All articles from Erin Walton

The classic handout is one of teaching’s most used resources. But what makes a good handout? Here, EF’s Marc Kets gives his top 10 tips for taking you...

Teachers usually have a gut feeling about their lessons. (Which may swing between commiserating over ice cream and Netflix, or singing to the skies ab...

In education, we often talk about how to challenge our students—but what about ourselves as teachers? In a teaching career, it’s normal to find yourse...

A teacher’s work is never complete: New lessons, students, semesters, years, and subjects continually roll along  unphased by how busy you already are...

Personality frameworks have been around for several decades, though personalities since the dawn of time. Developed by psychologists, thinkers, and wr...

“I really want to be bored witless,” said no student, ever.“I hope my students’ eyes glaze over in class,” said no teacher, ever.Learning is a serious...

Sometimes, despite the best intentions, our teaching becomes a little lacklustre. The causes are varied (maybe you’re tired, uninspired, or summer is ...

Conducting job interviews over Skype is fast becoming more standard, especially for large companies who have multiple interview rounds, or in professi...

Parent-teacher conference season is usually nervewracking for everyone. After all, in these short time slots you’re representing both your school and ...

At the start of a new semester, teachers around the world turn their attention to the very first class. With a new group of students to integrate and ...

Board games evoke memories of camping trips, power outages spent by candlelight at the kitchen table, and weekends with the grandparents. In short, th...

There are days where your lesson flops, headaches abound, you miss the bus, fight with a loved one, feel the report cards piling up, or the day unrave...