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Formation of EFL Teachers
USC Postgraduate Specialization in English Language Teaching 2016A
Agree or Disagree? Why?
• Teachers should talk as little as possible in class
• Someone can teach English even if their English is bad
• We have digital technology and Internet now, so teachers are not necessary
• A teacher’s only job is to teach
“A language teacher is:
… a person who teaches language.”
… Costas Gabrielatos 2002
A Language Teacher is: A person who teaches language.
Person(personality)
Teach(methodology, knowledge & skill)
Language(knowledge & Use)
Balanced control and flexibility
Neat / organized Well-groomed Authoritative
In-depth knowledge Uses a variety of
techniques Knowledge of
materials Implication of theory
Grammar knowledge Language history Idioms & expressions Ability to discern
levels & needs
… Costas Gabrielatos, 2002
PERSONALITY
Friendly Patient Creative Cheerful Resourceful
Resourceful … find and prepare your own Lessons Materials Readings Writing Stories Articles Grammar aids Listenings CALL
Creative Arts Graphics Games Crafts Activities Realia Manipulatives Puzzles drawings Comics Articles Images Stories
Confidence
* Well-trained * Well prepared * Extensive Teaching practice
Take a free personality test online at:
http://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test
What is your teaching personality?
TEACHING
Knowledgeable Flexible Dynamic Class Management Skills
Dynamics
Games TPR Multimedia Language skills
Class room management skills
The Theory of Dual-Psychology
The MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCESCan you identify them?
Do Schools Kill Creativity? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG9CE55wbtY
The First 20 Hours – How to Learn Anything https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MgBikgcWnY
5 Techniques to Speak Any Language https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WLHr1_EVtQ
Why People Believe They Can’t Draw … https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TXEZ4tP06c
LANGUAGE
Communicative Grammar Speaking Writing Idioms & Expressions
Teachers of EFL Learners can often be overburdened by:
• Large class sizes• Limited time• Insufficient resources• Mixed ability students• Students with learning
disabilities• Behavioral problems• Administrative demands• Personal restrictions
Can you identify these students and what teacher traits you might need to effectively manage and teach to their learning styles?
From the Class:
What students might be friends? Why?
Select three different learning style students and explain how you could prepare to teach them
Think about your strengths as a Teacher
And what could you improve?
Do Schools Kill Creativity? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG9CE55wbtY
The First 20 Hours – How to Learn Anything https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MgBikgcWnY
5 Techniques to Speak Any Language https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WLHr1_EVtQ
Why People Believe They Can’t Draw … https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TXEZ4tP06c
Assignment Write a five paragraph essay about your strengths and weaknesses as a teacher. Send in your your essay by Friday
proflmlynch@gmail.com
Any Questions?
Do Schools Kill Creativity? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG9CE55wbtY
The First 20 Hours – How to Learn Anything https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MgBikgcWnY
5 Techniques to Speak Any Language https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WLHr1_EVtQ
Why People Believe They Can’t Draw … https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TXEZ4tP06c
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