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Qualities of Good Teachers and Learners

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Full title of this #ELTchat on 18/04/2012 at 12 P.M. BST was 

 

What qualities make excellent teachers, students? Can you recognise a bad teacher after first five minutes spend with him/her? How do you find your way to your new students, especially if they are not too open to you?

 

 

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date

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TyKendall

4/18/2012

1:58 PM

For the next hour my tweets will be dedicated to #ELTchat........

Shaunwilden

4/18/2012

2:01 PM

The whole of the topic is quite long you might want to check the blog  #eltchat

AlexandraKouk

4/18/2012

2:01 PM

RT @TyKendall: For the next hour my tweets will be dedicated to #ELTchat........

esolcourses

4/18/2012

2:01 PM

RT @Marisa_C: RT @TyKendall: For the next hour my tweets will be dedicated to #ELTchat........

Marisa_C

4/18/2012

2:01 PM

RT @TyKendall: For the next hour my tweets will be dedicated to #ELTchat........

rliberni

4/18/2012

2:02 PM

RT @esolcourses: RT @Marisa_C: RT @TyKendall: For the next hour my tweets will be dedicated to #ELTchat........

BobK99

4/18/2012

2:02 PM

For the next 59 mins my tweets will be dedicated to #ELTchat........

TyKendall

4/18/2012

2:02 PM

#ELTchat there are a few elements to it, where do we start?

bealer81

4/18/2012

2:03 PM

Passion. #eltchat

Marisa_C

4/18/2012

2:04 PM

having a wee bit of trouble with tweetdeck #eltchat

AlexandraKouk

4/18/2012

2:04 PM

#eltchat also part of the topic: How do you find your way to your new students, especially if they are not too open to you?

AlexandraKouk

4/18/2012

2:04 PM

#eltchat also part of the topic: Can you recognise a bad teacher after first five minutes spend with him/her?

teflerinha

4/18/2012

2:04 PM

RT@antoniaclare: HELPpls. wht duz 'being creative' mean 2 U? Pls post ideas+RT http://t.co/35tWtlrj #eltchat #iatefl #elt #tesol #creativity

AlexandraKouk

4/18/2012

2:05 PM

#eltchat another P: perseverance

Marisa_C

4/18/2012

2:05 PM

Quite a long question actually #eltchat

BobK99

4/18/2012

2:05 PM

RT @Shaunwilden: ... you might want to check the blog  #eltchat > Big site to investigate while tweeting. URI? (page-specific)

teflerinha

4/18/2012

2:05 PM

@AlexandraKouk  Yes, sometimes - more about what they say about teaching than what you can observe in 5 mins though #eltchat

esolcourses

4/18/2012

2:06 PM

What makes a good teacher? a few suggestions: passion, enthusiasm, being inclusive, involving students in the learning process #ELTChat

Shaunwilden

4/18/2012

2:06 PM

If you are having trouble with tweetdeck you could follow the chat online using http://t.co/eNvGZrGY #eltchat

TyKendall

4/18/2012

2:06 PM

#ELTchat shall we start off by debunking the idea that you can reach any conclusion in 5 minutes?

bealer81

4/18/2012

2:07 PM

Tolerance #eltchat

Shaunwilden

4/18/2012

2:07 PM

@bealer81 @TyKendall  conclusions no but you can form opinions ;-) #eltchat

AlexandraKouk

4/18/2012

2:07 PM

@TyKendall #eltchat Absolutely!

teflerinha

4/18/2012

2:07 PM

RT @esolcourses: a gd teacher? passion, enthusiasm, being inclusive, involving students in the learning process #ELTChat Yes + empathy?

BobK99

4/18/2012

2:07 PM

#ELTchat Not P: like the Elephant's Child, 'satiable curtiosity. Both T and S

bealer81

4/18/2012

2:07 PM

RT @TyKendall: #ELTchat shall we start off by debunking the idea that you can reach any conclusion in 5 minutes?

Shaunwilden

4/18/2012

2:08 PM

Lots of adjective being floated around are trying to get one for every letter? #eltchat

rliberni

4/18/2012

2:08 PM

RT @Shaunwilden: If you are new to #eltchat today and need help or advice please ask me or @Marisa_C or me @rliberni

louisealix68

4/18/2012

2:08 PM

curious and critical #eltchat

Shaunwilden

4/18/2012

2:08 PM

If you are new to #eltchat today and need help or advice please ask me or @Marisa_C

TyKendall

4/18/2012

2:09 PM

#ELTchat we all hate our students sometimes if we're honest, I'm confused, are we talking about observing a teacher teach or just in gen

teflerinha

4/18/2012

2:09 PM

RT @Shaunwilden: Lots of adjective being floated around are trying to get one for every letter? #eltchat :D

tesPrimary

4/18/2012

2:09 PM

@Shaunwilden @Marisa_C Sorry to be a pain - what exactly is the #eltchat topic today?

BobK99

4/18/2012

2:09 PM

RT @bealer81: Tolerance #eltchat > Especially with Xavier (Long story...)

teflerinha

4/18/2012

2:09 PM

#eltchat Sometimes U hear teachers say things which make U wonder in 5 mins- e.g. that they h8 their ss, that they find teaching boring..

louisealix68

4/18/2012

2:09 PM

@Shaunwilden would be a fun challenge!  #eltchat

hartle

4/18/2012

2:09 PM

#eltchat  pateince, knowing how to listen without being judgmental, know how and for languages: language awareness, creativity and passion

Shaunwilden

4/18/2012

2:10 PM

RT @Marie_Sanako: If you don't like people, then you won't make a good teacher. Sense of humour help massively, too! #eltchat

Marie_Sanako

4/18/2012

2:10 PM

If you don't like people, then you won't make a good teacher. Sense of humour help massively, too! #eltchat

hartle

4/18/2012

2:10 PM

RT @ShellTerrell: HI the rest of my tweets are dedicated to #ELTChat Topic: What qualities make excellent teachers, students?

ElkySmith

4/18/2012

2:10 PM

#eltchat Ss highly value Ts who recognise that they are individuals and can adapt + respond to that in the classroom. #qldelt

louisealix68

4/18/2012

2:10 PM

will be ducking out in about 20" to go observe student teacher ;) #eltchat

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:10 PM

HI the rest of my tweets are dedicated to #ELTChat Topic: What qualities make excellent teachers, students?

tesPrimary

4/18/2012

2:11 PM

@Shaunwilden Ok, a good teacher helps their pupils fly, and bring an enjoyment to learning #eltchat

vmorgana

4/18/2012

2:11 PM

RT@vmorgana: Does anyone know/has ever used DynEd in schools? Wondering if it's so effective as they say. Please RT.thanks #ELTchat #elt

AlexandraKouk

4/18/2012

2:11 PM

RT @Marie_Sanako: If you dont like people, then you wont make a good teacher. Sense of humour help massively, too! #eltchat

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:11 PM

Agree! RT @hartle: #eltchat students like to feel you care abt them

hartle

4/18/2012

2:11 PM

#eltchat students like to feel you care abt them

louisealix68

4/18/2012

2:11 PM

excellent interpersonal and organisational skills needed (plus good knowledge of subject mater) #eltchat

esolcourses

4/18/2012

2:11 PM

@teflerinha yes - definitely. Empathy has to be there in the mix #ELTChat

hartle

4/18/2012

2:11 PM

RT @Marie_Sanako: If you don't like people, then you won't make a good teacher. Sense of humour help massively, too! #eltchat

hartle

4/18/2012

2:11 PM

#eltchat can only stay abt 30 minutes today

lu_bodeman

4/18/2012

2:12 PM

RT @ShellTerrell: One quality that makes both teachers & students excellent is the openness & curiosity to be continuous learners #ELTChat

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:12 PM

RT @rliberni: and the resolve to make sure your learners can be the best they can be #eltchat

AlexandraKouk

4/18/2012

2:12 PM

RT @pennyhands: Can people think of occasions when they have concluded that they haven't been a good teacher? #ELTChat

JosetteLB

4/18/2012

2:12 PM

RT @esolcourses: @teflerinha yes - definitely. Empathy has to be there in the mix #ELTChat

rliberni

4/18/2012

2:12 PM

and the resolve to make sure your learners can be the best they can be #eltchat

michaelegriffin

4/18/2012

2:12 PM

Big assumption 2) we can actually see it clearly (not just basing the decision on those who hold similar beliefs to us) #eltchat

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:12 PM

One quality that makes both teachers & students excellent is the openness & curiosity to be continuous learners #ELTChat

rliberni

4/18/2012

2:12 PM

@esolcourses  I think empathy has to be one of the most important things also patience  #eltchat

Marisa_C

4/18/2012

2:12 PM

RT @TyKendall: #ELTchat we all have "bad lessons" when we think to ourselves we weren't on our game,> very true

teflerinha

4/18/2012

2:12 PM

@pennyhands  Oh God, yes! Teaching is mostly wonderful, but when it goes wrong I want the earth to swallow me up #eltchat

hartle

4/18/2012

2:12 PM

RT @pennyhands: ... when they have concluded that they haven't been a good teacher? #ELTChat yes, when I get flustered :-((

TyKendall

4/18/2012

2:12 PM

#ELTchat we all have "bad lessons" when we think to ourselves we weren't on our game,

Shaunwilden

4/18/2012

2:12 PM

@louisealix68 Yes good organizational and admin skills are def a must #eltchat

AudreyMisiano

4/18/2012

2:12 PM

RT @ShellTerrell: Agree! RT @hartle: #eltchat students like to feel you care abt them

Marie_Sanako

4/18/2012

2:13 PM

@pennyhands If I've had a bad lesson, it's usually because I haven't planned it properly. No excuses :-) #eltchat

antoniaclare

4/18/2012

2:13 PM

..being creative, willing to try out new ideas #eltchat (got #creativity on the brain today)

Marisa_C

4/18/2012

2:13 PM

@tesPrimary good Ts and Ss how to recognise #eltchat

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:13 PM

Gr8 question! RT @pennyhands: Can people think of occasions when they have concluded that they haven't been a good teacher? #ELTChat

hartle

4/18/2012

2:13 PM

#eltchat another question is what is a gd lesson? Often wht U thnk was god may not be sht stds thnk is good! Feedback systems really  gd

louisealix68

4/18/2012

2:13 PM

Also important to admit when wrong or not know sth #eltchat

teflerinha

4/18/2012

2:13 PM

@michaelegriffin  Totally agree that being a good teacher is  (to an extent) in the eye of the beholder #eltchat

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:13 PM

Agree! RT @ElkySmith: #eltchat Ss highly value Ts who recognise that they are individuals & can adapt + respond to that in the classrm.

Marisa_C

4/18/2012

2:13 PM

@TyKendall but a good teacher has the ability to reflect and develop from thrinking through their own practice #ELTchat - so a reflective T

mikesansone

4/18/2012

2:13 PM

RT @ShellTerrell: One quality that makes both teachers & students excellent is the openness & curiosity to be continuous learners #ELTChat

AmpaIesIsabel

4/18/2012

2:13 PM

RT @ShellTerrell: Agree! RT @hartle: #eltchat students like to feel you care abt them

JosetteLB

4/18/2012

2:13 PM

RT @rliberni: @esolcourses  I think empathy has to be one of the most important things also patience  #eltchat

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:14 PM

@pennyhands A time I was really stressed & one S said you don't smile so much anymore. I changed my attitude after that. #Eltchat

Marie_Sanako

4/18/2012

2:14 PM

RT @ShellTerrell: Agree! RT @ElkySmith: #eltchat Ss highly value Ts who recognise that they are individuals & can adapt + respond to that in the classrm.

