Introduction Over the duration of this TEFL certificate course in Guadalajara with ITTO, I have accrued a considerable bank of knowledge and skills to assist me in my transition into the professional domain of EFL teaching. Through this training, I have greatly developed in confidence, and I believe that I am now well equipped to develop a successful career as an EFL teacher. In this essay, I will elaborate on the lessons that I have learned during this course.
What is a good teacher? I believe that the answer to the question of what makes a good teacher can be distilled into a single word: passion. The best teachers are people who love teaching, are passionate about the subject they teach, and relish the challenge of helping their students …show more content…
This approach is designed upon the theory that by creating a supportive classroom environment through the use of peer interaction and positive reinforcement, the students will be more comfortable to take risks, thereby giving them the confidence to make mistakes during the process of creating usable language in their minds.(3)(4) The Affective Humanistic Approach highly emphasizes meaningful communication with less focus on microteaching, and is considered a favourable approach based on the assertion that the intent of language is to provide a system of communication.(5) With this approach, the teacher assumes the role of a nurturer and facilitator, rather than that of an authoritarian …show more content…
One of the principal benefits of the Affective Humanistic Approach is that teachers are able to develop sympathetic relationships with their students, thereby attenuating any potential for students to harbour resentment or other negative emotions toward their teacher. As Stephen Krashen asserts in The Input Hypothesis, “Successful L2 acquisition depends on learners feelings. Negative ones act as filters. Their presence hinders L2 learning.”(6) It is my intention to develop a relationship with my students in which I am seen as a respected friend, rather than an authoritarian or an evaluator. By developing a strong rapport with my students and a classroom atmosphere that students are excited to be a part of, I am less likely to encounter discipline issues, and more likely to encounter willing compliance when I make a request of a
What is a good teacher? I believe that the answer to the question of what makes a good teacher can be distilled into a single word: passion. The best teachers are people who love teaching, are passionate about the subject they teach, and relish the challenge of helping their students …show more content…
This approach is designed upon the theory that by creating a supportive classroom environment through the use of peer interaction and positive reinforcement, the students will be more comfortable to take risks, thereby giving them the confidence to make mistakes during the process of creating usable language in their minds.(3)(4) The Affective Humanistic Approach highly emphasizes meaningful communication with less focus on microteaching, and is considered a favourable approach based on the assertion that the intent of language is to provide a system of communication.(5) With this approach, the teacher assumes the role of a nurturer and facilitator, rather than that of an authoritarian …show more content…
One of the principal benefits of the Affective Humanistic Approach is that teachers are able to develop sympathetic relationships with their students, thereby attenuating any potential for students to harbour resentment or other negative emotions toward their teacher. As Stephen Krashen asserts in The Input Hypothesis, “Successful L2 acquisition depends on learners feelings. Negative ones act as filters. Their presence hinders L2 learning.”(6) It is my intention to develop a relationship with my students in which I am seen as a respected friend, rather than an authoritarian or an evaluator. By developing a strong rapport with my students and a classroom atmosphere that students are excited to be a part of, I am less likely to encounter discipline issues, and more likely to encounter willing compliance when I make a request of a