The English Teacher

The analysis of the teachers’ observations uncovered similarities and discrepancies among teachers regarding the functions of CS instances. According to Ferguson (2009), the functions of teachers’ CS can be grouped into three broad categories, namely: (1) CS for curriculum access, (2) CS for classroom management and (3) CS for interpersonal relations. Ferguson agrees that CS can be a successful strategy for building and communicating knowledge while delivering the content of the lesson,…

public schools have become much more diverse, making it much more important for teachers to get to know their students. As a teacher, it is important to be aware of what the students need to be taught and what they already know. Some schools require their teachers to participate in Structured English Immersion (SEI) awareness training, workshops, and courses. These workshops and courses would be more helpful to music teachers if they were not taught by those with very little to no music class…

English Education English Education is an occupation that is a vital role in shaping tomorrow’s leaders. Passing on knowledge and skills that are necessary for individuals to become productive, thoughtful and reasonable citizens of society. Teachers employ practices that develop positive self - concept in students. Part of the care that is provided by English teachers is being well-grounded in classroom management and school procedures. In addition to teaching creative subjects like poetry and…

included to remind teachers to stay on track. Even with a well-planned lesson there is no guarantee that the lesson will meet the objective the teacher set out to accomplish. Many factors could cause the lesson to derail resulting in either wasted time or not enough time to complete the task. Teachers must monitor the discussion, delivery, and distractions that could occur during instruction. Research states that allowing a lesson to go with the flow is not helpful for English learners.…

the things I loathe the most. I have been told numerous times by teachers, parents, and former classmates that writing is used in every subject, and also plays a key role in succeeding in college. I want to be able to learn how to write and express myself in a well-written essay that does not require to be rewritten or change due to diction, clarity, syntax, etc. countless times. Throughout high school, I never had an English teacher that has impacted me tremendously in writing nor have I…

administration team of schools. To help bridge that gap, students should have a safe place to practice their first learned language in some way in the classroom. Irizarry brings up that teachers are in charge of the rules in the classroom but sometimes the principal might put in place the “only English” rule, making the teacher look like the bad guy. In this case…

teaching, one is able to show a new generation that window. Unfortunately, not everything could be taught in a school but it should be attempted, nonetheless. As a teacher, I plan to show my students that wonder of education that I felt while I was in school. Because my teaching field will be secondary English, I plan teaching English and also how it interconnect with everything else, not only in school but in my students’ daily lives. I want my students to be inspired to learn then understand…

It would be so nice if each teacher was given a magical wand on their college graduation day. It would have lights and bright sparkles on it and include a tag that said, “No batteries needed.” This wand would work like the wonderful world of Disney in that it would turn everyone into perfect English speaking, reading, writing, and listening students. However, if you have ever been to Disney World you would find there is no such thing as a real magical wand. It seems as though the park workers…

When thinking about English language learners, they are often all put into the same category: low test scores and low achievement. However, this stereotype is simply that, a stereotype. English language learners come from many backgrounds that contribute to their learning of English and in their everyday education. By using this information, educators can better educate students, so the students do not come to despise school and English as a language, because currently the educational system…

shaped my high school experience was shaped by my teachers and my friends. My high school experience is good so far because I made friends that are good friends to me and they help me when I need it. Elementary school was good for me because I did not know much English. All my teachers and friends helped me to speak English. When I first came in the class I know some of the words the teacher and the students were saying because I had to speak english in Australia. I know some words, I just had…