ELT Beans to Class. Module 2 "Authenticity Amplified "
In this module we'll amplify our true voices in a way that transcends the conventional teacher-student dynamic, fostering a sense of genuine connection and trust that enhances the educational experience for all. We'll emerge as an ELT influencer who is not only skilled in language and pedagogy but also in the nuanced dance of online authenticity and ethical influence.
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Module 2 Content
Module 2 Timetable (Nov → Jan)
Module 2 Inputs and Masterminds
About the course
Module 2 "Authenticity Amplified" Content:
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English Lessons (8 lessons, 16 hours)
  • Ways to Toot Your Own Horn Without Feeling Bad About It — embrace the art of positive self-promotion.
  • What Are Your Core Values? Engage in introspection and articulate your teaching philosophy, identifying and integrating your fundamental beliefs into your professional endeavors.
  • Social Media: Fake Narratives and Why We Buy Into Them, a lesson equipping you with the discernment to foster a truthful and impactful digital presence.
  • Assertiveness and Proactivity Techniques: we'll explore ways to stand firm in your identity and offerings.
  • Personality Clash in Groups: How Do You Handle That? where strategies for managing conflict and fostering cohesion are key discussion points.
  • Mindful Social Media Use, where you will learn to balance your virtual presence with real-world interactions and discuss ethical considerations of being an influencer.
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Methodology: Inputs (3+ hours)
  • Personalization and Strategy: Crafting a Memorable Teacher's Blog by Anastasia Foster, a social media manager and a mentor, who will guide you in aligning your blog's content with your true self, ensuring authenticity shines through every post (in Russian). November 24, 15:00.
  • Authentic Relating: Being Your True Self and Establishing Meaningful Relationships in Groups by Sasha Grigoryeva. A practical workshop during which we'll explore techniques empowering you to cultivate sincere connections. December 16, 10:00.
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Methodology: Masterminds (3+ hours)
  • Blog Peer Review Circles: Authenticity in Action. We will develop your own 'brand identity' for your blog, considering aspects such as tone, style, themes, and visuals.Even if you don't blog, this will be fun! December 9, 10:00 + we may add one more time slot!
  • Role-plays: The Circle of Authenticity: From Personal to Professional. Building on Sasha Grigoryeva's session on authentic relating, this mastermind encourages you to implement the skills of authentic communication in meaningful contexts. January 27, 10:00 + we may add one more time slot!
*"English lessons" component could be subject to change.

Module 2 Timetable
Course goals
Module 2 Inputs and masterminds
Meet our guest experts!
  • "Стратегия и персонализация: запоминающийся блог преподавателя" by Anastasia Foster. November 24, 15:00 (GMT+3).
    The talk will be in Russian. I'm inviting Anastasia not because she is my sister (insert "nepotism" joke here), but because she is a professional social media manager, helping businesses run their social media accounts. She has recently launched her successful mentorship for budding social media specialists. We'll discuss how you can craft a blog which is not only informative and attractive to clients, but a blog that reflects your true self.

    Mastermind: Blog Peer Review Circles. December 9, 11:00 (GMT+3) + we may add one more time slot!

    Anastasia's instagram
  • "Authentic Relating: Being Your True Self and Establishing Meaningful Relationships in Groups" by Sasha Grigoryeva. December 16, 10:00 (GMT+3).
    During this practical workshop Sasha will guide us through exercises and games, to teach the skills necessary to quickly create deep, meaningful human connection and help you be free as true self in the most organic & effortless way. Sasha is an English teacher, with MSc in Educational Studies from University of Glasgow, holds CELTA and has completed the course on Authentic relating.

    Mastermind: Role-plays: The Circle of Authenticity: January 27, 11:00 (GMT+3) + we may add one more time slot!

    Sasha's instagram
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Course Overview
The most important information about the course overall!
What we covered in Module 1
  • Effective Communication: Insights into how impactful communication and feedback are intertwined with the learning process.

  • Feedback Delivery: Strategies for giving and receiving feedback using diplomatic language techniques.

  • Feedback in ELT: Exploration of various ELT methods and the forward-thinking concept of "feedforward.", "demand high", "fixed mindset"

  • Psychological Aspects: Understanding cognitive biases and distortions that influence feedback perception.

  • Boundary Awareness: Tools for identifying manipulation and maintaining personal boundaries.

  • Empowering Feedback: Learning to use feedback as a tool for empowerment through case studies and peer teaching.

  • Lesson Observations: Gaining skills in conducting and learning from lesson observations.

  • Practical Activities: Focus on low-prep reading and engaging revision activities.

  • Language Skills: Expansion of vocabulary with chunks and collocations and in-depth exploration of the uses of "so."

Most important information from the contract offer summarized
  • Monthly Payment: Make a single upfront payment at the start of each month. To ensure you never forget, a Telegram bot will act as your personal assistant, sending reminders about upcoming payments and events.
  • Course Continuity: While each module stands as a comprehensive unit, it's also an integral part of a long-term course (September - June). As we approach Module 3, I'll brief you on its content, ensuring you have clarity and input into what the following months will entail.
  • Module Duration & Fees: Each module spans 2 months, with payments divided into two monthly installments of 9,000 rubles.
  • Missed Classes: If you happen to miss a class, please note that refunds are not available. However, you'll receive the class recording and all related learning materials for your self-study.
  • Scheduling: The exact timings for masterminds and input sessions are to be determined, unlike our language classes which have a set timetable. Stay tuned, and I'll keep you updated on all schedule-related details.
Understanding Our Course Components
What's the difference between our lessons, input and masterminds?
  1. English Lessons:
    • Group Size: Limited to ten participants for focused learning.
    • Format: Highly interactive with an emphasis on communicative and collaborative activities.
    • Schedule: Fixed timetable for consistency. Doesn't change throughout the whole module.
  2. Methodology Input:
    • Presenter: Led either by me or an esteemed invited speaker.
    • Format: Predominantly lecture-style, but can also integrate discussions, lesson demos, and more.
    • Audience: All of my teacher-learners join these sessions.
    • Schedule: Varies based on the speaker's availability. Updates will be provided promptly.
  3. Masterminds:
    • Facilitator: Exclusively run by me.
    • Format: Practical, hands-on discussions expanding on the methodology inputs.
    • Audience: A collective session for all of my teacher-learners.
    • Examples: Past sessions have included tools like the "Six Thinking Hats", collaborative lesson planning, presentations, and in-depth case studies.
    • Schedule: We'll choose fixed times for us to follow throughout the whole module.
Course goals
This is what I hope to achieve by the end of the course
Course goals
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me via Telegram t.me/yuliya_kumicheva

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