TyKendall

4/18/2012

2:14 PM

#ELTchat sometimes a bad lesson is merely because something you may have spent hours planning went down like a lead balloon

louisealix68

4/18/2012

2:14 PM

have found un-planned lessons can actually go better than planned ones #eltchat

Marisa_C

4/18/2012

2:14 PM

@Marie_Sanako  #eltchat Your 'no excuses" statemet says a lot about you :-)

esolcourses

4/18/2012

2:14 PM

RT @rliberni: @esolcourses  I think empathy has to be one of the most important things also patience  #eltchat ] yes - agree with that, also

nataneva

4/18/2012

2:14 PM

@ShellTerrell Can't agree more #ELTChat

bealer81

4/18/2012

2:14 PM

@pennyhands yes. My first year teaching. It was more about getting through the day and surviving than what was being taught #eltchat

esolcourses

4/18/2012

2:14 PM

@teflerinha @AlexandraKouk  agree bad teachers aren't hard to spot, tho' important to differentiate between attitude & inexperience #ELTChat

evaguti

4/18/2012

2:14 PM

RT @teflerinha: RT@antoniaclare: HELPpls. wht duz 'being creative' mean 2 U? Pls post ideas+RT http://t.co/35tWtlrj #eltchat #iatefl #elt #tesol #creativity

rliberni

4/18/2012

2:15 PM

RT @bealer81: RT @TyKendall: #ELTchat sometimes a bad lesson is merely because something you may have spent hours planning went down like a lead balloon

Marisa_C

4/18/2012

2:15 PM

@tesPrimary In the same way they see Ss' errors as learning opportunities,. too  #eltchat

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:15 PM

Agree! RT @rliberni:  I think empathy has to be one of the most important things also patience  #eltchat

antoniaclare

4/18/2012

2:15 PM

@ShellTerrell Sometimes you can misjudge yr sts, and lesson doesn't fly, make me feel like bad t #eltchat

bealer81

4/18/2012

2:15 PM

RT @TyKendall: #ELTchat sometimes a bad lesson is merely because something you may have spent hours planning went down like a lead balloon

teflerinha

4/18/2012

2:15 PM

RT @TyKendall: #ELTchat sometimes a bad lesson is merely because something you may have spent hours planning went down like a lead balloon

rliberni

4/18/2012

2:15 PM

RT @hartle: #eltchat gd or bad teaching may also be context relating. Contexts with unmotivated stds very challenging

louisealix68

4/18/2012

2:15 PM

@teflerinha absolutely agree!  #eltchat

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:15 PM

@pennyhands Realized that my stress of teaching had impacted my students. It was a really good wake up call #ELTChat

rliberni

4/18/2012

2:15 PM

A good teachers supports the learner on their journey , helping with direction, motivation & stamina as well as content & pedagogy #eltchat

hartle

4/18/2012

2:15 PM

#eltchat gd or bad teaching may also be context relating. Contexts with unmotivated stds very challenging

ElkySmith

4/18/2012

2:15 PM

@pennyhands #eltchat Too many 'I'm a rubbish teacher' thoughts/moments to mention/remember!

Marisa_C

4/18/2012

2:15 PM

RT @tesPrimary: @Marisa_C Good teachers see 'failure' as good opportunities to learn #eltchat > very true

Shaunwilden

4/18/2012

2:15 PM

RT @tesPrimary: @Marisa_C Good teachers see 'failure' as good opportunities to learn #eltchat Nice point :-)

teflerinha

4/18/2012

2:15 PM

@louisealix68  Sometimes unplanned means you are responding to ss more I think #eltchat

tesPrimary

4/18/2012

2:16 PM

Being a good teacher is something that comes from within. Difficult to train. Got to have a passion for teaching and learning #eltchat

rliberni

4/18/2012

2:16 PM

RT @ShellTerrell: RT @Shaunwilden: It's amazing how quickly the sts can pick up and even mirror the teachers stress etc #eltchat

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:16 PM

RT @Shaunwilden: It's amazing how quickly the sts can pick up and even mirror the teachers stress etc #eltchat

louisealix68

4/18/2012

2:16 PM

RT @TyKendall: #ELTchat also...what are the criteria for defining a "bad teacher"?

rliberni

4/18/2012

2:16 PM

@bealer81 @TyKendall  true lead balloons are all part of our own learning journey! #eltchat

Marie_Sanako

4/18/2012

2:16 PM

@Marisa_C :-D I did say 'usually' in the tweet too! But I can *usu* look back and see where eg I hadn't thought it thru properly #eltchat

Shaunwilden

4/18/2012

2:16 PM

@ShellTerrell It's amazing how quickly the sts can pick up and even mirror the teachers stress etc #eltchat

TyKendall

4/18/2012

2:16 PM

#ELTchat also...what are the criteria for defining a "bad teacher"?

mltmpk

4/18/2012

2:16 PM

@Shaunwilden: RT @tesPrimary: @Marisa_C Good teachers see 'failure' as good opportunities to learn #eltchat Nice point

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:16 PM

Agree! One of the best qualities to have as a teacher & student! RT @bealer81: Passion. #eltchat

tesPrimary

4/18/2012

2:16 PM

@Marisa_C That's exactly what I meant :-) #eltchat

mltmpk

4/18/2012

2:17 PM

@ShellTerrell: RT @Shaunwilden: It's amazing how quickly the sts can pick up and even mirror the teachers stress etc #eltchat

rliberni

4/18/2012

2:17 PM

RT @Marisa_C: @ShellTerrell  #eltchat Passion came out as top T quality in research amongst learners http://t.co/1j9Yb84F (old post)

ElkySmith

4/18/2012

2:17 PM

#eltchat Ts can do a lot of gd 'things' in class, but not be a 'gd T' until they are really able to recognise Ss' individual needs.

rliberni

4/18/2012

2:17 PM

I remember a case where we had a 'staff' problem which affected every singe student in the school by osmosis! #eltchat

Marisa_C

4/18/2012

2:17 PM

@ShellTerrell  #eltchat Passion came out as top T quality in research amongst learners http://t.co/1j9Yb84F (old post)

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:17 PM

@Shaunwilden I found if I was stressed it added to probs w the classrm behavior but if I was relaxed my classrm managmt much better #Eltchat

KnowledgeStaff

4/18/2012

2:17 PM

RT @ShellTerrell: HI the rest of my tweets are dedicated to #ELTChat Topic: What qualities make excellent teachers, students?

teflerinha

4/18/2012

2:17 PM

@TyKendall  Oooh more adjectives! inflexible, uninterested, unwilling to learn.. #eltchat

Shaunwilden

4/18/2012

2:17 PM

RT @TyKendall: #ELTchat also...what are the criteria for defining a "bad teacher"? #eltchat Those  that really dont care

AlexandraKouk

4/18/2012

2:17 PM

RT @Marisa_C: @tesPrimary In the same way they see Ss errors as learning opportunities,. too  #eltchat

hartle

4/18/2012

2:17 PM

RT @rliberni: @bealer81 @TyKendall  true lead balloons are all part of our own learning journey! #eltchat & to stop learning means death :-)

KnowledgeStaff

4/18/2012

2:17 PM

Interesting chat going on at #eltchat about teaching via @Marie_Sanako

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:18 PM

RT @AudreyMisiano: knowing u care motivates them to work harder in ur class! #passionbasedlearning #eltchat

antoniaclare

4/18/2012

2:18 PM

Bad teachers don't respond to what's happening in the room #eltchat

Shaunwilden

4/18/2012

2:18 PM

@ShellTerrell Yes i agree, you see all the time on training courses, the tchers stress, nerves etc actually make for a bad lesson #eltchat

Marisa_C

4/18/2012

2:18 PM

In the same way as in my research - could do ur own research amongst ur Ss - what is a good t and what is a good learner #eltchat

Marie_Sanako

4/18/2012

2:18 PM

@KnowledgeStaff 'Interesting'? ;-) #eltchat

TyKendall

4/18/2012

2:18 PM

#ELTchat @louisealix68  yes it makes me cringe - but mostly because they have 30yr old actors playing schoolchildredn

teflerinha

4/18/2012

2:18 PM

RT @ElkySmith: #eltchat Ts cn do a lot of gd 'things' in class, but not B a 'gd T' until they R rlly able 2 recognise Ss' individual needs.

louisealix68

4/18/2012

2:18 PM

RT @hartle: #eltchat bad teachers R fossilized, uncaring, uninterested in stds & job, basically counting the hours until retirement

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:18 PM

Agree! RT @surreallyno: If you never doubted your teaching abilities you are not that good a teacher. IMO. #eltchat

hartle

4/18/2012

2:18 PM

#eltchat bad teachers R fossilized, uncaring, uninterested in stds & job, basically counting the hours until retirement

antoniaclare

4/18/2012

2:18 PM

RT @tesPrimary: Being a good teacher is smthng that comes from within. Difficult to train. Got to have a passion for t-ing+learning #eltchat

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:18 PM

Agree RT @antoniaclare: Sometimes you can misjudge yr sts, & lesson doesn't fly, make me feel like bad t #eltchat

louisealix68

4/18/2012

2:18 PM

bad teacher: anyone watch Waterloo Road? ! #eltchat

teflerinha

4/18/2012

2:19 PM

@antoniaclare  But often teachers don't reslpond because they're stressed 'rabbit in headlights' syndrome. #eltchat

rliberni

4/18/2012

2:19 PM

RT @ShellTerrell: RT @AudreyMisiano: knowing u care motivates them to work harder in ur class! #passionbasedlearning #eltchat

Shaunwilden

4/18/2012

2:19 PM

RT @antoniaclare: Bad thers don't respond to what's happening in the room #eltchat And have given little thought to bringing material alive

Marisa_C

4/18/2012

2:19 PM

RT @lu_bodeman: Enthusiasm is very important, and it always rubs off on them / me. :) #eltchat

eyespeakbrasil

4/18/2012

2:19 PM

@antoniaclare bad learners donΒ΄t respond either #eltchat

brenbrennan

4/18/2012

2:19 PM

RT @ShellTerrell: Agree! RT @surreallyno: If you never doubted your teaching abilities you are not that good a teacher. IMO. #eltchat

Marie_Sanako

4/18/2012

2:19 PM

@louisealix68 I can't bear to watch that programme - too unreal! #eltchat

lu_bodeman

4/18/2012

2:19 PM

Enthusiasm is very important, and it always rubs off on them / me. :) #eltchat

pennyhands

4/18/2012

2:19 PM

Bad teachers have a bad lesson/day and don't notice #eltchat

dalecoulter

4/18/2012

2:19 PM

@ShellTerrell @rliberni Agree, empathy, v.important. One of the 'humanistic' skills necessary for teaching #eltchat

esolcourses

4/18/2012

2:19 PM

@teflerinha @AlexandraKouk labelling inexperienced teachers as unsatifactory can be demoralising & cause them to switch off #ELTChat

teflerinha

4/18/2012

2:19 PM

RT @antoniaclare: Bad teachers don't respond to what's happening in the room #eltchat Yes, absolutely!

rliberni

4/18/2012

2:19 PM

RT @antoniaclare: Bad teachers don't respond to what's happening in the room #eltchat

louisealix68

4/18/2012

2:19 PM

@TyKendall indeed. But gotta love Grantley -archetypal bad teacher!  #ELTchat

rliberni

4/18/2012

2:20 PM

@esolcourses  good point do as you would be done by & they're learners too! #eltchat

Marisa_C

4/18/2012

2:20 PM

@ElkySmith true - 'reflective practitioner' or 'teacher as researcher' in action research crucial  #eltchat

AlexandraKouk

4/18/2012

2:20 PM

RT @surreallyno: If you never doubted your teaching abilities you are not that good a teacher. IMO. #eltchat

mltmpk

4/18/2012

2:20 PM

Δ° sometimes feel bad when Δ° am not interested in the topic, then it is hard to motivate and engage std

AmpaIesIsabel

4/18/2012

2:20 PM

RT @ShellTerrell: Agree! RT @surreallyno: If you never doubted your teaching abilities you are not that good a teacher. IMO. #eltchat

AlexandraKouk

4/18/2012

2:20 PM

@esolcourses #eltchat Absolutely! #eltchat

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:20 PM

RT @dalecoulter: empathy, v.important. One of the 'humanistic' skills necessary for teaching #eltchat

hartle

4/18/2012

2:20 PM

#eltchat maybe instead of gd & bad teachers we shd think in terms of being on a journey of caring and discovery in our work...or not!

