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Tip 6

erickfreeze — 2024-10-14 16:41:09 UTC

What we say, how we say it and what we do make our teacher roles clear to learners. When planning lessons, it is useful to first identify the roles we are going to take on during the lesson and then to think about what we are going to say and do to convey that role clearly to the learners.

Tip 5

erickfreeze — 2024-10-14 16:42:52 UTC

It takes practice and experience to know which teacher roles are appropriate with which classes and for which activities. Less experienced teachers may feel comfortable using a limited number of roles at first and then gradually extending their range.

Tip 4

erickfreeze — 2024-10-14 16:43:37 UTC

Some problems with classroom discipline, classroom management and facilitating learning are a result of teachers not adopting appropriate teacher roles.

Tip 3

erickfreeze — 2024-10-14 16:44:27 UTC

Learners take time to get used to the teacher working in different roles. For example, learners who are more familiar with a teacher in the role of manager might be confused by a teacher who takes on the role of facilitator. It is useful to provide some learner training and to introduce the new roles slowly so that learners get used to new ways of working.

Tip 2

erickfreeze — 2024-10-14 16:45:36 UTC

It is important to be flexible in teacher roles. Sometimes roles need to be changed because of circumstances in the lesson. For example, when we are monitoring a task and realise that learners have not understood the key language, we take on the role of language resource to clarify the language point so that learners can continue with the task.

Tip 1

erickfreeze — 2024-10-14 16:46:17 UTC

It is sometimes necessary to take on roles we do not always feel comfortable with. When learners do not complete homework tasks, for example, teachers have to be firmer in managing the learners than they usually are. The ability to take on appropriate roles in class is important for establishing class rapport and maintaining a positive and effective learning environment in the classroom.