Building Rapport With Students

  There are some other classroom management issues that we need to consider and they may include issues such as writing on the board, giving students individual attention, the use of teacher talk time, the way in which we should give instructions to our students, the building and maintaining of rapport with our students, and finally the one that perhaps most new teachers particularly spend a lot of time worrying and thinking about, is the issue of classroom discipline. So what we'd like to do is to take each of these in turn and look at some of the major issues surrounding these classroom management issues. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification China Putian and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: Building a good learning environment works in conjunction of how one arranges the seating, creating student groups and build rapport with the students. There are many different ways to control the classroom, such as using eye contact, your voice or overall presence when either standing or sitting down. Being able to control your presence during key moments of learning can also aid in the student's group and can be done by varying from being dominant during the instructional (studying) phase...  [Read more]

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Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Pakistan Pakpattan and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: Knowing how to manage a classroom, and knowing alternative ways to work out solutions to problems with building rapport, is extremely useful. Breaking down the pros and cons of each kind of grouping and seating, and why using a varied mix of all of them helps keep the class interesting and the students engaged. I especially liked the section on the importance of STT and how to encourage it, versus TTT and how to avoid it unless it's absolutely necessary. One of the biggest problems in an ESL...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Belford Roxo Brazil and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: The future tenses give the student the tools necessary to continue their expression of the English language and expand the horizon of events. Starting with the \"Future Simple\" e.g. - I will eat. and ending with the \"Present Continuous\" e.g. - I am leaving. Though there are seven different forms to express the future the concepts are simple and logical. With practice the recognition of these future tenses will become an easy task.This unit was titled \"troubleshooting\" and was...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Gilbert Minnesota and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: This unit teaches some good ideas for conducting the first lesson. The teacher should build a rapport with and between the students to begin with. Introducing games can be used to find out individual student's interests and needs with English. The teacher should also get involved in the games, so the students can learn about their teacher. After building a rapport, teachers can use 'warmer' exercises, such as hangman or tongue twisters. This unit also teaches ideas to deal with large classes, and...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs United Kingdom Northampton and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: Unit 5 focused on classroom management as a means to building and maintaining a positive learning environment where all students are valued and can succeed. Many aspects of managing the classroom to create this environment were discussed. There are proactive steps a teacher can take to help create a classroom culture where students excel because they feel safe and respected. These steps include being punctual and prepared with interesting and well planned lessons, as well as making sure...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Ibirite Brazil and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: This was a interesting, but rather short, unit. However, it provided me again with a lot of insight about how to start with teaching new students (a new class) English. In my opinion it was interesting to see that you shouldn't use the course book in the first lesson, but rather focus on relationship-building. Furthermore, this unite was interesting, due to the several suggestions about how to deal with reluctant and bored students.I think this class is particularly interesting because I...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Niantic Indiana and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: First lessons the teacher should never start teaching from the book. At first class should all be about building rapport, finding out about students? needs, and finding out about the English level of each student in the class. Teaching existing groups is great because the students already know each other and are more comfortable with one another. For new groups the teacher must establish rapport between the students. Questionnaires and pass the ball are a few ways to build student rapport. Class...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Coppell Texas and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: In this unit, the topic of troubleshooting problems for first-time teachers/classes was covered. Problems such as building rapport among the class and how EFL works was something I felt was necessary for me, a I have never taught EFL. Moreover, the degree of rapport an existing group may have also plays a big part in how any teach will structure future lessons and build a rapport with students. As this unit dealt with troubleshooting, I felt the recap on taking on large classes, and structuring...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Maracaibo Venezuela and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: Grammar is never enough. And you always need to repeat it for us foreigners. Modal verbs are very important, for general communication. Although you need to use a lot of examples and free conversations in class while teaching modals. Passive voice is separate capitol for students... Only the smartest ones could understand it well and use it in speaking with other students. First to teach is basic frame, and then doing exercises is followed.This chapter is the first one that seems to really...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Ukraine Makiivka and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: Building a positive rapport with the class is a major factor in creating interest, holding attention, building confidence within the group and maintaining discipline. Students are more likely to respond in a positive way when they are comfortable with those around them, including the teacher. Students will be more likely to interact and take part in class activities. A teacher that shows the same amount of respect for others gains respect for herself. The teacher must lead by positive example...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Shabbona Indiana and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: This unit discussed how to set up a classroom and the position a teacher should take when giving a lesson. It also discussed how to build rapport and discipline in the classroom. I learned that the positioning of desks and students could interfere with the learning process. A horseshoe or circle classroom is more intimate and will make students feel more at ease. It is easier to get the attention of the whole class if they are not partnered near another student who could distract the or he or she...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Russia Smolensk and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: In this section I learned about Classroom Mgmt and its aspects: the use of voice, gestures, setting up the physical space, grouping students, pair work, building rapport with students, and discipline. I liked the actionable behaviour tips such as saying a students name only at the end of a question, or knowing some personal information with students, or using eye contact to build rapport, or gestures to reduce TTT, or using simple and consistent language as well as asking students to explain...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Long Pine Nebraska and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: This section was about Classroom Management. Mostly how your actions can effect the students. Simple acts like standing while teaching have a large impact on the atmosphere of the classroom. As a native speakers, we tend to over complicate instructions because we want everything to be completely understood. For learners however it is much better to use simple language so that the exercise is understood. Maintaining discipline can be very difficult when your natural style doesn't connect with a...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Sidney Arkansas and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: It is important to provide opportunities for me to get to know my students and for them to build a rapport with each other. This is especially vital at the beginning of a course. Building rapport can best be done through ice breakers, and pair/small group work. When planning each lesson I must consider the seating arrangement and make sure that my activities can be carried out easily within the space available. It is important for students to be given ample time to practice speaking with each other. A...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Waitsburg Washington and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: In this unit, I learned how to manage classes calmly and professionally. I learned that the grouping of the students and the seating plan can have an effect on the class, and should be determined by factors such as space, number of students, etc. I learned that it is important to build rapport between myself and my students.By building a good rapport, I create a relaxed and friendly environment for my students to learn in. I learned ways in which to prevent bad behaviour, and how to deal with it...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Tauranga New Zealand and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: Issues will always arise in the classroom, but teachers have to be creative in how these issues are dealt with. This lesson emphasizes the importance of building rapport with students as a teacher and also amongst student in the classroom. This helps to set the tone of how the lesson experience will be for the students.The more comfortable students are the teacher will better be able to teach the lesson. Various activities such games and surveys may be used for building rapport.that was all...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Hechuan and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: J.D. - China said: This unit circulated around how to properly manage the classroom. The first piece of information I found useful was the explanation of student talk time and teacher talk time. This section helped clarify instances when a teacher will most likely be talking and when they shouldn?t. For example when a teacher is presenting a lesson or giving out instructions most of the talking should be done by the teacher. More importantly this section provided input on how to avoid speaking too much, such as...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Gaoan and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: M.K. - Bolivia said: This unit stresses the importance of creating a positive rapport with students and managing the classroom. Building rapport with students is essential to creating a positive learning environment. Some of the ways to build rapport with students is to: demonstrate a positive attitude toward teaching and the subject matter, show personal interest in your students, chose materials and activities involving more student talk time, and make sure students know each other's name and a little bit about...  [Read more]