I realize this is a rather vague question, so I'll try to explain: I teach English to mainly adult students, one to one lessons. They are all non-native speakers of varying levels and abilities. I want to be able to teach, one-to-one, to all levels and abilities. I try a lot of eliciting answers rather than giving, conversation practice, native culture and natural speaking methods. Anyone have any other ideas?
2006-12-29 15:35:07 · 6 answers · asked by JudasHero 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
Take them out to experience life. Take them grocery shopping or to a restaurant, to order a meal, or ask a question. (How more natural can you get?) Teach them, like we teach our children through real life experiences.
2006-12-30 02:53:02 · answer #1 · answered by Mckayla M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try some teacher research--do something and actually see if it works. You will become a better teaching by looking at your data (test scores, student satisfaction, etc.) and seeing whether your methods are working. Always keep looking to improve, and you will continue to get better. Just remember there is no perfect teacher. (And you sound like you are doing a fabulous job! Good luck!)
2006-12-30 00:19:47 · answer #2 · answered by Amber E 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found using audio, video and written material to be a good way to teach. I would build off of material that I thought would be interesting for the student. The BBC www.bbc.co.uk has excellent on-line resources for English learners and teachers.
Also, I found the British teacher website called http://www.teachers.tv/node
to be a cool site for getting fresh teaching ideas.
I created an esl product on my city. It has a few of my ideas for a good lesson that you could use...see the sample in the link bellow.
http://www.citytalks.ca/for_esl.htm
A good teacher does a lifetime of learning.
Good luck.
2006-12-30 01:53:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the teachers I felt did the best were the ones who were creative and excited about what they were teaching ... since I never learned a second language I can't tell you the how to but I think you are the one who can make them want to know more by your attitude.
2006-12-29 23:47:22 · answer #4 · answered by Chele 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was going to say something really sarcastic like "If those that can, do; And those that can't, teach; then make sure you can't do anything". But then I read the rest of your question, and you seem genuine so I won't say that. It sounds like you're trying all the possibilities, I wish I'd had you as a teacher. Sorry I can't be more help, but I love it when someone comes along who actually wants to give.
2006-12-29 23:53:14 · answer #5 · answered by Dr Know It All 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
How one becomes a good teacher: a lot of trial and error, time/experience, and love.
2006-12-30 02:47:18 · answer #6 · answered by Sue A 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