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:20 PM

RT @Shaunwilden: you see all the time on training courses, the tchers stress, nerves etc actually make for a bad lesson #eltchat

ElkySmith

4/18/2012

2:20 PM

#eltchat Gd Ts seek direct feedback from their Ss - 'action research lite'

AmpaIesIsabel

4/18/2012

2:20 PM

RT @KnowledgeStaff: RT @ShellTerrell: HI the rest of my tweets are dedicated to #ELTChat Topic: What qualities make excellent teachers, students?

esolcourses

4/18/2012

2:21 PM

@pennyhands I think I would be worried if I didn't! IME, even the best teachers have self doubts and not all lessons go as planned #ELTChat

nconstantine

4/18/2012

2:21 PM

RT @antoniaclare: Bad teachers don't respond to what's happening in the room #eltchat

teflerinha

4/18/2012

2:21 PM

@esolcourses  Agree- don't think FE system in particular takes enough account of need to develop- all about 'taking a snapshot' #eltchat

rliberni

4/18/2012

2:21 PM

RT @bealer81: It's important to remember what it's like to be a student #eltchat so we must be students too I think

cioccas

4/18/2012

2:21 PM

RT @bealer81: It's important to remember what it's like to be a student #eltchat < And to remember that we're all still learning!

antoniaclare

4/18/2012

2:21 PM

RT @bealer81: It's important to remember what it's like to be a student #eltchat empathy

Shaunwilden

4/18/2012

2:21 PM

@hartle That sounds way too humanistic @antoniaclare  :-) #eltchat

Marisa_C

4/18/2012

2:21 PM

RT @louisealix68: Fortunately/unfortunately teacher('s character) has huge effect on pupil learning. #eltchat

hartle

4/18/2012

2:21 PM

RT @bealer81: It's important to remember what it's like to be a student #eltchat

TyKendall

4/18/2012

2:21 PM

#ELTchat @hartle  agree the dichotomy good/bad teacher is too simplistic and somewhat unrealistic.

bealer81

4/18/2012

2:21 PM

It's important to remember what it's like to be a student #eltchat

tesPrimary

4/18/2012

2:21 PM

@pennyhands which is VERY sad for their pupils #eltchat

antoniaclare

4/18/2012

2:21 PM

RT @hartle: #eltchat maybe instead of gd & bad teachers we shd think in terms of being on a journey of discovery in our work...or not!

louisealix68

4/18/2012

2:22 PM

RT @tesPrimary:So, does more emphasis have to be taken in the teacher training process? > definitely! (and selection a la Finland) #eltchat

nataneva

4/18/2012

2:22 PM

RT @antoniaclare: RT @hartle: #eltchat maybe instead of gd & bad teachers we shd think in terms of being on a journey of discovery in our work...or not!

hartle

4/18/2012

2:22 PM

RT @Shaunwilden: @hartle too humanistic @antoniaclare  :-) #eltchat Well we all have our moments :-) but Language awareness essential too!!

dalecoulter

4/18/2012

2:22 PM

Good teachers trust their students, and good student's trust their teacher. Leads to understanding, Ss take risks when they trust #eltchat

ElkySmith

4/18/2012

2:22 PM

#eltchat Gd Ts realise that if they know something hasn't worked, the Ss probably do too so just admit it and move on!

teflerinha

4/18/2012

2:22 PM

@Shaunwilden  Being IN a classroom?! Or was this some kind of gestalt type exercise... ;) #eltchat

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:22 PM

RT @Boz23: In all my  years of PD I have found that the very best teachers are those who think they're not so great. #eltchat

tesPrimary

4/18/2012

2:22 PM

@louisealix68 So, does more emphasis have to be taken in the teacher training process? #eltchat

Marisa_C

4/18/2012

2:22 PM

So it looks like most of us agree that T personal qualities and values are much more important than technical know-how - #ELTchat

Shaunwilden

4/18/2012

2:22 PM

@bealer81 good point Adam, and remember what we liked and disliked about being a classroom #eltchat

Marisa_C

4/18/2012

2:23 PM

@AlexandraKouk Personal Qualities first, Professional Understanding Second and technical know-how last - methinks #eltchat

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:23 PM

Agree! RT @cioccas: and some of the worst are those who think they have nothing to learn #ELTchat

dalecoulter

4/18/2012

2:23 PM

RT @rliberni: RT @cioccas: @ShellTerrell @Boz23 <and some of the worst are those who think they have nothing to learn #ELTchat very true!X2

Shaunwilden

4/18/2012

2:23 PM

@teflerinha oops, good to have a bunch of tchers on hand for error correction ;-) #eltchat

rliberni

4/18/2012

2:23 PM

RT @cioccas: @ShellTerrell @Boz23 <and some of the worst are those who think they have nothing to learn #ELTchat very true!

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:23 PM

I think flexibility goes a long way in the classroom! Wish more learning institutions recognized this & supported it #ELTChat

cioccas

4/18/2012

2:23 PM

@ShellTerrell @Boz23 <and some of the worst are those who think they have nothing to learn #ELTchat

rliberni

4/18/2012

2:23 PM

RT @TyKendall: #ELTchat thinking back to my school dayz.....my favourite teachers were the ones who had time for me as an individual

TyKendall

4/18/2012

2:23 PM

#ELTchat thinking back to my school dayz.....my favourite teachers were the ones who had time for me as an individual

AlexandraKouk

4/18/2012

2:23 PM

@Marisa_C Both important, IMO. #eltchat

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:23 PM

Gr8 point! RT @esolcourses: IME, even the best teachers have self doubts and not all lessons go as planned #ELTChat

lu_bodeman

4/18/2012

2:23 PM

@esolcourses Yes, when I realized I was following the lesson plan too closely, and neglecting the ppl around me.  #ELTChat

dalecoulter

4/18/2012

2:24 PM

RT @louisealix68: my fave teachers were ones who answered my questions! - and show interested in my questions #eltchat

antoniaclare

4/18/2012

2:24 PM

RT @Shaunwilden: How do you find your way to your new students, especially if they are not too open to you?  #eltchat

derickhewetson

4/18/2012

2:24 PM

RT @TyKendall: #ELTchat thinking back to my school dayz.....my favourite teachers were the ones who had time for me as an individual < True!

louisealix68

4/18/2012

2:24 PM

RT @Marisa_C: @AlexandraKouk Personal Qualities first, Professional Understanding Second and technical know-how last - methinks #eltchat

tesPrimary

4/18/2012

2:24 PM

@louisealix68 So teachers should be employed only once they reach Masters qualification? #eltchat That would be interesting! :-)

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:24 PM

RT @TyKendall: #ELTchat thinking back to my school dayz.....my favourite teachers were the ones who had time for me as an individual

antoniaclare

4/18/2012

2:24 PM

RT @nconstantine: @bealer81 real teachers never give up on any child in the room, no matter how difficult that child might be. #eltchat Nice

Shaunwilden

4/18/2012

2:24 PM

also part of this topic is How do you find your way to your new students, especially if they are not too open to you?  #eltchat

hartle

4/18/2012

2:24 PM

RT @louisealix68: my fave teachers were ones who answered my questions! #eltchat

rliberni

4/18/2012

2:24 PM

RT @Marisa_C: @AlexandraKouk Personal Qualities first, Professional Understanding Second and technical know-how last - methinks #eltchat

esolcourses

4/18/2012

2:24 PM

@teflerinha @rliberni yes - agree.  What tends to happen I think is failing teachers are told to improve & left to get on with it #ELTChat

louisealix68

4/18/2012

2:24 PM

my fave teachers were ones who answered my questions! #eltchat

hartle

4/18/2012

2:24 PM

#eltchat sloppy, lazy teaching negative too. Ts who daon't take time to help stds with basic problems bcs they are focusing on themselves

louisealix68

4/18/2012

2:25 PM

@dalecoulter absolutely - tho' I asked millions!, hard to always show interest! #eltchat

teflerinha

4/18/2012

2:25 PM

RT @Shaunwilden: How do U find yr way2 yrnew students, esp if they R not 2 open 2 U? #eltchat Think ths comes back 2 empathyas well #eltchat

Boz23

4/18/2012

2:25 PM

@ShellTerrell @cioccas The worst say "I've been teaching for years and all this new stuff is what I've always done anyway". #ELTchat

rliberni

4/18/2012

2:25 PM

RT @Marisa_C: Can those personal qualities be acquired or developed in same way as knowledge and skill? What do you think? #Eltchat

derickhewetson

4/18/2012

2:25 PM

RT @Marisa_C: @AlexandraKouk Personal Qualities first, Professional Understanding Second and technical know-how last - methinks #eltchat

AlexandraKouk

4/18/2012

2:25 PM

@antoniaclare no student left behing - great motto! #eltchat

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:25 PM

Best kind of Tchrs build relationships w Ss & collaborate with parents, staff & student to provide tools for that learner #ELTChat

esolcourses

4/18/2012

2:25 PM

RT @rliberni: @esolcourses  I have some who are feeling v overwhelmed in ELTMentor , thrown in at deep end with v little support #eltchat

MrChrisJWilson

4/18/2012

2:25 PM

#eltchat sorry to join late. Is it easier to say what bad teaching is or good teaching?

Marisa_C

4/18/2012

2:25 PM

Can those personal qualities be acquired or developed in same way as knowledge and skill? What do you think? #Eltchat

antoniaclare

4/18/2012

2:25 PM

@Shaunwilden I find getting them to write diaries/blogs etc. can be a good way of opening communication #eltchat

MonaAlBader

4/18/2012

2:25 PM

What makes a good teacher? Passion, acceptance of cultural differences, caring of individual abilities differences. #ELTCHAT

ElkySmith

4/18/2012

2:25 PM

@esolcourses @rliberni @pennyhands Agree, no way to be sure if sth's going to work as you intend until you're doing it or it's done #eltchat

hartle

4/18/2012

2:25 PM

#eltchat sorry everyone, have to go now. This was interesting discussion though. See you later :-)

rliberni

4/18/2012

2:25 PM

RT @antoniaclare: RT @Shaunwilden: How do you find your way to your new students, especially if they are not too open to you?  #eltchat

louisealix68

4/18/2012

2:25 PM

RT @tesPrimary: So teachers should be employed only once they reach Masters qualification? #eltchat That would be interesting> is rule in NL

mwedwards

4/18/2012

2:25 PM

@ShellTerrell I think asking good questions and being curious is important for both teachers and students #eltchat

rliberni

4/18/2012

2:25 PM

@esolcourses  I have some who are feeling v overwhelmed in ELTMentor , thrown in at deep end with v little support #eltchat

fionamau

4/18/2012

2:25 PM

RT @dalecoulter: RT @louisealix68: my fave teachers were ones who answered my questions! - and show interested in my questions #eltchat

Marisa_C

4/18/2012

2:26 PM

@rliberni great rephrasing of the question Berni  #eltchat

ElkySmith

4/18/2012

2:26 PM

@Marisa_C @louisealix68 @AlexandraKouk #eltchat 'Personal qualities first' - the uncomfortable truth to trainees and trainers?

educlick

4/18/2012

2:26 PM

RT @ShellTerrell: RT @AudreyMisiano: knowing u care motivates them to work harder in ur class! #passionbasedlearning #eltchat

rliberni

4/18/2012

2:26 PM

RT @TyKendall: #ELTchat Qualities can be learnt, I think working as a teacher you LEARN patience, even if you don't naturally have any

rliberni

4/18/2012

2:26 PM

RT @ShellTerrell: Agree! RT @mwedwards: I think asking good questions and being curious is important for both teachers and students #eltchat

louisealix68

4/18/2012

2:26 PM

@tesPrimary complicated system - too short for twitter. Basically yes. #eltchat

TyKendall

4/18/2012

2:26 PM

#ELTchat Qualities can be learnt, I think working as a teacher you LEARN patience, even if you don't naturally have any

nataneva

4/18/2012

2:26 PM

RT @mwedwards: @ShellTerrell I think asking good questions and being curious is important for both teachers and students #eltchat

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:26 PM

Agree! RT @mwedwards: I think asking good questions and being curious is important for both teachers and students #eltchat

rliberni

4/18/2012

2:26 PM

@Marisa_C  do you think good teachers are born or can everything be learned? #eltchat

Shaunwilden

4/18/2012

2:26 PM

@rliberni Thats often the way though esp in private lang schools - from celta to full timetable in a matter of days  #eltchat

tesPrimary

4/18/2012

2:26 PM

@louisealix68 At every level....primary/elementary and beyond? #eltchat

Marie_Sanako

4/18/2012

2:26 PM

@BobK99 @pennyhands Yes, not meaning you can't still be flexible in lesson if situation demands #eltchat

ElkySmith

4/18/2012

2:27 PM

@louisealix68 @hartle #eltchat Yes! I don't think Ts appreciate how important it is to get back to Ss l8r if you can't answer on the spot

cioccas

4/18/2012

2:27 PM

@teflerinha @TyKendall And you have to recognise that you need to develop good qualities - some reflection needed here! #ELTchat

Shaunwilden

4/18/2012

2:27 PM

RT @rliberni: @Marisa_C  do you think good teachers are born or can everything be learned? #eltchat hmm, I think that's a tough one

Marisa_C

4/18/2012

2:27 PM

@ElkySmith  #eltchat but so true... through very difficult to tell sb 'your personality really sucks - u should not be a teacher"

rliberni

4/18/2012

2:27 PM

@Marisa_C  didn't mean to just curious of your opinion w/your experience #eltchat

antoniaclare

4/18/2012

2:27 PM

When you bring something of yourself to the classroom +be honest, sts more likely to open up too #eltchat

tesPrimary

4/18/2012

2:27 PM

@louisealix68 That would be interesting....upsetting a few apple carts!!! :0) #eltchat

mltmpk

4/18/2012

2:27 PM

@Marisa_C sure,currently I'm studin on the relationship btw EFL teachers' personality traits&classroom managment efficacy formyMA #eltchat

