DESCRIBING GOOD TEACHERS

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

why we like some , not others? have interesting things to say interested in students progress strenghts and weakness good teachers / Born or made? Teachers; learn their craft : personality, intelligence, knowledge and experience 7. teaching not easy / but rewarding

WHO TEACHERS ARE IN CLASS

1. individual differences 2. different person in different situations 3. PERSONALITY 4. Teacher's character: his personality/

doesn't hide it some larger than life 1. others persuade by quiet authority 2. Not only professional , but the person as well

1. teachers are a blend : real person and

2. 3. 4. 5.
teacher not conform to teacher stenotype, but find a persona when cross the border ADAPTABILITY If things dont go as planned absorb unexpected and use as advantage flexibility teacher should think on their feet quickly

6. 7.

TEACHER ROLES
intrinsic motivation: students perception

of what teacher think of them / how they are treated 1. good rapport 2. rapport is established when students become aware of our professionalism

RECOGNIZING STUDENTS someone who know our names call name , not point at them name cards, seating plan. Facebook knowing names, knowing about students at any age: pleased when teachers
remember things about them

LISTENING TO STUDENTS
1. students respond well to teachers who
listen to them 2. important you talk to teacher about subject 3. interest in what they have to say, too 4. listen which activities they are doing well , which activities/techniques respond well/badly

REXPECTING STUDENTS
1. correct without offend correcting is always delicate (too critical
> demotivating)/ but no praise junkies 1. respect : not mockery or sarcasm 2. criticize behavior , not students character 3. respect is vital

1. teachers who respect students do their

best to see them in a positive light

BEING EVEN HANDED FAIR

teachers have students they like more than

others : students take part, cheerful and cooperative we are less enthusiastic about students less forthcoming accessible learner autonomy can be a challenge draw out quiet / control talkative

 students respect teacher who show

impartiality teacher try best reach all students students not forthcoming: shyness, cultural /family background student overdominant

TEACHER TASKS
1. PREPARATION knowledge of subject and skill of

teaching think in advance about lesson planning - some learning outcome in our head what happens in lesson not always conform to our plan

KEEPING RECORDINGS
administrative part of job irksome
(boring) record helps teacher check what works /what doesnt

BEING RELIABLE
timekeeping and homework takes week to correct and deliver
homework

TEACHER SKILLS
MANAGING CLASSES put students into groups , pairs, or as a
whole class give instructions consider move students or move chairs

MATCHING TASKS AND GROUPS

Students learn if: enjoy activities involved /stimulated by topics lessons interesting /dont fall asleep some institutions : topics and content determined activity works for one group / fails the next factors: time of day (after lunch), mismatch : task X level of students, group not in the mood some groups work on their own; others need guidance

VARIETY

the same activity many times boring value of activity freshness same activity? Change students role not only children get bored language drills for beginners half an hour? repetitive activity types

DESTINATIONS
persuade students of usefulness learning outcome discussion -no fixed end, but some
tangible results

TEACHER KNOWLEDGE
LAGUAGE: grammar, lexis, sound, stress and

intonation differences between formal and colloquial language students ask teacher if they are in doubt: whats the difference between? on the spot questions sometimes question is a distraction

MATERIALS AND RESOUCES

1. teachers should know where to find
information

CLASSROOM EQUIPAMENT
language lab, overhead projector, data
projectors, interactive whiteboards learning how to use various types of equipment is a major part of modern teacher training

CLASSROOM EQUIPAMENT
language lab, overhead projector, data
projectors, interactive whiteboards learning how to use various types of equipment is a major part of modern teacher training dont be overzealous about the equipment itself

CLASSROOM EQUIPAMENT
technology: podcasts, blogs, CDs never let technology drive your decision

KEEPING UP-TO-DATE
read teachers magazines and journals difficult for new teachers keep

everything in their head knowledge : not static, we need to be up to date thing change almost daily

ART OR SCIENCE?
science; system, teachers skills,
methods but also art: relationship between teacher and students and the group is at best observable> good rapport > how it happened : we dont know