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Inspiring language teachers Gansu November 26 , 2018

Inspiring language teachers Gansu November 26 , 2018. Gloria Romero, PhD University of Ottawa. Teaching challenges. In groups, discuss: What everyday challenges do I face when teaching English?. Teaching challenges. Let’s share!. One BIG question.

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Inspiring language teachers Gansu November 26 , 2018

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  1. Inspiring language teachersGansuNovember 26, 2018 Gloria Romero, PhD University of Ottawa

  2. Teaching challenges In groups, discuss: What everyday challenges do I face when teaching English? Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

  3. Teaching challenges Let’s share! Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

  4. One BIG question In contexts with formal education, lack of time, and lack of resources … HOW TO BE AN INSPIRING TEACHER? … and not dying without trying Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

  5. A memorable teacher Take a minute Think of teacher you remember from school, university, elsewhere Write 2 words that describe this teacher Let’s share! Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

  6. An inspiring teacher CARES about his/her: Profession (committed) Subject (own English development; own teaching) Transmitting enthusiasm to STS (positive attitude) STS’ learning Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

  7. An inspiring teacher MOTIVATIONAL TEACHING: Key ingredient of good educational practice Inspires STS to work in class & outside (independently through life) Motivated learners = Motivated teachers Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

  8. Study: Inspiring teachers (China & Indonesia) Wedell & Lamb, 2013 Aim: determine the characteristics of inspiring teachers of English STS nominated 4 teachers STS explained why they were inspiring Ts described themselves as teachers & their teaching Classroom observation: teachers & teaching Interviews Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

  9. China: Guangzhou Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

  10. Indonesia: Jakarta Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

  11. Inspiring language teaching Inspiring teachers are themselves inspired: Strong personal commitment to teaching Cared about doing their job well (subject, and about how to convey it to their learners so that they cared too “If a teacher does not believe in his job, does not enjoy the learning he is trying to transmit, the student will sense this and derive the entirely rational conclusion that the particular subject matter is not worth mastering for its own sake.’ (Csikszentmihalyi, 1997, p. 77) Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

  12. Inspiring language teaching Inspiring teaching will always be shaped by its particular context: Inspiring teachers are usually made, not born, and their skills will be developed through many years of deep reflection on experience in particular classrooms and institutions Ts constantly learn about their STS Teaching has to be crafted to suit your particular learners. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

  13. Inspiring language teaching Importance of social aspects of classroom learning, i.e. the importance of establishing good personal relations: Contextually sensitive teacher educators will be aware of what matters in their own setting STS’ personal qualities and social relationships Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

  14. Conclusion Inspiring teaching: Human connection (more important than instruction) Despite the context: Ts can be a positive influence on STS IT can change the relationship of a student to a subject Reflection Continuous learning Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

  15. Group work TASK 1: -In groups, write: What concrete things can you start doing tomorrow to be an inspiring teacher? Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

  16. XIE XIE! THANK YOU! GRACIAS! MERCI! Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

  17. Lamb & Wedell (2013). Inspiring English teachers: a comparative study of learner perceptions of inspirational teaching. ELT Research Papers. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

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