HOW TO BE A GOOD TEACHER

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A GOOD LANGUAGE TEACHER HAS…

 technical knowledge

 pedagogical skills

 interpersonal skills

 personal qualities

(Brown, 1994: 430)

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TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

 Understand the linguistic systems  Grasp basic principles of language learning

& teaching

 Have fluent competence in speaking,

writing, listening & reading

 Understand the close relationship b/w

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language & culture

 …

PEDAGOGICAL SKILLS

 apply well-informed approach to teaching

 use wide variety of techniques

 design & execute lesson plans

 use effective, clear presentation skills

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 give optimal feedback to Ss

 …

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

 enjoy people, show warmth, rapport, &

appropriate humor

 value opinions & abilities of Ss

 be patient in working w/ Ss of lesser ability

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 …

PERSONAL QUALITY

 well organized

 flexible

 inquisitive mind in new way of teaching

 life-long goal in teaching

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 high ethical & moral standards

 …

RULES FOR TEACHERS

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TEACHER’S TALK

 Rough-tuning is important.

 Instructions should be simple and logical

 STT (Student Talking Time) should be

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maximized.

CLASS MANAGEMENT

 Create surprise & curiosity by violating

clothes

standing / sitting positions

changing tones of voice

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usual behavior patterns.

CLASS MANAGEMENT

 Provide variety but keep a safe structure

 Give different topics

 Give different activities

 Organize different grouping

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within a lesson.

CLASS MANAGEMENT

 Pay frequent attention to Ss and be a

 What they are learning

 How they are feeling

 What problems they are facing

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teacher-in-need.

PREPARATION

 Consider kinds of learners

 Pre-arrange lessons

 Predict unplanned events

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 Be always well-prepare for any class.