What Makes a Good English Teacher

What Makes a Good English Teacher

Patience:A
Students do not want to feel stupid if they do not understand the meaning immediately. Teachers should be willing to explain us many times as required
Sincerity:A
Students want the teacher to show real interest in their needs
Organization:A
Students expect the teacher to have a well planned lesson and have a sense of purpose of the whole course
Punctuality:A
Students expect the lesson to start and finish in time
Variety and balance:A
Students want a teacher who can provide a varied language diet, not too much grammar or too much grammar and not to stick to one method
Awareness of needs:A
Students expect the teacher to be aware of their difficulties and problems
Approachability:A
Students need teacher who can be like counselors. Some one they feel at ease to speak to
Professionalism:A
Students expect teachers to be professionals and committed to their progress
In control:A
Students expect teachers to have control of the lesson. Teachers must direct the lesson not the vise verse
Security:A
Students generally need and want a teacher they can rely on
Interest:A
A good teacher should be truly interested in teaching the language
Cultural awareness:A
Teacher should be aware of the culture of the students as well as the culture of the taught language
Encouragement and praise:A
A good teacher monitors and appraises the students so the learners know when they made a progress or lack it
Clarity:A
A good teacher should be clear in conveying meaning and concepts
Open-minded:A
A good teacher should be open to new ideas and new teaching methods