Looking at the chart that Simon posted it looks very difficult to become a communicative teacher,because it requieres to study the approach and all its implications and of course; that the headmaster "really" wants to apply it and is willing to make the changes required for it. Then, if teachers are taught on how to do it and "catch" the idea in depth they will be able to motivate other teachers and go on learning by studying and applying the right methodology in classes. Besides, if you as a teacher see that your children are motivated, they will work with enthusiasm and they will love to learn new things; this knowledge they will apply to solve problems or to new situations, so they should be eager to learn. And at the same time you as a teacher will feel that slowly the changes are coming to the students minds and this will allow you to be patient and flexible because you will know what your students need and you must guide them in learning.
You could think:"It sounds pretty well" and you are right..... I don't think it's easy but if you don't convince yourself that you can do it and study to achieve the goal with the support of the school authorities of course it will be very difficult. Well, if we are well prepared and willing to do it it shiold work shouldn't it?
Certainly we have to think that we can do it, that we can be communicative teachers, but we also have to be realistic. I think we have to put great expectations on ourselves as teachers, but always being realistic. If we think we can be super teachers and fulfill all the roles that a communicative teacher is supposed to, we are going to be disappointed if we cannot do it. It is always good to have in mind what we can and cannot do.
ResponderEliminarYes, sometimes high expectations can make us forget our reality, but at the same time it encourages to try to do it and look for new strategies, studying for instance.
ResponderEliminarNice work Carmen. I think we can do, if everything is right (and there are a lot of factors). However, we must always remember: You can lead a hourse to water but you can't make it drink. This is were the learner-centered approach becomes useful. The teacher does their part but everything depends on the learner doing their part. The responsibility (hence the work-load) can be shared:)
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