Formation of English Language Teachers USC 2016

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG9CE55wbtY

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?





Assignment Write a five paragraph essay about your strengths and weaknesses as a teacher. Send in your your essay by Friday

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Any Questions?





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Formation of English Language Teachers USC 2016