Student Talking

These terms are commonly used in English language teaching to refer to periods during a lesson where the class is either teacher centred or student centred, as well as the relative importance of each situation. Times during the lesson where the teacher is the only person talking, such as when presenting vocabulary or grammar structures, are often referred to as ‘teacher talking time’. In contrast, sections of the lesson where the students are the ones doing the talking, such as when practising new language they have learnt in the lesson, are often referred to as ‘student talking time’. The relative importance of these two situations is a source of some debate in English language teaching, however, modern methodologies often lean towards more STT, providing this time is spent in a...  [Read more]

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Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Shawnee Kansas 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: From this section, I've learnt how to manage calsses. The teacher plays an important role in the class.And also , the teacher plays different roles in the class. In one class, we must know when to be firm and when to leave student alone. We must be very flexible according to different situation. Classroom management is a skill for the teacher to control the whole class including eye contact,gesture and the voice. We need to group or separate the students according to space available,type of chairs,age...  [Read more]

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Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Japan Toyokawa 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: I have learnt: 1) How can eye contact,gestures or the voice can be use in the classroom. 2) How teache can group students during the class.And what are the advantages and disadvantages of the various seating plans. 3) The teacher's position is very important in the classroom. I have learnt what should be teacher's position during different lesson stages. 4) How to reduce the amount of time with your back to the class( during board-work) 5)I have learnt how to keep the balance between...  [Read more]

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Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Pinion Arizona 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 helps future teachers to understand their own role in the classroom environment. The unit explains the main tools the teachers have to get their students' attention, such as the use of eye contact, gestures, and voice. It collects the advantages and disadvantages of different student groupings, and it also explains how different classroom setups create very different possibilities for activities and student monitoring. It focuses on Student Talking Time and how it could be increased, while...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Japan Koriyama 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: Some of the points I observed were: a teacher talking too much stifles student interaction. Talking too loud and too fast is off putting to students. A smile can greatly improve the students receptiveness. Start with what the students already know (eg animals) then introduce the unknown (eg modal verb). Using student's names creates a better environment for learning. The DEGO method for study worksheet activities is effective. Working in pairs generates much more student...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Avalon Delaware 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 about to manage a classroom efficiently and effectively. I learned that teachers can use different classroom arrangements and student groupings to achieve different purposes. In general, teachers should encourage more student talking time and avoid unnecessary teacher talking time. Rapport between the teacher and students is also very important. Students are more likely to contribute when the atmosphere is relaxed and they get on well with the teacher. Overall, good teachers...  [Read more]

{ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ [ ] ] } Teaching English to students who have no prior knowledge of the language involves adapting your existing teaching methods to suit the situation at hand. For all beginners, several key teaching strategies are essential: By tailoring your approach to the specific needs and backgrounds of your students, you can effectively teach English to those with no prior knowledge of the language. 1. Keep it simple: you need to remember when teaching beginners that your language level has to be at the same level at least and only slightly above theirs at most; otherwise they are not going to understand you. 3. Keep them talking: as often as possible, get those language learners talking. It's...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Kamoke Pakistan 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 on classroom management gave me some new understandings of the different aspects involved. I appreciated the comments regarding Teacher Talking Time and Student Talking Time. It is easy for me to do the majority of the talking and let the students talk only in response to an activity or lesson. The suggestions of how to establish rapport and class spirit will be important to remember. A lot of the suggestions require thoughtful consideration of the class members.Receptive skills are...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Russia Yaroslavl 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 covers classroom management. It covers aspects of the teacher's eye contact, gesture, and voice; explaining how each can be used in the class. It also covers using student names, grouping students, arranging the classroom, writing on the board, giving individual attention, teacher talking time versus student talking time, giving instruction, establishing rapport, and maintaining discipline. Having been a teacher for the past ten years, much of this was a no-brainer. Having not...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs United States Overland 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: classroom management is a very important topic that help us to have a good classroom organization, techniques such as eye contact, gestures, voice nevel allow us to give the students confidence to keep learning the language, grouping student and classroom arrangments are very important according to the activities requirements is very important to allow the students working better, writting on the board, giving individual attention, teacher talking time and student talking time, giving...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Peru talara 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: summary The key objective of this unit was how to manage your class. To do this you learn how to build a rapport with your students by using gestures, your voice and learning students names. I also learnt how to group students, give instructions and arrange the classroom seating so that it compliments my lesson plan. Another element of this unit that I found useful was learning the advantages and disadvantages of TTT ( teacher talking time) and STT ( student talking time). Maintaining...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Arapahoe North Carolina 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 different aspects of managing a class and tips on how to properly do so. Eye contact, gesture, and voice are all tools to be conscious of while teaching. There are pros and cons for each way to group students for activities as well as ways to set up the classroom desks depending on the size and situation. The chapter also covered other technical aspects of the classroom such as tips for writing on the board, giving instructions, and teacher talking time versus student...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Palermo New York 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 introduces the concept of \"classroom management\" in which teachers arrange a conducive environment for students to learn English. The balance between teacher talking time and student talking time must be maintained through classroom arrangement and teachers' behaviors in class. Teachers must know when to present a new material and when students are given the chance to improve their English skills on their own through handouts or practice their speaking skills through in-class activities. ...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Brilliant Alabama 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 provides a basic guideline on how to best manage a class. Good management of a classroom environment depends on a lot of factors. Some of them are: (1) the teacher's mannerism: eye contact, gesture and voice, ; (2) teaching strategies: seating and grouping choices, division between Teacher Talking Time(TTT) and Student Talking Time (STT); and (3) a balanced combination of good rapport and positive discipline. There is no definite method to manage a classroom. Each teacher, depending on...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Japan Soka 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 admonishes on classroom management.It provides detailed guides on how to keep our students focused ,attentive, and happy while learning in the classrom.This unit explains that,teachers should be able to inspire confidence in their students and avoid a domineering attitude.Teachers should be able to have a class orginized in a friendly,relaxed and deciplined manner.This unit goes further to expantiate on points such as eye contact, being an esssential tool in establishing good...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Junius New York 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 was focused on how to manage a class, including what body language to use, how to arrange a classroom, and how to change the dynamic of a classroom with different groupings. This will be a more difficult unit to apply, as students will have different personalities which will mean you can have a different experience with every student depending on how they behave. I thought that question 16 was hard to answer, because asking follow up questions will encourage student talking but only if there...  [Read more]