Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Quickwrites p.7

Some important facets of an English teacher's role:

  • bringing literature and language alive for our students - engagement & enjoyment
  • critical thinking skills
  • developing literacy skills - writing, reading, oral, visual
  • making English relevant to the students - transfer of knowledge to their daily lives
  • assessment
Qualities and abilities that are strengths:
  • experience as teacher (working 20 years), i love working with students of all ages
  • my experience as teacher librarian - strong background in literature already there
  • prior knowledge of language acquisition/nature of language as part of my TESOL course 
  • critical thinking
  • love reading!
  • always keen to learn new skills especially ICT
Knowledge & skills to learn:
  • greater depth & understanding of English at higher level (my background is Primary)
  • knowledge of NSW English syllabus/curriculum
  • creating, teaching & assessing

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