AlexandraKouk

4/18/2012

2:27 PM

RT @ShellTerrell: Best kind of Tchrs build relationships w Ss & workwith parents, staff & student to provide tools for that learner #eltchat

teflerinha

4/18/2012

2:27 PM

@TyKendall  Agree qualities can be learnt.. but you have to want to develop them #eltchat

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:28 PM

RT @Marisa_C:  Personal Qualities first, Professional Understanding Second and technical know-how last - methinks #eltchat

rliberni

4/18/2012

2:28 PM

@Marisa_C @Shaunwilden  I know ppl who should NEVER go near a c'room just wouldn't be able to do it (not tchrs I hasten to add) #eltchat

MrChrisJWilson

4/18/2012

2:28 PM

#eltchat I remember a post by @englishraven who said "great teachers know their subject, can explain it and make it interesting"

yitzha_sarwono

4/18/2012

2:28 PM

2nd that!RT @TyKendall: #ELTchat Qualities can be learnt,I think working as teacher you LEARN patience,even if you don't naturally have any

ChristineHealey

4/18/2012

2:28 PM

My favourite teachers were the ones who let me ask questions, even when they didn't know the answer. #eltchat #edchat

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:28 PM

Agree! RT @bealer81: It's important to remember what it's like to be a student #eltchat

teflerinha

4/18/2012

2:28 PM

RT @antoniaclare: When U bring something of yourself 2 the classroom +be honest, sts more likely 2 open up 2 #eltchat Agree (again!)#eltchat

esolcourses

4/18/2012

2:28 PM

@rliberni seems to be the norm in many places, sadly.  Suspect being pro-active probably has much to do with whether U sink or swim #ELTChat

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:28 PM

RT @timoslimo: IME best Tchrs are those that come later to teaching. They bring confidence froutside of edu sphere to bear in class #eltchat

MonaAlBader

4/18/2012

2:28 PM

RT @Marisa_C: Can those personal qualities be acquired or developed in same way as knowledge and skill? What do you think? #Eltchat

tesPrimary

4/18/2012

2:29 PM

Also, a good teacher teaches pupils in a standard you expect of your own child to be taught #eltchat

Shaunwilden

4/18/2012

2:29 PM

@rliberni I think you can learn the basic skills but being a good one also takes something  that is innate  #eltchat

ChristineHealey

4/18/2012

2:29 PM

@ShellTerrell @bealer81 As teachers, do we ever stop being students? I don't. #eltchat

TyKendall

4/18/2012

2:29 PM

#ELTchat RAPPORT!

yitzha_sarwono

4/18/2012

2:29 PM

RT @MrChrisJWilson: #eltchat I remember a post by @englishraven who said "great teachers know their subject, can explain it and make it interesting"

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:29 PM

RT @Shaunwilden: also part of this topic is How do you find your way to your new students, especially if they arent too open to u?  #eltchat

ElkySmith

4/18/2012

2:29 PM

@Marisa_C @MonaAlBader #eltchat Perhaps yes but as long as they can be self-aware & really reflect on their practice?

tesPrimary

4/18/2012

2:29 PM

As a teacher, you have such a responsibility to those pupils in front of you. Needs to be taken seriously. #eltchat

Marisa_C

4/18/2012

2:29 PM

@rliberni Oh - I think both - some are born with the qualitites & struggle less with rest but you can work on it  #eltchat

MonaAlBader

4/18/2012

2:29 PM

RT @Shaunwilden: RT @antoniaclare: Bad thers don't respond to what's happening in the room #eltchat And have given little thought to bringing material alive

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:30 PM

Agree! RT @Marisa_C: #eltchat If self aware and reflective. that is already a very good sign shows potential for development

cioccas

4/18/2012

2:30 PM

@ShellTerrell @Shaunwilden  How do you find your way to your new students?... Listen to them, observe them #ELTchat

AlexandraKouk

4/18/2012

2:30 PM

Agree! RT @ChristineHealey: @ShellTerrell @bealer81 As teachers, do we ever stop being students? I dont. #eltchat

mltmpk

4/18/2012

2:30 PM

β€@ChristineHealey: My favourite teachers were the ones who let me ask questions, even when they didn't know the answer. #eltchat #edchatβ€

mltmpk

4/18/2012

2:30 PM

Willingness to improve the skills is the most important thing. Skills can be learnt&improved, but the need to do so is inborn #eltchat

Shaunwilden

4/18/2012

2:30 PM

RT @ShellTerrell: How can we get schools to nurture these qualities in both teachers & learners? #ELTChat

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:30 PM

How can we get schools to nurture these qualities in both teachers & learners? #ELTChat

rliberni

4/18/2012

2:30 PM

@tesPrimary  I agree I really think that teaching is a great privilege esp. at primary level & we should be very careful #eltchat

MonaAlBader

4/18/2012

2:30 PM

RT @antoniaclare: @Shaunwilden I find getting them to write diaries/blogs etc. can be a good way of opening communication #eltchat

Marisa_C

4/18/2012

2:30 PM

@ElkySmith  #eltchat If self aware and reflective. that is already a very good sign shows potential for development

Shaunwilden

4/18/2012

2:31 PM

@Marisa_C What do you mean studies?  #eltchat

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:31 PM

RT @Marisa_C: What about learners ? What are the Qualities of good learners? Any of you familar with Good Learner Studies? #eltchat

sandymillin

4/18/2012

2:31 PM

RT @bealer81: It's important to remember what it's like to be a student #eltchat

rliberni

4/18/2012

2:31 PM

RT @Marisa_C: What about learners ? What are the Qualities of good learners? Any of you familar with Good Learner Studies? #eltchat

rliberni

4/18/2012

2:31 PM

@Shaunwilden  I'm inclined to agree here & often 'bad' tchrs are  in the wrong profession (or school inspectors !) :-) #eltchat

Shaunwilden

4/18/2012

2:31 PM

RT @AlexandraKouk: Agree! RT @ChristineHealey: @ShellTerrell @bealer81 As teachers, do we ever stop being students? I dont. #eltchat

Marisa_C

4/18/2012

2:31 PM

What about learners ? What are the Qualities of good learners? Any of you familar with Good Learner Studies? #eltchat

TyKendall

4/18/2012

2:31 PM

#ELTchat everything's gone quiet....I hope tweetdeck isn't spazzing out

teflerinha

4/18/2012

2:31 PM

RT @cioccas: @ShellTerrell @Shaunwilden  How do you find your way to your new students?... Listen to them, observe them #ELTchat Yes!

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:31 PM

RT @MrChrisJWilson: #eltchat I remember a post by @englishraven who said "great teachers know their subject, can explain it and make it interesting"

Shaunwilden

4/18/2012

2:32 PM

@rliberni :-) Yes bad teachers become inpsectors to inflict their paperwork on us all ;-)  #eltchat

tesPrimary

4/18/2012

2:32 PM

@teflerinha Indeed. But we all know those who don't want to! That is a very sad state of affairs #eltchat

ChristineHealey

4/18/2012

2:32 PM

@Marisa_C @ShellTerrell Ha! They shuttup and listen? #eltchat #joke

yitzha_sarwono

4/18/2012

2:32 PM

#ELTchat my fave teachers:the one who are passionate about their subject coz they'll infect their students

AlexandraKouk

4/18/2012

2:32 PM

Also, teaching's the kind of work that can change you as a person - hopefully for the better! So you develop some needed qualities #eltchat

cioccas

4/18/2012

2:32 PM

RT @ElkySmith: #eltchat I think Michael Stipe said of REM that 'we take what we do seriously but not ourselves' - also important for Ts

MonaAlBader

4/18/2012

2:32 PM

RT @ElkySmith: @Marisa_C @MonaAlBader #eltchat Perhaps yes but as long as they can be self-aware & really reflect on their practice?

dalecoulter

4/18/2012

2:32 PM

@louisealix68 Love a good question, me. How do students know the right time to ask. & Teachers how to prioritise questions? #eltchat

TyKendall

4/18/2012

2:32 PM

#ELTchat @Shaunwilden maybe, but building it with some students is more difficult than tohers

JoHart

4/18/2012

2:32 PM

#ELTchat sorry for intrusion pls waht is topic - just finished dinner & wld love to know

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:32 PM

RT @cioccas: How do you find your way to your new students?... Listen to them, observe them #ELTchat

sandymillin

4/18/2012

2:32 PM

RT @Shaunwilden: @bealer81 good point Adam, and remember what we liked and disliked about being a classroom #eltchat

Marisa_C

4/18/2012

2:32 PM

@Shaunwilden research  #eltchat

tesPrimary

4/18/2012

2:32 PM

@rliberni Indeed. Pupils take your word as 'law' #eltchat They place teacher on pedestal. Respect that.

ElkySmith

4/18/2012

2:32 PM

#eltchat I think Michael Stipe said of REM that 'we take what we do seriously but not ourselves' - this is also important for Ts

Marisa_C

4/18/2012

2:33 PM

@jgmac1106 same for Good Learners - same basic questions - what do good learners do? #eltchat

sandymillin

4/18/2012

2:33 PM

RT @antoniaclare: When you bring something of yourself to the classroom +be honest, sts more likely to open up too #eltchat

ChristineHealey

4/18/2012

2:33 PM

@AlexandraKouk resilience? Take some big knocks in todays classroom with "difficult' kids. #eltchat

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:33 PM

RT @yitzha_sarwono: #ELTchat my fave teachers:the one who are passionate about their subject coz they'll infect their students

AmpaIesIsabel

4/18/2012

2:33 PM

#eltchat Insisting on being 'tradicional', ignoring 21 century skills & values in the classrroom won't make any (cont) http://t.co/KMssjOpb

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:33 PM

@JoHart What qualities make a great teacher & student? #ELTChat you never intrude! you're always a very welcomed guest

EvocationEFL

4/18/2012

2:33 PM

Discussion currently taking place on the qualities of a good teacher #ELTCHAT #EFL #TEFL #TeachingEnglish

jgmac1106

4/18/2012

2:33 PM

@Marisa_C @rliberni Much of the comprehension research in 1980 1990 started with the question, "What do goo readers do?" #eltchat

mltmpk

4/18/2012

2:34 PM

β€@EvocationEFL: Discussion currently taking place on the qualities of a good teacher #ELTCHAT #EFL #TEFL #TeachingEnglishβ€

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:34 PM

RT @antoniaclare: When you bring something of yourself to the classroom +be honest, sts more likely to open up too #eltchat

Shaunwilden

4/18/2012

2:34 PM

@Marisa_C They know how to learn? i.e. they are not stuck in their ways, expectations, old habits etc, they trust the tcher... #eltchat

MrChrisJWilson

4/18/2012

2:34 PM

The only danger about placing ourselves in learners shoes is we over personalise. Assume every student is the same as us. #eltchat

teflerinha

4/18/2012

2:34 PM

@Marisa_C  Naiman etc? (on good learners link here to Wiki entry for overview http://t.co/b57bpnFQ #eltchat

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:34 PM

RT @EvocationEFL: Discussion currently taking place on the qualities of a good teacher #ELTCHAT #EFL #TEFL #TeachingEnglish

esolcourses

4/18/2012

2:34 PM

@Marie_Sanako @BobK99 @pennyhands re: planning - IME, the opposite was true. Some of my best lessons have been very 'planning lite' #ELTChat

Shaunwilden

4/18/2012

2:35 PM

RT @ElkySmith: #eltchat Gd Ls don't sit back and say 'I've studied this before, I don't need to do this' - they'll do it better than last time.

Marisa_C

4/18/2012

2:35 PM

You can find a summary of most good learner research in B Spolsky's "conditions for l2 learning" http://t.co/T2n9YCOS #eltchat

ElkySmith

4/18/2012

2:35 PM

#eltchat Gd Ls don't sit back and say 'I've studied this before, I don't need to do this' - they'll do it better than last time.

BobK99

4/18/2012

2:35 PM

@esolcourses  #ELTChat Yes, I was thinking of prep. (esp making resources) rather than planning.

