Student Interest Survey

Questions to ask when your classroom is feeling lifeless Written by Tara Benwell for EnglishClub.com

The Importance of Good Teacher-Student Relations

One of the main factors in achieving student satisfaction and getting the most out of your lessons is positive teacher-student relations. Written by Sarah Mielnik for EnglishClub.com While experience and qualifications are essential for successful EFL teaching, one of the main factors in achieving student satisfaction and getting the most out of your lessons is positive teacher-student relations. For students learning a new language, the prospect of facing a classfull of people (or even engaging in lessons on a one-to-one basis) can be daunting to say the least. Students may feel that they are being ‘judged’ by other class members, or feel less confident in their language abilities. Students often rate good relations with their teachers as being of paramount importance. As the teacher, it is your role to ensure that students feel at ease within the classroom from the offset, so they are able to relax, open up and use the language they have learnt effectively in a “no-pressure” environment. Things to consider when building up good relations with your students: To read further, link

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Teacher Taboos.

As a teacher of ESL there is a fine balance between being yourself and showing respect. If your students are learning English in your country, you want to share as much as you can about your own customs and lifestyle, while giving each of your students the opportunity and freedom to share theirs. If you are teaching English in a foreign country, you should take active steps to learn as much about the culture and customs of its people. This includes finding out about the taboo topics and actions that could embarrass, confuse or upset a student.

Remember, that what is considered appropriate conduct or conversational material in your country may be considered rude, insulting or even bad luck in another. You may also find that younger generations are more accepting of and accustomed to American or European topics and gestures, while older students still consider some things taboo...
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Here you can also read about topics and behaviour to avoid on lessons in different countries and about some helpful notes for travelling teachers.

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