If you are in the hiring process for Magic Ears, it is very important to be prepared for the trial class. Here are some tips on how to pass your trial class from some of our Magic Ears trainers!
1. Have Fun!
"I think one of the most important things is to make sure the kids are having fun. Make your students feel like you have been waiting all day to meet them! They will feed off of your energy, and if they come away from the class with a smile on their face it goes a long way toward making their parents happy, too!" - Trainer April
2. Use Your Resources!
"Preparation is integral to success, regardless of how experienced and qualified you are. Use the materials available to your advantage (the teacher's manual, the Q&A Facebook page and YouTube videos). This will give you an idea of the style that Magic Ears is looking for. Saying that, try to incorporate your own personality into your classes. Copying other teachers will result in a more robotic teaching style. Finally, be engaging, energetic and have passion. It's easy to tell the teachers who have a genuine love of kids and teaching. Good luck everyone!" - Trainer Lynne
3. Follow the Zero Tolerance Noise Policy!
"From the teaching podium it can be really easy for you to tune out background noise while you’re speaking—TVs, parents giving answers, traffic sounds—but try to think of it from the students’ side. They’re learning an unfamiliar language with new phonemes that can easily be misheard with all those distractions. When In doubt, mute it out—and click the HELP button to report it!"- Trainer Leah
4. Know Your Material!
"My tip for the trial class is to study the slides in advance until you're bored with them. This allows you to focus their energy in the trial class on the children and making it FUN." - Trainer Lily
5. Make Connections With Your Students!
"In all of the excitement, don't forget to be "present" in your trial class. Notice your students, their responses, and most importantly, whether they are needing correction (which is likely). It's easy to be so focused on teaching, that you miss a student's mistakes or don't notice their needs." - Trainer Hope
"I think one of the most important things is to make sure the kids are having fun. Make your students feel like you have been waiting all day to meet them! They will feed off of your energy, and if they come away from the class with a smile on their face it goes a long way toward making their parents happy, too!" - Trainer April
2. Use Your Resources!
"Preparation is integral to success, regardless of how experienced and qualified you are. Use the materials available to your advantage (the teacher's manual, the Q&A Facebook page and YouTube videos). This will give you an idea of the style that Magic Ears is looking for. Saying that, try to incorporate your own personality into your classes. Copying other teachers will result in a more robotic teaching style. Finally, be engaging, energetic and have passion. It's easy to tell the teachers who have a genuine love of kids and teaching. Good luck everyone!" - Trainer Lynne
3. Follow the Zero Tolerance Noise Policy!
"From the teaching podium it can be really easy for you to tune out background noise while you’re speaking—TVs, parents giving answers, traffic sounds—but try to think of it from the students’ side. They’re learning an unfamiliar language with new phonemes that can easily be misheard with all those distractions. When In doubt, mute it out—and click the HELP button to report it!"- Trainer Leah
4. Know Your Material!
"My tip for the trial class is to study the slides in advance until you're bored with them. This allows you to focus their energy in the trial class on the children and making it FUN." - Trainer Lily
5. Make Connections With Your Students!
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