Shaunwilden

4/18/2012

2:35 PM

@MrChrisJWilson That's an excellent point - I like this activity so must they  #eltchat

mltmpk

4/18/2012

2:35 PM

@antoniaclare @shellterrell @cioccas they write to me #eltchat

MonaAlBader

4/18/2012

2:35 PM

@ElkySmith @Marisa_C #eltchat Yes, then how could teachers help in raising students awareness and develop the way they reflect it?#ELTCHAT

antoniaclare

4/18/2012

2:35 PM

Sometimes doing something unexpected, shaking up the norms can help get sts to respond to you, change the staus quo #eltchat

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:35 PM

@MrChrisJWilson Good point! #ELTChat

antoniaclare

4/18/2012

2:36 PM

RT @AlexandraKouk: openness and willingness to take risks - v. important for both Ts and Ss, imo #eltchat

antoniaclare

4/18/2012

2:36 PM

RT @AlexandraKouk: openness and willingness to take risks - v. important for both Ts and Ss, imo #eltchat

gnc957

4/18/2012

2:36 PM

A good teacher is inspired by his/her students - they bring out the best in each other! #eltchat

mltmpk

4/18/2012

2:36 PM

@Marisa_C @jgmac1106 try to take care of their of learning, revising, they are responsible #eltchat

esolcourses

4/18/2012

2:36 PM

RT @BobK99: @esolcourses  #ELTChat Yes, I was thinking of prep. (esp making resources) rather than planning ] agree about preparation - yes

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:36 PM

RT @ElkySmith: #eltchat Gd Ls don't sit back and say 'I've studied this before, I don't need to do this' - they'll do it better than last time.

antoniaclare

4/18/2012

2:36 PM

RT @yitzha_sarwono: #ELTchat great students to me are simply those who don't give up. I'm determined to help them more >nice

AmpaIesIsabel

4/18/2012

2:36 PM

#eltchat we want excellent #students, do we have excellent #teachers?

timoslimo

4/18/2012

2:36 PM

@ShellTerrell #eltchat Have to give respect to students. Which is more difficult than just respecting them. It's an active, everyday process

AlexandraKouk

4/18/2012

2:36 PM

openness and willingness to take risks - v. important for both Ts and Ss, imo #eltchat

yitzha_sarwono

4/18/2012

2:36 PM

RT @Marisa_C: You can find a summary of most good learner research in B Spolsky's "conditions for l2 learning" http://t.co/T2n9YCOS #eltchat

MrChrisJWilson

4/18/2012

2:36 PM

RT @antoniaclare: When you bring something of yourself to the classroom +be honest, sts more likely to open up too #eltchat

yitzha_sarwono

4/18/2012

2:36 PM

#ELTchat great students to me are simply those who don't give up. I'm determined to help them more

Marisa_C

4/18/2012

2:36 PM

RT @Shaunwilden: know how to learn? i.e. they are not stuck in their ways, expectations, old habits etc, they trust the tcher... #eltchat

esolcourses

4/18/2012

2:36 PM

@Marie_Sanako @BobK99 @pennyhands preparation is important, yes, but planning can wind up being very teacher-centred sometimes #ELTChat

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:37 PM

RT @JoHart: gr8 stdnts I have atm in online proj http://t.co/WGAZzmQT = motivated, accepting me as human, snse of humour #ELTchat

tesPrimary

4/18/2012

2:37 PM

A good teacher doesn't know that they are. They are always looking for ways to improve their practice. No arrogance about self. #eltchat

esolcourses

4/18/2012

2:37 PM

RT @Shaunwilden: RT @gnc957: A good teacher is inspired by his/her students - they bring out the best in each other! #eltchat I like that thought :-)

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:37 PM

Gr8 point! RT @cioccas: I was also thinking of those Ss that haven't yet got the language to express their needs #ELTchat

esolcourses

4/18/2012

2:37 PM

@BobK99 although not sure about the making resources bit ;-)  #ELTChat

Shaunwilden

4/18/2012

2:37 PM

RT @gnc957: A good teacher is inspired by his/her students - they bring out the best in each other! #eltchat I like that thought :-)

coachyetter

4/18/2012

2:37 PM

#eltchat  Dont be afraid to fail.  Try something new. If it works, great, if not then you learned something today!

cioccas

4/18/2012

2:37 PM

RT @antoniaclare: RT @AlexandraKouk: openness and willingness to take risks - v. important for both Ts and Ss, imo #eltchat <IMO too!

dalecoulter

4/18/2012

2:37 PM

@MrChrisJWilson @ShellTerrell Good point, Chris.  We run the risk of 'mepersonalising' #eltchat

Marisa_C

4/18/2012

2:37 PM

@MonaAlBader Good question - and worth exploring - once we know what is a good learner can we teach other Ss to be like them? #ELTCHAT

JoHart

4/18/2012

2:37 PM

@ShellTerrell Thq Hmm! gr8 stdnts I have atm in online proj http://t.co/3NfFPiIx = motivated, accepting me as human, snse of humour #ELTchat

Marisa_C

4/18/2012

2:37 PM

@MonaAlBader Good question - and worth exploring - once we know what is a good learner can we teach other Ss to be like them? #ELTCHAT

JoHart

4/18/2012

2:37 PM

@ShellTerrell Thq Hmm! gr8 stdnts I have atm in online proj http://t.co/3NfFPiIx = motivated, accepting me as human, snse of humour #ELTchat

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:37 PM

RT @timoslimo: #eltchat Have to give respect to students. Which is more difficult than just respecting them. It's an active everyday process

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:37 PM

RT @timoslimo: #eltchat Have to give respect to students. Which is more difficult than just respecting them. It's an active everyday process

MonaAlBader

4/18/2012

2:38 PM

RT @ShellTerrell: How can we get schools to nurture these qualities in both teachers & learners? #ELTChat

ElkySmith

4/18/2012

2:38 PM

RT @gnc957: A good teacher is inspired by his/her students - they bring out the best in each other! #eltchat

TyKendall

4/18/2012

2:38 PM

#ELTchat http://t.co/3z45zXEv    Interesting Link on the qualities of a good teacher

Marisa_C

4/18/2012

2:38 PM

RT @mltmpk: @Marisa_C @jgmac1106 try to take care of their of learning, revising, they are responsible #eltchat > nice

mltmpk

4/18/2012

2:38 PM

β€@Marisa_C: You can find a summary of most good learner research in B Spolsky's "conditions for l2 learning" http://t.co/ksV8Iq2g #eltchatβ€

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:38 PM

RT @Shaunwilden: RT @gnc957: A good teacher is inspired by his/her students - they bring out the best in each other! #eltchat I like that thought :-)

teflerinha

4/18/2012

2:39 PM

RT @TyKendall: #ELTchat empathy, positive mental attitude (there's nothing worse than a bitter or perma-angry teacher!)

JoHart

4/18/2012

2:39 PM

#ELTchat - being able to LOL together & make heach other LOL

rliberni

4/18/2012

2:39 PM

RT @TyKendall: #ELTchat empathy, positive mental attitude (there's nothing worse than a bitter or perma-angry teacher!)

mzteachuh

4/18/2012

2:39 PM

RT @Shaunwilden: RT @gnc957: A good teacher is inspired by his/her students - they bring out the best in each other! #eltchat I like that thought :-)

TyKendall

4/18/2012

2:39 PM

#ELTchat empathy, positive mental attitude (there's nothing worse than a bitter or perma-angry teacher!)

yitzha_sarwono

4/18/2012

2:39 PM

RT @TyKendall: #ELTchat http://t.co/3z45zXEv    Interesting Link on the qualities of a good teacher

royparmesan

4/18/2012

2:39 PM

You can't engage students if you're not engaged yourself. That's why curiosity & attitude are needed to go beyond skills #eltchat

cioccas

4/18/2012

2:39 PM

@Marisa_C " try to take care of their of learning, revising, they are responsible" Sound like good qualities for Ts AND Ss #ELTchat

rliberni

4/18/2012

2:40 PM

@tesPrimary  I'm not sure that today that is always the case. I think v young kids do but for older  - u need to earn this #eltchat

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:40 PM

RT @Shaunwilden: \perma-angry teacher - arent they the ones that have been in the school for years and are cynical about everything #ELTchat

Marisa_C

4/18/2012

2:40 PM

RT @TyKendall: #ELTchat empathy, positive mental attitude (there's nothing worse than a bitter or perma-angry teacher!) > o how i agree

esolcourses

4/18/2012

2:40 PM

@Marie_Sanako @BobK99 @pennyhands with big, demotivated groups, giving them something creative to do (projects etc) can work well #ELTChat

antoniaclare

4/18/2012

2:40 PM

Teacher needs an 'ability to reflect on his or her own performance and then to change it' creative subversion http://t.co/SaF9DVzL #eltchat

planet_tweets

4/18/2012

2:40 PM

Current debate over on #eltchat: what makes a good teacher? We'd say: teaching the whole class, engaging strugglers and bright kids alike.

AlexandraKouk

4/18/2012

2:40 PM

perhaps, T admitting to mistakes or insecurity can help Ss reach out? #eltchat

Shaunwilden

4/18/2012

2:40 PM

@TyKendall perma-angry teacher - arent they the ones that have been in the school for years and are cynical about everything #ELTchat

JoHart

4/18/2012

2:40 PM

RT @TyKendall: #ELTchat empathy, positive mental attitude (there's nothing worse than a bitter or perma-angry teacher!)

Marisa_C

4/18/2012

2:40 PM

RT @TyKendall: #ELTchat http://t.co/LngXsvjv    Interesting Link on the qualities of a good teacher > lovely link

mltmpk

4/18/2012

2:41 PM

RT @planet_tweets: Current debate over on #eltchat: what makes a good teacher? We'd say: teaching the whole class, engaging strugglers and bright kids alike.

MrChrisJWilson

4/18/2012

2:41 PM

RT @Shaunwilden  I like this activity so must they  #eltchat < it's amazing how one teachers groups "don't like" gallery walks and others do

esolcourses

4/18/2012

2:41 PM

RT @JoHart: #ELTchat synergy - teacher & students "feeding" off one another ] good point, Jo! Always a big plus when you get this in lessons

mzteachuh

4/18/2012

2:41 PM

RT @ShellTerrell: RT @cioccas: How do you find your way to your new students?... Listen to them, observe them #ELTchat

AmpaIesIsabel

4/18/2012

2:41 PM

RT @timoslimo: @ShellTerrell #eltchat Have to give respect to students. Which is more difficult than just respecting them. It's an active, everyday process

alhen_

4/18/2012

2:41 PM

#eltchat Look in the eye and trust. If you just say it, but don't believe it, they'll know. They can tell, so it has to be genuine.

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:41 PM

@Shaunwilden @TyKendall One believed lecturing the only way to teach & even to language learners #ELTChat

yitzha_sarwono

4/18/2012

2:41 PM

@ShellTerrell Lucky me for working in a montessori school that can nurture both teachers and students' growth #ELTchat

ElkySmith

4/18/2012

2:41 PM

#eltchat Good Ls pay attention to detail

JoHart

4/18/2012

2:41 PM

#ELTchat synergy - teacher & students "feeding" off one another

TyKendall

4/18/2012

2:41 PM

@Shaunwilden #ELTchat yes! there's always one....! :-)

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:41 PM

@Shaunwilden @TyKendall I did meet some that were 1st year teachers, though #ELTChat

mzteachuh

4/18/2012

2:41 PM

RT @yitzha_sarwono: #ELTchat my fave teachers:the one who are passionate about their subject coz they'll infect their students

mltmpk

4/18/2012

2:41 PM

β€@TyKendall: #ELTchat http://t.co/KqE1xi74    Interesting Link on the qualities of a good teacherβ€

antoniaclare

4/18/2012

2:42 PM

How to make a teacher great - Bill Gates TED talk http://t.co/hPaUm5V5 #eltchat

alhen_

4/18/2012

2:42 PM

#eltchat good ss are like good friends. They're always pushing further.

