What are the potential problems with teacher talk? 

What will most likely happen to your students when you talk too much? 

Why is Student Talk Time important? 

Why may new teachers have a tendency to talk too much? 

What does TTT stand for?

What are two examples mentioned of too much TT? 

What is the best way to give instructions? 

Effect of excessive talking on students: Students are likely to tune out, lose focus, or become disruptive if the teacher dominates the conversation.

Importance of Student Talk Time: It allows students to actively practice speaking and engage in language learning, which is critical for their development.

Why new teachers talk too much: Due to nervousness, new teachers may feel the need to fill silences or over-explain concepts.

TTT: Teacher Talk(ing) Time or Too much Teacher Talk, referring to when a teacher dominates class time with their own speech.

Examples of too much TT: Over-explaining by filling silences or constantly making unnecessary comments.

Best way to give instructions: Keep them short and simple, and use demonstrations to ensure students understand without over-explaining.

Joy: The potential problems with teacher talk lies in both its quantity and level.

What will most likely happen to your students when you talk too much? 

• Student may fall asleep if the teacher talks for too long.

Why is Student Talk Time important? 

• Student talk is important because it promotes active learning and deeper understanding through engagement.

Why may new teachers have a tendency to talk too much? 

• Teachers may have a tendency to talk too much because they often feel the need to cover all the material thoroughly.

What does TTT stand for?

• Teachers Talk Time

What are two examples mentioned of too much TT? 

• Misconception that TTT is a good way of practicing student's listening skills;

• and giving students a long way of instructions.

What is the best way to give instructions?

• Make it simple and clear 

• Demonstrate it