Self-confidence, teaching ability and ATTITUDE Finally, teacher development has much to do with developing and sustaining a
positive attitude towards the activity of teaching and oneself as a teacher. Teachers
must plan their lessons regularly, aim at being better informed about their
profession, obtain a teaching certificate, diploma or degree, and respect
themselves, their colleagues and their students.
In addition, teachers should try not to allow personal problems to affect their
teaching or feel discouraged when facing new challenges which at first may seem
insurmountable. They should enjoy themselves when teaching, treat themselves to
something nice when they achieve their aims, and take a well-deserved rest when
they have the opportunity to do so.
Practical Task 1 (2 hours) Theme: The Teaching Process
Aim: To become aware of the main components of the process of teaching a
foreign language: presentation-practice-production-testing.
Equipment: white interactive board/computer, projector, speakers
Content and tasks: 1. Reading about presenting new phonetic material, grammar and vocabulary.
2. Reading about the functions of practice and its effective techniques leading
to production.
3. Reading about testing.
4. Making-up presentations in groups.
Procedure: Stage 1 (Theoretical). Assignments for discussions (70 min):
1. Discuss in small groups the necessity for presentation. Define the features of
an effective presentation, effective explanations and instructions.
2. Discuss in small groups the function of practice. Give characteristics of a
good practice activity. Sequencing practice activities.
3. What are tests for?
Stage 2 (Practical). Group Presentations of the tables. Discussion and Feedback.
In small groups prepare a presentation of practice activities, a test (30 min).