TxTechChick

4/18/2012

2:42 PM

RT @ShellTerrell: RT @Shaunwilden: It's amazing how quickly the sts can pick up and even mirror the teachers stress etc #eltchat

MonaAlBader

4/18/2012

2:42 PM

@Marisa_C Thanks! It really worth more examination! #ELTCHAT

tesPrimary

4/18/2012

2:42 PM

@rliberni Indeed. We're on the same wavelength #eltchat

ChristineHealey

4/18/2012

2:42 PM

A good teacher smiles a lot and acknowledges everyone in a calm and reassuring way. #eltchat

Marisa_C

4/18/2012

2:42 PM

RT @ElkySmith: #eltchat Good Ls pay attention to detail > true of adults & young adults perhaps but not YLs - more holistic then

MrChrisJWilson

4/18/2012

2:42 PM

RT @Shaunwilden: RT @gnc957: A good teacher is inspired by his/her students - they bring out the best in each other! #eltchat I like that thought :-)

TyKendall

4/18/2012

2:43 PM

@Marisa_C  I can't claim credit, it was from a BBC article "what makes a good teacher" http://t.co/uHdWDTaP #ELTchat

englishbanana

4/18/2012

2:43 PM

RT @EvocationEFL: Discussion currently taking place on the qualities of a good teacher #ELTCHAT #EFL #TEFL #TeachingEnglish

AmpaIesIsabel

4/18/2012

2:43 PM

#eltchat How to teach diversity, are teachers prepare?

esolcourses

4/18/2012

2:43 PM

RT @antoniaclare: How to make a teacher great - Bill Gates TED talk http://t.co/aegKH0UG #eltchat ] cheers for that! Will watch l8tr

yitzha_sarwono

4/18/2012

2:43 PM

RT @antoniaclare: How to make a teacher great - Bill Gates TED talk http://t.co/hPaUm5V5 #eltchat

mltmpk

4/18/2012

2:43 PM

β€@ElkySmith: #eltchat Good Ls pay attention to detailβ€

antoniaclare

4/18/2012

2:43 PM

RT @mltmpk: β€@JoHart: #ELTchat synergy - teacher & students "feeding" off one anotherβ€

tesPrimary

4/18/2012

2:43 PM

@ChristineHealey Indeed. A good teacher WANTS to be there #eltchat

Marisa_C

4/18/2012

2:43 PM

@TyKendall I like that comment - in tune with my own feeling of aim of all teaching: to wean learner away from T #ELTchat

mltmpk

4/18/2012

2:43 PM

β€@JoHart: #ELTchat synergy - teacher & students "feeding" off one anotherβ€

antoniaclare

4/18/2012

2:44 PM

@ShellTerrell ..spread the love ;) #eltchat

cybraryman1

4/18/2012

2:44 PM

My Passion Based Learning page: http://t.co/v8ekqRu2 #eltchat #edchat

mzteachuh

4/18/2012

2:44 PM

RT @Marisa_C: What about learners ? What are the Qualities of good learners? Any of you familar with Good Learner Studies? #eltchat

Chi_educate

4/18/2012

2:44 PM

RT @TyKendall: #ELTchat empathy, positive mental attitude (there's nothing worse than a bitter or perma-angry teacher!)

Marisa_C

4/18/2012

2:44 PM

RT @TyKendall: @Marisa_C  I can't claim credit, it was from a BBC article "what makes a good teacher" http://t.co/T1FQ43mr #ELTchat

mltmpk

4/18/2012

2:44 PM

β€@TyKendall: "the highest quality teaching and learning comes when we have the greatest autonomy for the teacher and the learner".  #ELTchat

mzteachuh

4/18/2012

2:44 PM

RT @ShellTerrell: Agree! RT @bealer81: It's important to remember what it's like to be a student #eltchat

ChristineHealey

4/18/2012

2:44 PM

@tesPrimary oooh yes! #eltchat

mltmpk

4/18/2012

2:44 PM

β€@antoniaclare: How to make a teacher great - Bill Gates TED talk http://t.co/BqnsPDNm #eltchatβ€

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:44 PM

All of us here are gr8 Tchrs bcuz daily we collaborate w/ each other to find ways to be better. How do we help those not here? #ELTChat

mltmpk

4/18/2012

2:44 PM

A Good teacher enjoys!β€@ChristineHealey: A good teacher smiles a lot and acknowledges everyone in a calm and reassuring way. #eltchatβ€

JoHart

4/18/2012

2:44 PM

@TyKendall #ELTchat agree but for some stdnts we need structure to generate motivation

JoHart

4/18/2012

2:45 PM

@ShellTerrell #ELTchat - hard one Shelly - taking horses to water etc - imho invoke "self interest in some way"

teflerinha

4/18/2012

2:45 PM

RT @TyKendall: http://t.co/B4CzTOmR #ELTchat, I'm the "link" guy today - another good link for further reading! :-) Thanks for all these!

Shaunwilden

4/18/2012

2:45 PM

@ElkySmith @ShellTerrell Often easier said than done though  #ELTchat

TyKendall

4/18/2012

2:45 PM

http://t.co/6HLb3gbX #ELTchat, I'm the "link" guy today - another good link for further reading! :-)

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:45 PM

Awesome! RT @cioccas: I've started a community at work to try to ease other Ts into sharing, supporting & collaborating -> growing! #ELTchat

Marisa_C

4/18/2012

2:45 PM

I love this new term here "perma-angry" cool #Eltchat

AlexandraKouk

4/18/2012

2:45 PM

RT @ShellTerrell:... gr8 Tchrs bcuz daily we collaborate ... to find ways to be the better. How do we help those not here? #eltchat

cioccas

4/18/2012

2:45 PM

@ShellTerrell I've started a community at work to try to ease other Ts into sharing, supporting & collaborating -> growing! #ELTchat

ElkySmith

4/18/2012

2:45 PM

@ShellTerrell #eltchat Encourage them to put aside their preconceptions about Twitter and give it a go!

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:45 PM

RT @ElkySmith: Encourage them to put aside their preconceptions about Twitter and give it a go! #eltchat

brambruggeman

4/18/2012

2:46 PM

Helping them find way to 'here-Twitter' RT @ShellTerrell daily we collaborate w/ each other. How do we help those not here? #ELTChat

TxTechChick

4/18/2012

2:46 PM

RT @ShellTerrell: RT @ElkySmith: Encourage them to put aside their preconceptions about Twitter and give it a go! #eltchat

ElkySmith

4/18/2012

2:46 PM

@ShellTerrell #eltchat Start a new hashtag for your local industry - e.g. #qldelt - and spread the word.

cioccas

4/18/2012

2:46 PM

RT @bealer81: A good teacher requires a good support network. Essential. From fellow teachers to DoS. #eltchat <Hear hear!

TyKendall

4/18/2012

2:46 PM

@Marisa_C  #ELTchat As long as I get the credit for "perma-angry" , then I'm cool with it :-) I tweeted it first!!!!! hahaha

tesPrimary

4/18/2012

2:46 PM

@mltmpk @TyKendall Is autonomy becoming less possible in current educational structures across the globe? #eltchat

mltmpk

4/18/2012

2:46 PM

@ShellTerrell by RTs:)) #eltchat

bealer81

4/18/2012

2:46 PM

A good teacher requires a good support network. Essential. From fellow teachers to DoS. #eltchat

cioccas

4/18/2012

2:46 PM

@ShellTerrell Have tried to get them on here, but think it's too big a step, so trying local before global #ELTchat

mltmpk

4/18/2012

2:47 PM

β€@bealer81: A good teacher requires a good support network. Essential. From fellow teachers to DoS. #eltchatβ€

Marisa_C

4/18/2012

2:47 PM

@TyKendall adopting it and will send u the royalties :-D  #ELTchat

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:47 PM

RT @bealer81: A good teacher requires a good support network. Essential. From fellow teachers to DoS. #eltchat

Shaunwilden

4/18/2012

2:47 PM

RT @teflerinha: RT @bealer81: A gd teacher requires a gd support network. Essential. From fellow teachers 2 DoS. #eltchat  Essential but not always in house

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:47 PM

Good tip! RT @cioccas: Have tried to get them on here, but think it's too big a step, so trying local before global #ELTchat

mltmpk

4/18/2012

2:47 PM

β€@Marisa_C: I love this new term here "perma-angry" cool #Eltchatβ€ me too:)

teflerinha

4/18/2012

2:47 PM

RT @bealer81: A gd teacher requires a gd support network. Essential. From fellow teachers 2 DoS. #eltchat  Essential but not always in house

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:47 PM

RT @ElkySmith: #eltchat Start a new hashtag for your local industry - e.g. #qldelt - and spread the word.

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:48 PM

Gr8 point! RT @Shaunwilden: but also the willingness to be supported #ELTChat

mltmpk

4/18/2012

2:48 PM

@bealer81 #eltchat that is the way to feel securw esp. At the very beginning of our profession

tesPrimary

4/18/2012

2:48 PM

A good teacher build good boundaries and structures that pupils respect and feel safe with. #eltchat

Shaunwilden

4/18/2012

2:48 PM

@mltmpk @bealer81 but also the willingness to be supported #ELTChat

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:48 PM

RT @yitzha_sarwono: #ELTchat share links, invite them here or in any webinars i attended, share thoughts in teachers' training that we have

cioccas

4/18/2012

2:48 PM

@ElkySmith Good to see another Aussie on here ^_^ #ELTchat

yitzha_sarwono

4/18/2012

2:48 PM

@ShellTerrell #ELTchat share links, invite them here or in any webinars i attended, share thoughts in teachers' training that we have

Marisa_C

4/18/2012

2:48 PM

@TyKendall I had two examples of perma-angry Ts last summer - made my life really miserable  #ELTchat

TyKendall

4/18/2012

2:48 PM

@Marisa_C  #ELTchat ...muchly appreciated! :-)

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:48 PM

Sometimes it's all about reaching out to at least one colleague & pointing out what they do well & asking them to share #ELTChat

cioccas

4/18/2012

2:49 PM

@ChristineHealey @ElkySmith Good to hear! #ELTchat

TeacherLola

4/18/2012

2:49 PM

RT @mltmpk: β€@bealer81: A good teacher requires a good support network. Essential. From fellow teachers to DoS. #eltchatβ€

bealer81

4/18/2012

2:49 PM

@teflerinha That's where the PLN steps in. #eltchat

royparmesan

4/18/2012

2:49 PM

@ShellTerrell Agree re gr8 teachers, but is a tough one. You can try & inspire thru example & hope for the best. Keep up good work #eltchat

TyKendall

4/18/2012

2:49 PM

@Marisa_C  #ELTchat it makes me cringe, especially observing them, you just want to slap them and tell them to turn the frown upside down

TeacherLola

4/18/2012

2:49 PM

RT @bealer81: It's important to remember what it's like to be a student #eltchat

ElkySmith

4/18/2012

2:49 PM

@Shaunwilden #eltchat There'll always be refuseniks! All it took for me was one chat over coffee with @trylingual

AlexandraKouk

4/18/2012

2:49 PM

Great idea! RT @ShellTerrell: ... reaching out to at least one colleague & pointing out what they do well & asking them to share #eltchat

rliberni

4/18/2012

2:49 PM

RT @ShellTerrell: Gr8 point! RT @Shaunwilden: but also the willingness to be supported #ELTChat

ChristineHealey

4/18/2012

2:49 PM

@cioccas @ElkySmith Australia here too! #eltchat

tesPrimary

4/18/2012

2:50 PM

Should an emphasis be placed on the teacher training process? Is it too subject based? Does it lack focus on pedagogy? #eltchat

AlexandraKouk

4/18/2012

2:50 PM

There'll always be refuseniks among Ts and Ss - do we give up on them? #eltchat

rliberni

4/18/2012

2:50 PM

Being 'touchy feely' is good but I think some 'authority' is necessary too - think why your learners have come to you #eltchat

teflerinha

4/18/2012

2:50 PM

RT @bealer81: @teflerinha That's where the PLN steps in. #eltchat Yes, great for those without peer support or supportive DoS etc

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:50 PM

RT @timoslimo: in NZ just completed #Ignition2012 - firing up emerging leaders http://t.co/fFGAUR6x & http://t.co/k8tZ1FSd #eltchat

mltmpk

4/18/2012

2:50 PM

@Shaunwilden @bealer81 #eltchat by the Colleagues or the school administ.

