the language to further their understanding of how it works, they can enroll in
language development courses, and they can seek opportunities to practise and
develop their ability to listen to, read, speak and write in English, for example, by
not missing the opportunities they have to interact orally with native speakers,
subscribing to EFL/ESL magazines, and participating in synchronic or asynchronic
discussions on the Web.
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Theories about learning and teaching
– Teachers should also aim at
deepening their understanding of the theories underpinning learning and teaching
practices. This can be achieved by reading about teaching and learning, attending
seminars and workshops regularly, and enrolling on methodology courses which
will enable them to reconstruct their knowledge of the background to language
learning and teaching.
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The students
– The more teachers know their students, the more effective
their teaching will be. Teachers can get to know students better by giving them
opportunities to talk about themselves, really listening to what they have to say,
encouraging them to give teachers feedback on anything and everything that
happens in the classroom, showing a real interest in them and above all, by
teachers just “being themselves,” i.e. not pretending to be somebody they are not.
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The workplace
– Finally, it is important that teachers know the context in
which they work very well. This involves academic aspects such as syllabuses,
assessment procedures, and knowledge of the supplementary materials they can
count on, as well as more practical concerns like the use of audio, video or
computer equipment.
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