tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26551962.post115150074949258468..comments2007-12-18T22:28:11.916+09:00Comments on Nyanmage English Blogs: From Mr.M's Lecturenyanmagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12866723254548240713noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26551962.post-1152616045890643272006-07-11T20:07:00.000+09:002006-07-11T20:07:00.000+09:00Hello. I'm an ALT in Iwate prefecture. I'm glad to...Hello. I'm an ALT in Iwate prefecture. I'm glad to see the future English teachers of Japan (such as yourself) doing their best while in training.<BR/><BR/>I would like to add a little bit of what I think is important to being a good teacher.<BR/><BR/>Be prepared! Every class is precious time for the students. A teacher should have all material for class prepared well before the class. That includes flash cards, pictures, handouts, and even what to say. <BR/><BR/>Speak English! Not just during class, but outside of class. Oftentimes, students come to the teacher's room for one reason or another. It's the perfect opportunity for an English teacher to make small talk with the students. So if a student comes to get some chalk, say "Tell me what color." Such a simple sentence can lead to some interesting responses.<BR/><BR/>Controlled activities. Pair work, group work, games, songs, etc. are all fine. But the teacher must always retain control of the class. And always keep the focus on learning English. If the teacher can see that the students remain focused on learning English during the activity, then it should be okay.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for your time.Steve Janghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08778650311391991174noreply@blogger.com