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englishguy202
Joined: 09 Sep 2007
Location: Ganghwa Island, South Korea
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 Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2007 3:49 pm Post subject: Teaching Teachers? |
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Hi All,
I'm currently teaching in a public school in a rural area, and as part of my work hours I have two weekly sessions with 'Non-English Teachers', meaning every teacher in the school who does not teach English (about 35 of them).
The ability of these teachers is virtually non-existent, with the exception of a very muddled 'hello' in the hallways, so I have no idea what to teach them for two fifty minute periods each week. I don't want to insult their intelligence by doing elementary school work.
To heap on the pressure, my primary co-teacher has said that the sessions the last FT did with them were very unpopular and very sparsely attended, and that I need to improve on this by making them more 'exciting'!
Has anyone had the same experience? Would anyone like to make a recommendation? |
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Juregen
Joined: 30 May 2006
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| Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2007 5:22 pm Post subject: |
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I am teaching a teacher as a private.
But what do they expect of you. Grammar? Certainly not. Vocabulary? Nope.
What they expect of you is to increase their speaking ability, that is the only thing you should be going for. |
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ddeubel
Joined: 20 Jul 2005
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| Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2007 3:19 am Post subject: |
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I'm currently teaching in a public school in a rural area, and as part of my work hours I have two weekly sessions with 'Non-English Teachers', meaning every teacher in the school who does not teach English (about 35 of them).
The ability of these teachers is virtually non-existent, with the exception of a very muddled 'hello' in the hallways, so I have no idea what to teach them for two fifty minute periods each week. I don't want to insult their intelligence by doing elementary school work.
To heap on the pressure, my primary co-teacher has said that the sessions the last FT did with them were very unpopular and very sparsely attended, and that I need to improve on this by making them more 'exciting'!
Has anyone had the same experience? Would anyone like to make a recommendation? |
English guy,
I'll give this general advice - it won't be about your English teaching ability persay with adults and particularly teachers. It will be about your socializing skills and authenticity. Level of caring and empathy.
I've taught scads and scores of adult classes. What it comes down to, in terms of motivation mostly, is that the teacher shows they care, treats and socializes with teachers on a level of parity and that the teacher is able to come out of their skin and "act".
I don't mean a clown act but a good teacher of especially adults, is able to empathize and put themselves in their shoes, see the world from their side and thus, adapt the teaching style to their needs....
I know, no practical advice but this is from my heart and experience.
DD |
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englishguy202
Joined: 09 Sep 2007
Location: Ganghwa Island, South Korea
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| Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2007 8:04 pm Post subject: |
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| Ok...Good advice guys...thanks. |
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