this official training for our new teachers because it can help them with their work environment and make their classrooms more efficient. What is more important is that everyone can learn together as a big team.
Her conclusion:
“It is imperative that all teachers are provided with proper training when they enter into a new learning environment, so the New Teacher Professional Development Training Sessions were created in order to allow teachers to become more familiar with their working and classroom setting. The new teacher weekly training sessions were also created in order to provide educators with the tools and knowledge they need to make their classroom teaching more effective. It gives teachers the opportunity to work together to discuss different strategies and give feedback on suggested topics. This training also allows educators to work collaboratively as a team to analyze and implement valuable strategies into their teaching routines. The main topics that are covered during these training sessions are classroom management, team building, engaging learning environments, creating a positive classroom culture, effective lesson planning, differentiated instruction, utilizing technology in the classroom, and cultural awareness. I have enjoyed watching the new teachers as they implement different skills and techniques that they have learned into their daily teaching routines. It has been such a great experience being the facilitator and trainer for the New Teacher Professional Development Training Sessions.”
Peter, as one of the new teachers here this semester, he also liked to share with us his thoughts：
“A veteran teacher of RFLS provided teacher training sessions for the new foreign teachers of RFLS. The knowledge and skills which the trainer provided through her workshops provided us with the foundation of teaching as a profession. From the cultural aspects of education to lesson planning, the training sessions included theoretical knowledge and practical knowledge.
As a teacher, I was genuinely impressed by the trainer’s overall effort. From interactive activities to guest speakers and weekly assignments, the trainer ensured that the trainees were active and engaged throughout the workshop sessions. Moreover, her acknowledgment of the trainee’s struggles and challenges as a teacher is what made the training quite valuable. She knew the troubles that a new teacher might face in a classroom and ensured us that such hardships were completely normal for newly employed teachers. The trainer gave us the chance to apply what we have learned through the training and reflect upon our experiences.
Lastly, the sacrifice which she made to help the new teachers cannot be overlooked. I want to express my gratitude towards Ms. Triplett for giving her precious time towards us.”
