Our module is for the educator of English as a Second Language

in the US and Honduras

Mission Statement

• Our mission is to teach beginner students English as a Second Language in the U. S. classrooms and share it with the impoverished people of Honduras by means of available technology. We would like to provide a safe and healthy environment that is conducive to learning. Our aim is to coach, mentor, and inspire teachers and students through a engaging Communicative Approach.

• Our objective is “To teach beginner students, English as a Second Language in the U.S. classroom and share it with the impoverished people of Honduras by means of available technology.”

• Our role is to present an interactive learning model that enables students to take the limits off their perceived beliefs and encourage their talents and abilities.

Honduras Visit Life Changing Experience

By Forrest Sellers • fsellers@communitypress.comMercer Elementary School teacher Jennie Remington took her educational skills abroad this summer. Sixth-grade social studies teacher Jennie Remington was among Mercer Elementary School educators who recently visited Honduras. Remington worked with teachers at El Hogar Projects, a school and orphanage for impoverished children. (Forrest Sellers/Staff) She and other educators from Mercer assisted at the El Hogar Projects in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. El Hogar is a school and orphanage for poor and impoverished children. “I’ve always wanted to do volunteer work that gives back,” said Remington, who teaches sixth-grade social studies. I thought it was a wonderful way to use my skills as an educator.” Remington participated in a series of professional development seminars involving the teachers at El Hogar. She led a seminar on leadership skills. The Honduran teachers also attended seminars on reading, English and teamwork.“The amount of dedication, warmth and love at El Hogar is incredible,” said Remington. “It’s a life-changing experience.”Remington also had an opportunity to teach Honduran children in the classroom via an interpreter. “They are amazed we come down there given all that we have here,” said Remington about how the Honduran children responded to her. The teachers also had a chance to see some of the techniques and strategies we use in the classroom, said Remington, who is a resident of Anderson Township. During a visit to Honduras, Mercer Elementary School teacher Jennie Remington, center, had an opportunity to teach fifth- and sixth-grade Honduran children at the El Hogar Projects. (Provided) Remington and several other educators from Mercer participated in a similar trip to Honduras in 2008. Teachers from Honduras visited the Tristate the following year.Remington said another educational seminar in Honduras is planned for 2013.

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Introduction to English as a Second Language

• To teach beginner students the value of learning English as a Second Language

• To use technology to reach impoverished students in Honduras

• To design a curriculum with subjects relevant to the beginner student in the U.S. & Honduras

• To use the Communicative Approach to engage the learners in a usable language.

• To design effective support systems for the teachers & the students.

• To use assessments, evaluations & criteria to create value & growth in teaching English as a Second Language.

Teaching English in Honduras• Honduras’ tourist infrastructure may not be in the same league as its Latin American neighbors but

Honduras doesn’t need to rely on the hard sell when it comes to attracting visitors. It delivers on history, eco-wonders and exhilarating entertainment. Top attractions range from the Mayan ruins at Copán and the colonial charm of Tegucigalpa to the timeless ecological expanse of the Mosquito Coast and the annual carnival in La Ceiba.

• Known as the original banana republic, scarred by corruption and poverty, it has made efforts to halt its downward slide by diversifying its economy to include tourism. The door has been left ajar for visitors who can expect inexpensive transport and accommodation as well as a wealth of sights and sounds.

• Get off the beaten track and you will immerse yourself in the local culture, fascinating history, beautiful white sand beaches and a amazing array of wildlife.

• Honduras is a relatively inexpensive place to visit and to live.Things you might not know about Teaching English in Honduras:• If you end up in a small town, don’t be surprised if there’s a traditional healer who can prescribe

herbal remedies.• The Soccer War of 1969, fought between Honduras and El Salvador, got its name because of rioting

at a World Cup qualifying match between the two countries!• It was originally known as Higüeras.• Hondurans is a young, vibrant country where 40% of people are under 15 years of age.• Demand for teachers is high• Busiest time is January-December• Contracts are 3-24 months

• Currency is the Honduran Lempira (HNL)• Summary: There's plenty of demand for teachers, but not much money to pay them. The main TEFL

regions Tegucigalpa (Tegus), San Pedro Sula, Comayagua, Puerto Cortes, Juticalpa • Types of teaching in Bi-lingual schools: General English, Business English, TOEFL, ECCE

International schools: General English, Business English, TOEFL, ECCE • Accommodations: An apartment is often provided by your employer, or they will help you find a place

of your own. • Flight reimbursement: This is not typical as Honduras is such a poor country, although some schools

will be willing to give bonuses to well-qualified teachers. • Salary Basic: between L4,800 and L9,500 (US$250-500) per month Taxes Income tax rates range from

10-25%. Cost of living Honduras is one the cheapest countries in Latin America. If you buy produce from your local market, you could stock your shelves for as little as L200 (US$10) per week! A meal at a comedores (small restaurant) costs about US$2, while a local beer is about US$0.75. Potential to save money Most teachers come to Honduras for the immersive Latin American experience, as the wages are too low to realistically save money.

• How much TEFL training is recommended? Some schools are willing to hire hopeful teachers without any training, but you probably wouldn’t want to work for them! An i-to-i TEFL course will increase your employability and improve your confidence in front of the class.

• Common teaching conditions You will usually teach for 25 hours per week; there’s a big difference in the quality of schools, so try to get some recommendations. One of the best things about teaching here is the lack of interference from administrators – you’re usually free to try out all those creative teaching techniques you learn on your TEFL course! The students can be very talkative: this is more cultural than disrespectful, so don’t be disheartened by the high volume levels; instead use it your advantage by directing their fervent energy towards classroom activities.

• Crime can be a problem in the cities, so avoid walking around late at night or wearing fancy jewelry.• Tattoos are associated with gang culture here, so if you have any, keep them covered when you’re

teaching.

Faces of Young Honduras Students

These are students eager to learn English as a Second Language

& it will enable them to increase their incomes, go to college, have more accessibility to travel and speak a

accepted world-wide language.

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Website for Teachers

• www.freelancetefl.com• umbc.uoregon.edu/eteacher/.../200902_E-

Teacher_Linares_Hondura...• sites.google.com/site/erinlowry2/

sampleteachertraining• teach.com/how-to-become-a-teacher/get-your-

teaching-job• www.eslcafe.com/joblist

Communication Site

To our group: • I decided to create a blog site for us to

communicate with each other. We can communicate on this site and communicate with educators in Honduras.

• Site: ESLsecondaryHonduras.blogspot.com Debra Webb

English Secondary Language