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Correcting errors should be done with care to build confidence, not discourage. Focus on correcting mistakes that affect understanding, errors related to the lesson's target, or frequently repeated errors. Deliver corrections softly, gently, and without making a big fuss, always smiling to maintain a positive atmosphere.
Weblio Philippines introduces its demo training for home-based tutors. The training aims to prepare candidates for the demo stage, covering expectations, evaluation criteria, and practical tips to ensure a confident and successful performance. Weblio is a leading online English education platform in Japan, connecting Japanese customers with skilled English tutors.
Weblio Philippines is committed to delivering seamless and effective learning experiences, striving for 'zero lesson troubles' to provide fun and engaging lessons. Fun lessons encourage curiosity, create a positive atmosphere, and help customers achieve growth and progress. This aligns with Weblio's mission to expand mankind's possibilities and contribute to human learning and growth.
A professional setup is crucial for your demo. This includes a plain white, distraction-free background, a headset with an external microphone for clear audio, and good lighting to ensure you are clearly visible. Your setup reflects your professionalism and preparedness, building trust with the evaluator.
Thirty minutes before your demo, log in to your tutor account, go to 'today's lesson,' and navigate to the lesson page. It's essential to be calm before logging into the Web RTC. The video then demonstrates how to navigate the Web RTC interface, including the attention tab (for lesson instructions), lesson time, admin chat, timer, textbook tab (for lesson materials), and video/audio controls.
The pinned message contains crucial instructions for the demo. Tutors must politely ask the customer to choose from three available lesson materials (Icon Pre-12, Living Abroad Intermediate, Communicative Training). It's recommended to review all three materials in advance. Also, check your audio and video settings 30 minutes before the lesson to resolve any issues.
Enter the lesson room 5 minutes early, turn off your camera and mic, and paste the lesson material list into the chat box. Once the timer starts, turn on your camera/mic, greet the customer, do a connection check, introduce yourself, ask for their name, and build rapport for the first 2 minutes. When transitioning to the lesson, ask the customer to choose a material, verify, and reload it. Speak slowly, calmly, smile, acknowledge answers, and praise customers. Stick to the lesson material and maintain consistency in delivery tone.
With 1 minute remaining, inform the customer the class is ending, ask for questions, and provide feedback using the 'sandwich method' (positive, negative, positive). After feedback, remain in the lesson room for the trainer's feedback. Key reminders include starting and ending on time, speaking calmly, providing comprehensive feedback, and maintaining a professional teaching environment.
Tutors should review the lesson flow and guidelines provided via email. Strict guidelines apply to demo scheduling: two reschedules or no-shows result in failure, and only one schedule can be plotted at a time. The demo process involves a 10-minute class and 15 minutes of evaluator feedback. One retake is allowed, after which a 3-month waiting period applies if unsuccessful. A doodle link for plotting demos will be provided.