Marisa_C

4/18/2012

2:50 PM

RT @bealer81: @teflerinha That's where the PLN steps in. #eltchat >Hear Hear!

cybraryman1

4/18/2012

2:51 PM

A good teacher Builds Community in Classroom http://t.co/S8Crde66 & Learning from Mistakes: http://t.co/6CIPqDfi #eltchat

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:51 PM

RT @JoHart: hard one- eg take a horse to water ... imho invoking "self interest" can bring some to networks #eltchat

Shaunwilden

4/18/2012

2:51 PM

@ElkySmith :-) I think i meant ppl like us need to make sure we  keep going with showing how useful it is despite the opposition #ELTChat

ElkySmith

4/18/2012

2:51 PM

@cioccas #eltchat Likewise :-) There's got to be more...

teflerinha

4/18/2012

2:51 PM

@rliberni  Authoratative rather than authoratarian #eltchat

getintoteaching

4/18/2012

2:51 PM

RT @tesPrimary: A good teacher build good boundaries and structures that pupils respect and feel safe with. #eltchat

planet_tweets

4/18/2012

2:51 PM

Great techniques? Educators with an interest in gaming and engagement check out today's #effdebate topic http://t.co/sLV2bXOr #eltchat

MrChrisJWilson

4/18/2012

2:51 PM

@TyKendall guess we have a duty to deal with stress and anger to prevent it in ourselves #eltchat

yitzha_sarwono

4/18/2012

2:51 PM

Couldn't agree more! RT @bealer81: @teflerinha That's where the PLN steps in. #eltchat

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:51 PM

RT @royparmesan: Agree re gr8 teachers, but is a tough 1. You can try & inspire thru example & hope for the best. Keep up good work #eltchat

Marisa_C

4/18/2012

2:51 PM

@TyKendall I will not confess to such feelings publicly !!!!! :-D  #ELTchat

JoHart

4/18/2012

2:51 PM

RT @rliberni: Being 'touchy feely' is good but I think some 'authority' is necessary too - think why your learners have come to you #eltchat

ArtisEdu

4/18/2012

2:51 PM

RT @tesPrimary: A good teacher builds good boundaries and structures that pupils respect and feel safe with #eltchat

tesPrimary

4/18/2012

2:52 PM

@rliberni: "Being 'touchy feely' is good" <~Can be dangerous though. Especially in paranoid society #eltchat Especially for male teachers?

esolcourses

4/18/2012

2:52 PM

RT @AmpaIesIsabel: #ELTChat Good students go one step forward, it doesn't have to be the one we expect ] v.good point that often gets missed

AlexandraKouk

4/18/2012

2:52 PM

RT @AmpaIesIsabel: #ELTChat Good students go one step forward, it doesnt have to be the one we expect #eltchat

educlick

4/18/2012

2:52 PM

The top 10 qualities of a good teacher: http://t.co/kP9AcuKw #eltchat #edchat

Marisa_C

4/18/2012

2:52 PM

Then throughout the year revisit and check progress #Eltchat

harrisonmike

4/18/2012

2:52 PM

RT @teflerinha: @rliberni  Authoratative rather than authoratarian #eltchat

MrChrisJWilson

4/18/2012

2:52 PM

#eltchat need to be wary of "bitching session". Teachers constantly complaining about the same thing and feeling worse

TyKendall

4/18/2012

2:52 PM

#ELTchat @MrChrisJWilson  AGREE, even if we are in a mood ourselves, we should always put our "poker face" or "teacher face" on for the SS

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:52 PM

RT @teflerinha:  Authoratative rather than authoratarian #eltchat

AmpaIesIsabel

4/18/2012

2:52 PM

#ELTChat Good students go one step forward, it doesn't have to be the one we expect

mltmpk

4/18/2012

2:52 PM

β€@yitzha_sarwono:#ELTchat share links, invite them here or in any webinars i attended, share thoughts in teachers' training that we haveβ€

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:52 PM

RT @cybraryman1: A good teacher Builds Community in Classroom http://t.co/S8Crde66 & Learning from Mistakes: http://t.co/6CIPqDfi #eltchat

brambruggeman

4/18/2012

2:52 PM

Twitter workshops 4 teachers! they often don't see Twitter as PLN RT Helping them to 'here' RT @ShellTerrell daily we collaborate. #ELTChat

Marisa_C

4/18/2012

2:52 PM

One tool which I have used with great success is turning good learner qualities into a questionnaire for awareness raising #ELTchat

BobK99

4/18/2012

2:53 PM

RT @teflerinha: @rliberni  Authoratative rather than authoratarian #eltchat > Well put!

JoHart

4/18/2012

2:53 PM

@MrChrisJWilson @TyKendall #ELTchat - imho we should not let our anger re system etc impact on stdnts so mange it ie put aside til latee

antoniaclare

4/18/2012

2:53 PM

RT @educlick: The top 10 qualities of a good teacher: http://t.co/tQg0UHlM #eltchat #edchat

ElkySmith

4/18/2012

2:53 PM

@Shaunwilden #eltchat Yes, exactly.

educlick

4/18/2012

2:53 PM

+1 !!!!!!!!  RT @tesPrimary: Also, a good teacher teaches pupils in a standard you expect of your own child to be taught #eltchat

rliberni

4/18/2012

2:53 PM

RT @Marisa_C: RT @educlick: The top 10 qualities of a good teacher: http://t.co/DQQovoWg #eltchat #edchat

Shaunwilden

4/18/2012

2:53 PM

@Marisa_C That reminds of this book, I used some of the ideas and questionnaires in here with sts http://t.co/RFkVhSUZ #ELTChat

teflerinha

4/18/2012

2:53 PM

RT @AmpaIesIsabel: #ELTChat Good students go one step forward, it doesn't have to be the one we expect

cioccas

4/18/2012

2:53 PM

@ChristineHealey @ElkySmith  @JoHart - never seen so many Aussies on #ELTchat at one time! Any more?

AmpaIesIsabel

4/18/2012

2:53 PM

RT @TyKendall: #ELTchat thinking back to my school dayz.....my favourite teachers were the ones who had time for me as an individual

Marisa_C

4/18/2012

2:53 PM

RT @educlick: The top 10 qualities of a good teacher: http://t.co/DQQovoWg #eltchat #edchat

xTeacherTx

4/18/2012

2:53 PM

RT @tesPrimary: A good teacher build good boundaries and structures that pupils respect and feel safe with. #eltchat

yitzha_sarwono

4/18/2012

2:53 PM

RT @cybraryman1: A good teacher Builds Community in Classroom http://t.co/S8Crde66 & Learning from Mistakes: http://t.co/6CIPqDfi #eltchat

educlick

4/18/2012

2:53 PM

RT @ShellTerrell: RT @Marisa_C:  Personal Qualities first, Professional Understanding Second and technical know-how last - methinks #eltchat

cioccas

4/18/2012

2:54 PM

Agree >RT @JoHart #ELTchat - imho we should not let our anger re system etc impact on stdnts so mange it ie put aside til latee

AlexandraKouk

4/18/2012

2:54 PM

still using it myself! RT @Shaunwilden:... I used some of the ideas and questionnaires in here with sts http://t.co/TsgRgJP0 #eltchat

Marisa_C

4/18/2012

2:54 PM

@Shaunwilden  #ELTChat Great resource - have it too - but takes a while to get through units my Q-aire really a shortcut to Spolsky #eltchat

mltmpk

4/18/2012

2:54 PM

β€@educlick: The top 10 qualities of a good teacher: http://t.co/Y3luBDgs #eltchat #edchatβ€

rliberni

4/18/2012

2:54 PM

RT @TyKendall: "A good teacher is like a candle - it consumes itself to light the way for others."  ~Mustafa Kemal AtatΓΌrk   #ELTchat ...

planet_tweets

4/18/2012

2:54 PM

Learning and discovering along with your class. Not being a disengaged know-it-all. #eltchat

TyKendall

4/18/2012

2:54 PM

A good teacher is like a candle - it consumes itself to light the way for others.  ~Mustafa Kemal AtatΓΌrk   #ELTchat ...

harrisonmike

4/18/2012

2:54 PM

Sorry to have missed most of #eltchat this afternoon. I've been deflating xD

teflerinha

4/18/2012

2:54 PM

RT @MrChrisJWilson: #eltchat need 2 B wary of "bitching session"...constantly complaining abt the same thing & feeling worse Yes v dangerous

MrChrisJWilson

4/18/2012

2:54 PM

@TyKendall but at the same time sts can often see straight through it. #eltchat

mltmpk

4/18/2012

2:55 PM

β€@TyKendall: "A good teacher is like a candle - it consumes itself to light the way for others."  ~Mustafa Kemal AtatΓΌrk   #ELTchat ...β€

yitzha_sarwono

4/18/2012

2:55 PM

+1 RT @TyKendall: "A good teacher is like a candle - it consumes itself to light the way for others."  ~Mustafa Kemal AtatΓΌrk   #ELTchat ...

AmpaIesIsabel

4/18/2012

2:55 PM

#ELTchat Good teachers get to know students levels of self confidence

MrJuanSho

4/18/2012

2:55 PM

@ShellTerrell webinars, reports and other techniques are some ways to help them. they must be researchers #ELTChat

ElkySmith

4/18/2012

2:55 PM

@TyKendall @rliberni Have to be careful about taking that simile too far - don't want to burn out! #eltchat

TyKendall

4/18/2012

2:55 PM

@Shaunwilden  #ELTchat making up for lost time Shaun! :-)

MonaAlBader

4/18/2012

2:55 PM

RT @antoniaclare: RT @educlick: The top 10 qualities of a good teacher: http://t.co/tQg0UHlM #eltchat #edchat

JoHart

4/18/2012

2:55 PM

@cioccas @ChristineHealey @ElkySmith "Chuckle" Lesley I join when I can as ESL closest to my area of adult literacy #ELTchat

DeeBlackman

4/18/2012

2:55 PM

β€@tesPrimary:A good teacher is something that comes frm within. Hard to train-got to have passion for teaching & learning #eltchatβ€ so true!

mltmpk

4/18/2012

2:55 PM

β€@Shaunwilden:That reminds of this book, I used some of the ideas and questionnaires in here with sts http://t.co/mUwwuE9x #ELTChatβ€

Shaunwilden

4/18/2012

2:55 PM

@TyKendall  You're full of wisdom today arent you, new vocab, links, qutoes ;-) #ELTChat

MonaAlBader

4/18/2012

2:55 PM

RT @teflerinha: RT @bealer81: A gd teacher requires a gd support network. Essential. From fellow teachers 2 DoS. #eltchat  Essential but not always in house

JoHart

4/18/2012

2:56 PM

RT @esolcourses: RT @AmpaIesIsabel: #ELTChat Good students go one step forward, it doesn't have to be the one we expect ] v.good point that often gets missed

cioccas

4/18/2012

2:56 PM

@JoHart @ChristineHealey @ElkySmith And I've missed a lot of weeks recently because of unfriendly times  - but back now! #ELTchat

JoHart

4/18/2012

2:56 PM

@esolcourses @AmpaIesIsabel So wish we could get "authority/funding model" to accept this #ELTchat

Marisa_C

4/18/2012

2:56 PM

RT @Shaunwilden: We got 5 minutes left....anything else to add? Did we cover the alphabet? Who's going to summarise? #ELTChat

tesPrimary

4/18/2012

2:56 PM

Final thoughts. A good teacher recognises that they are on a continual learning journey themselves. #eltchat

kjarrett

4/18/2012

2:56 PM

RT @ShellTerrell: Agree! RT @surreallyno: If you never doubted your teaching abilities you are not that good a teacher. IMO. #eltchat

Shaunwilden

4/18/2012

2:56 PM

We got 5 minutes left....anything else to add? Did we cover the alphabet? Who's going to summarise? #ELTChat

teflerinha

4/18/2012

2:56 PM

RT @TyKendall: "A gd teacher is lk a candle - it consumes itself 2 light the way 4 others." AtatΓΌrk #ELTchat . 2 much burnout of gd ts IMO

Marisa_C

4/18/2012

2:57 PM

Silence #eltchat - at the mention of a summary ...................................

MonaAlBader

4/18/2012

2:57 PM

RT @AmpaIesIsabel: #ELTchat Good teachers get to know students levels of self confidence

TyKendall

4/18/2012

2:57 PM

@Marisa_C  I know! They should start calling me "The Oracle of ESOL" #ELTchat! :-)

Marisa_C

4/18/2012

2:57 PM

@cioccas Yay! #ELTchat

MonaAlBader

4/18/2012

2:57 PM

RT @teflerinha: RT @AmpaIesIsabel: #ELTChat Good students go one step forward, it doesn't have to be the one we expect

AlexandraKouk

4/18/2012

2:58 PM

@JoHart negative feelings shd ideally be left outside the classroom - offers perspective 2 how important they really are, s/times #eltchat

mltmpk

4/18/2012

2:58 PM

@tesPrimary #eltchat they are lifelong Learners

yitzha_sarwono

4/18/2012

2:58 PM

@Marisa_C @Shaunwilden would love doing it if i'm given the chance #ELTchat

ElkySmith

4/18/2012

2:58 PM

@Marisa_C @Shaunwilden I'm happy to do it. What's the deadline? #eltchat

vickyloras

4/18/2012

2:58 PM

RT Excellent @bealer81: It's important to remember what it's like to be a student #eltchat

tesPrimary

4/18/2012

2:58 PM

Thank you to the hosts of this #eltchat session. Will add in my diary to pop along each week. Good stuff :-)

ChristineHealey

4/18/2012

2:58 PM

@cioccas @JoHart @ElkySmith I liked the stream and put my 140characters in! #eltchat what's ELT?

TyKendall

4/18/2012

2:58 PM

#ELTchat TUMBLEWEED.........

Kennywah

4/18/2012

2:58 PM

RT @TyKendall: "A good teacher is like a candle - it consumes itself to light the way for others."  ~Mustafa Kemal AtatΓΌrk   #ELTchat ...

esolcourses

4/18/2012

2:58 PM

RT @JoHart @AmpaIesIsabel So wish we could get "authority/funding model" to accept this #ELTchat ] hear, hear, Jo.

