Module 2: Your role as the teacher Flashcards
What are the main reasons a student would want to study English (online or in-person)?
- Conversation practice.
- Work on L1 interference.
- Revision/preparation for an exam.
- Parents’ choice for young learners.
- Prepare for an interview where English proficiency is a requirement.
- Keep up with general language skills and abilities.
- Using English in the workplace.
Name 2 types of student motivation.
Intrinsic motivation: Motivation that is derived from within the individual themselves.
Extrinsic motivation: Motivation from external factors, such as family, work, or visa requirements.
How can you motivate your learners?
Focus on individual learning styles.
Keep a good pace in lessons and activities.
Use a range of activities.
Focus on learner’s immediate goals.
Personalization.
Be flexible.
Allow for continual feedback.
Keep track of what you’ve done and allow students to see how far they’ve come.
Give praise.
Be a positive role model.
Top tips for online teaching:
Punctuality: for learner and student.
Cancelation Policy: more online than in-person.
Homework: ask if they want it or not before starting.
Teaching-Learning Contract: set the expectations from the start.
Top tips for online teaching:
Punctuality: for learner and teacher.
Cancelation policy: more online than in-person.
Homework: ask the learner if they have the capacity for it or not.
Teacher-learner contract: set the expectations from the start.
