TAILIEUCHUNG - Lecture How to be a good teacher

Lecture Chapter 01: How to be a good teacher presented what makes a good teacher, how should teachers talk to students, how should teacher give instructions, who should talk in class, what are the best kinds of lesson, how important is it to follow a pre-arranged plan. | HOW TO BE A GOOD TEACHER A GOOD LANGUAGE TEACHER HAS technical knowledge pedagogical skills interpersonal skills personal qualities (Brown, 1994: 430) 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 language & culture PEDAGOGICAL SKILLS apply well-informed approach to teaching use wide variety of techniques design & execute lesson plans use effective, clear presentation skills 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 PERSONAL QUALITY well organized flexible inquisitive mind in new way of teaching life-long goal in teaching high ethical & moral standards RULES FOR TEACHERS TEACHER’S TALK Rough-tuning is important. Instructions should be simple and logical STT (Student Talking Time) should be maximized. CLASS MANAGEMENT Create surprise & curiosity by violating usual behavior patterns. clothes standing / sitting positions changing tones of voice CLASS MANAGEMENT Provide variety but keep a safe structure within a lesson. Give different topics Give different activities Organize different grouping CLASS MANAGEMENT Pay frequent attention to Ss and be a teacher-in-need. What they are learning How they are feeling What problems they are facing PREPARATION Be always well-prepare for any class. Consider kinds of learners Pre-arrange lessons Predict unplanned events

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• Lecture How to be a good teacher
• Teachers talk to students
• Teacher give instructions
• Talk in class
• The best kinds of lesson
• A pre arranged plan