JoHart

4/18/2012

2:58 PM

RT @teflerinha: RT @AmpaIesIsabel: #ELTChat Good students go one step forward, it doesn't have to be the one we expect

educlick

4/18/2012

2:58 PM

@Marisa_C @Shaunwilden http://t.co/SelQB5NI "An overview of learner analysis" i hoe it helps:) #eltchat #edchat

rliberni

4/18/2012

2:58 PM

Go to dash another gr8 chat Gr8 topic! gr8 mods @Marisa_C  @ShellTerrell @Shaunwilden  thanks all :-) #eltchat

ChristineHealey

4/18/2012

2:59 PM

@cioccas @JoHart @ElkySmith thank you - that's different to ESL? #eltchat

JoHart

4/18/2012

2:59 PM

@ChristineHealey #ELTchat = Englich Language Teaching - I am really Literacy teach but so love this!

ElkySmith

4/18/2012

2:59 PM

@Marisa_C @Shaunwilden #eltchat No worries - thank you :-)

Ramsay71

4/18/2012

2:59 PM

RT @tesPrimary: A good teacher build good boundaries and structures that pupils respect and feel safe with. #eltchat

educlick

4/18/2012

2:59 PM

@JoHart Its about the qualities teachers and learners should have! #eltchat

Ramsay71

4/18/2012

2:59 PM

RT @tesPrimary: Also, a good teacher teaches pupils in a standard you expect of your own child to be taught #eltchat

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:59 PM

RT @MrJuanSho: webinars, reports and other techniques are some ways to help them. they must be researchers #ELTChat

Marisa_C

4/18/2012

2:59 PM

@ElkySmith Great! thank you - will put up transcript soon @Shaunwilden  #eltchat #ELTChat

Shaunwilden

4/18/2012

2:59 PM

@ElkySmith @Marisa_C It's as soon as you can really so if you have time great :-) #ELTChat

vickyloras

4/18/2012

2:59 PM

Missed one of the best topics ever on #ELTChat - going through the amazing tweets!!!

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

2:59 PM

Thanks for another athought provoking #ELTChat & for excellent teachers & lifelong learners who moderate @Marisa_C @rliberni @Shaunwilden

esolcourses

4/18/2012

2:59 PM

RT @JoHart @AmpaIesIsabel can be difficult working within a system where achievement is often so rigidly & narrowly defined. #ELTChat

cioccas

4/18/2012

2:59 PM

@ChristineHealey @JoHart @ElkySmith ELT English Language Teaching ^_^ Good to see you here #ELTchat

vickyloras

4/18/2012

3:00 PM

RT @Marisa_C: You can find a summary of most good learner research in B Spolsky's "conditions for l2 learning" http://t.co/T2n9YCOS #eltchat

pennyhands

4/18/2012

3:00 PM

do any other professions require you to be such a nice person? #eltchat

mltmpk

4/18/2012

3:00 PM

β€@ShellTerrell: RT @MrJuanSho: webinars, reports and other techniques are some ways to help them. they must be researchers #ELTChatβ€

TyKendall

4/18/2012

3:00 PM

#ELTchat Good chat! I'll try to be here tonight, but the Apprentice is on at 9pm too, so it's a tough choice!

antoniaclare

4/18/2012

3:00 PM

WHat does creativity mean to you as a teacher?  Pls add your ideas http://t.co/WuyPRGgn #eltchat  Is creativity important?

teflerinha

4/18/2012

3:00 PM

#eltchat Thanks everyone, great chat. Should not be here as snowed under..but worth it ;)

BobK99

4/18/2012

3:00 PM

RT @TyKendall: @Marisa_C  I know! They should start calling me "The Oracle of ESOL" #ELTchat! :-) > or just 'OracLES-r-us'? :-)

Ramsay71

4/18/2012

3:00 PM

RT @tesPrimary: Final thoughts. A good teacher recognises that they are on a continual learning journey themselves. #eltchat

coachyetter

4/18/2012

3:00 PM

RT @TyKendall: "A good teacher is like a candle - it consumes itself to light the way for others."  ~Mustafa Kemal AtatΓΌrk   #ELTchat ...

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

3:01 PM

RT @timoslimo: Aim is to connect & spread awesomeness across edu in NZ. Reactions: http://t.co/1pkD8CXy and http://t.co/Lx7Jdw46 #eltchat

Shaunwilden

4/18/2012

3:01 PM

Tonights #eltchat is on What is the best practice for observing teachers?  see you 9 BST

Ali000123

4/18/2012

3:01 PM

@tesPrimary any quick tips for Sept Pgces #eltchat

cioccas

4/18/2012

3:01 PM

@ChristineHealey  Not really - ELT encompasses ESL and EFL (English as a Foreign Language) and many more acronyms! #ELTChat

CELT_Athens

4/18/2012

3:01 PM

RT @Marisa_C: May I announce to all and #ELTchat that I am preparing SPECIAL blog badges for our super duper summary writers!!!!

ChristineHealey

4/18/2012

3:01 PM

@pennyhands retail, visitor services, plenty

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

3:01 PM

RT @Marisa_C: May I announce to all and #ELTchat that I am preparing SPECIAL blog badges for our super duper summary writers!!!!

JoHart

4/18/2012

3:01 PM

@educlick Umm! Don't think we can specify qulities learners "should have" this wld be presctiptive/discriminatory? #ELTchat

Marisa_C

4/18/2012

3:01 PM

May I announce to all and #ELTchat that I am preparing SPECIAL blog badges for our super duper summary writers!!!!

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

3:01 PM

Want to try enticing colleagues to join online pd, try inviting them 2 free Virtual Round Table ECon this wknd #ELTChat http://t.co/wOheREpq

theclasstopper

4/18/2012

3:02 PM

RT @tesPrimary: Final thoughts. A good teacher recognises that they are on a continual learning journey themselves. #eltchat

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

3:02 PM

RT @AmpaIesIsabel: #ELTChat Good students often think that learning is not enough, need to experiment what they are taught

Shaunwilden

4/18/2012

3:02 PM

RT @Marisa_C: May I announce to all and #ELTchat that I am preparing SPECIAL blog badges for our super duper summary writers!!!!

TyKendall

4/18/2012

3:02 PM

@yitzha_sarwono  #ELTchat thanks!!!!! :-)

royparmesan

4/18/2012

3:02 PM

Max. agree re questionnaires @marisa_c @shaunwilden Takes time but is gr8 opportunity for St ownership #eltchat

pennyhands

4/18/2012

3:02 PM

Do any other professions require you to be such a nice person? #eltchat

AmpaIesIsabel

4/18/2012

3:02 PM

#ELTChat Good students often think that learning is not enough, need to experiment what they are taught

mltmpk

4/18/2012

3:02 PM

β€@antoniaclare: WHat does creativity mean to you as a teacher?  Pls add your ideas http://t.co/NCvD2Htr #eltchat  Is creativity important?β€

yitzha_sarwono

4/18/2012

3:02 PM

@TyKendall it's a blast to have you around #ELTchat Ty!

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

3:02 PM

RT @Shaunwilden: Tonights #eltchat is on What is the best practice for observing teachers?  see you 9 BST

Marisa_C

4/18/2012

3:03 PM

@royparmesan will blog about it soon - actually got a post ready from a while ago - one of my million draft posts :-)  #eltchat

cioccas

4/18/2012

3:03 PM

RT @AlexandraKouk: Thank you all for a great #eltchat! Special thanks to our mods @Marisa_C @rliberni @Shaunwilden  @ShellTerrell :-)))

Shaunwilden

4/18/2012

3:03 PM

Right after that busy #eltchat I'm off to get sushi for lunch anyone want?

mltmpk

4/18/2012

3:03 PM

β€@Marisa_C: May I announce to all and #ELTchat that I am preparing SPECIAL blog badges for our super duper summary writers!!!!β€

educlick

4/18/2012

3:03 PM

#eltchat For teachers, i think 1st quality is to be PASSIONate about teaching and pedagogics. http://t.co/jNXbUJNq

AlexandraKouk

4/18/2012

3:03 PM

Thank you all for a great #eltchat! Special thanks to our mods @Marisa_C @rliberni @Shaunwilden  @ShellTerrell :-))) #eltchat

paddygreenleaf

4/18/2012

3:03 PM

RT @Shaunwilden: Tonights #eltchat is on What is the best practice for observing teachers?  see you 9 BST

teflerinha

4/18/2012

3:03 PM

RT @pennyhands: Do any other professions require U 2 B such a nice person? #eltchat Warm ,genuine, involved..but not ncssrly always nice?

lu_bodeman

4/18/2012

3:04 PM

Had to miss out on #eltchat...got tied up. :(  I'll catch the summary later.

BobK99

4/18/2012

3:04 PM

RT @Marisa_C: May I announce to all and #ELTchat that I am preparing SPECIAL blog badges...> Cool! And do they get bgr&bgr for the old lags?

TyKendall

4/18/2012

3:04 PM

#ELTchat ...will probably lurk tonight if my attention will be split, enjoy the rest of your day/night folks and try not to be PERMA-ANGRY!

mltmpk

4/18/2012

3:04 PM

β€@Shaunwilden: Tonights #eltchat is on What is the best practice for observing teachers?  see you 9 BSTβ€

esolcourses

4/18/2012

3:04 PM

RT @AlexandraKouk: Thank you all for a great #eltchat! Special thanks to our mods @Marisa_C @rliberni @Shaunwilden  @ShellTerrell :-))) #eltchat

TheHomeworkDog

4/18/2012

3:04 PM

RT @cybraryman1: A good teacher Builds Community in Classroom http://t.co/S8Crde66 & Learning from Mistakes: http://t.co/6CIPqDfi #eltchat

Marisa_C

4/18/2012

3:04 PM

@Shaunwilden Moi!  #eltchat

royparmesan

4/18/2012

3:05 PM

@Marisa_C Looking fwd to ur blog post! #eltchat

Roycan_es

4/18/2012

3:05 PM

RT @ampaiesisabel: #ELTChat Good students often think that learning is not enough, need to experiment what they are taught

MonaAlBader

4/18/2012

3:05 PM

RT @AlexandraKouk: Thank you all for a great #eltchat! Special thanks to our mods @Marisa_C @rliberni @Shaunwilden  @ShellTerrell :-))) #eltchat

pennyhands

4/18/2012

3:05 PM

@teflerinha Ah, yes, that word 'nice'. You're right. Not good to be too nice. Just like being a parent, really #eltchat

EvocationEFL

4/18/2012

3:05 PM

RT @AlexandraKouk: Thank you all for a great #eltchat! Special thanks to our mods @Marisa_C @rliberni @Shaunwilden  @ShellTerrell :-))) #eltchat

Marie_Sanako

4/18/2012

3:05 PM

RT @AlexandraKouk: Thank you all for a great #eltchat! Special thanks to our mods @Marisa_C @rliberni @Shaunwilden  @ShellTerrell :-))) #eltchat

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

3:05 PM

RT @TyKendall: #ELTchat ...will probably lurk tonight if my attention will be split, enjoy the rest of your day/night folks and try not to be PERMA-ANGRY!

teflerinha

4/18/2012

3:06 PM

@pennyhands  Yes, not  dissimilar ...;) #eltchat

MonaAlBader

4/18/2012

3:06 PM

RT @educlick: #eltchat For teachers, i think 1st quality is to be PASSIONate about teaching and pedagogics. http://t.co/jNXbUJNq

ShellTerrell

4/18/2012

3:06 PM

RT @educlick: #eltchat For teachers, i think 1st quality is to be PASSIONate about teaching and pedagogics. http://t.co/jNXbUJNq

mltmpk

4/18/2012

3:06 PM

Me too β€@royparmesan: @Marisa_C Looking fwd to ur blog post! #eltchatβ€

esolcourses

4/18/2012

3:06 PM

my guest post on @Marisa_C's TEFL Matters, (2nd plug) on protecting your blog content from scrapers http://t.co/ytmL8JXp #eltchat #edchat

mltmpk

4/18/2012

3:06 PM

β€@Roycan_es: RT @ampaiesisabel: #ELTChat Good students often think that learning is not enough, need to experiment what they are taughtβ€

BobK99

4/18/2012

3:07 PM

If anyone's left in #eltchat, thanks and au prochain!

MonaAlBader

4/18/2012

3:07 PM

RT @AmpaIesIsabel: #ELTChat Good students often think that learning is not enough, need to experiment what they are taught

mltmpk

4/18/2012

3:07 PM

β€@esolcourses:guest post on @Marisa_C's TEFL Matters, (2nd plug) on protecting your blog content from scrapers http://t.co/juL4kHE4 #eltchat

MrChrisJWilson

4/18/2012

3:07 PM

RT @Shaunwilden: Tonights #eltchat is on What is the best practice for observing teachers? < same as my last blog post http://t.co/Z5TSBjtD

JoHart

4/18/2012

3:07 PM

#ELTchat - best definition of good studnet = those who wat to/have passion to learn :)

alhen_

4/18/2012

3:08 PM

#eltchat It's just great to see so many teachers involved in discussion about teaching and learning :) #fb

 

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