The qualities of a good Foreign Language teacherCostas N.Kalaitzidis
E.F.L. Adviser (Ret.)
Á. Background Knowledge
- is aware of target language and culture
- is aware of teaching methodology
- knows social and cultural background of the learners
- is aware of the educational system and the philosophy of education
- is aware of psychology of learning and language learning and how to motivate learners
B. Professional Skills
- has command of the target language
- can modify the language to match learner needs and competence
- is aware of teaching techniques: how to set objectives, how to involve pupils in activities, how to evaluate
- knows how to elicit and accept learner contributions
- knows how to give feedback
- has classroom management skills
- has organizational skills
- can cope with parallel focussing: language teaching/ group management
- can adopt appropriate roles at appropriate times
- is aware of syllabus design
C. Personal Qualities
- is patient and kind
- is flexible and resourceful
- is tolerant and open-minded
- has good sense of humour
- is enthusiastic and enjoys teaching
- is honest
- is imaginative and creative
- is efficient
- is self-disciplined
- is able to assume authority when required
- is helpful
- is humble and modes
CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS
Bridges is a magazine published by the Teachers of English Union of Thrace. We are looking for contributions in the following areas: Articles on Applied Linguistics and ELT Methodology, Teachers’ Resources, Teaching Ideas, Comments on Education, School News. Contributors are requested to state full name and address (including telephone number), and a brief biographical note. Contributions should be typed (if possible). Please do not forget to mention your sources and references. Contributions which are accepted for publication in the Bridges do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the editors. All teachers wishing to contribute to Bridges may send their articles or ideas to the following address: N.Kokkas, A.Demetriou 69, 67100, Xanthi (E-mail: nikok@otenet.gr) or call any of the co-editors: Nicholas Kokkas (0541-28081), Maria Plytaria (0531-20667), Elena Tatsiou (0541-76588), Rania Chatzitoulousi(0541-65182).