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Which of the following is a key difference between teaching teachers and teaching learners?
Which of the following is a key difference between teaching teachers and teaching learners?
- The importance of planning.
- The type of language used. (correct)
- The need for subject matter knowledge.
- The need for classroom management skills.
When teaching teachers, it is not important for trainers to have knowledge of the local educational system.
When teaching teachers, it is not important for trainers to have knowledge of the local educational system.
False (B)
What is the term used to describe how adults learn, which trainers must be aware of?
What is the term used to describe how adults learn, which trainers must be aware of?
andragogy
Planning for learners often involves _______ and age-appropriate activities.
Planning for learners often involves _______ and age-appropriate activities.
What is one aspect of classroom management that differs greatly between teaching adults and children?
What is one aspect of classroom management that differs greatly between teaching adults and children?
The processes of planning are completely different for teaching teachers compared to teaching learners.
The processes of planning are completely different for teaching teachers compared to teaching learners.
What should be fostered when planning for teachers, integrating theory with practical application?
What should be fostered when planning for teachers, integrating theory with practical application?
Match the following educational terms with their descriptions:
Match the following educational terms with their descriptions:
A teacher trainer’s role encompasses which of the following aspects?
A teacher trainer’s role encompasses which of the following aspects?
Which of the following is NOT a key condition for successful teacher training in ELT?
Which of the following is NOT a key condition for successful teacher training in ELT?
It is crucial for teacher trainers to understand their trainees’ previous teaching experiences.
It is crucial for teacher trainers to understand their trainees’ previous teaching experiences.
What is the primary goal of micro-teaching sessions in teacher training?
What is the primary goal of micro-teaching sessions in teacher training?
Effective teacher training programs should include sufficient time for trainees to practice new skills.
Effective teacher training programs should include sufficient time for trainees to practice new skills.
What is the importance of qualified trainers in ELT teacher training?
What is the importance of qualified trainers in ELT teacher training?
Teacher trainers must guide their trainees on various ______ methods, including formative and summative assessments.
Teacher trainers must guide their trainees on various ______ methods, including formative and summative assessments.
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of classroom observations in teacher training?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of classroom observations in teacher training?
The availability of up-to-date textbooks, research articles, and digital resources falls under the category of ______ in ELT teacher training.
The availability of up-to-date textbooks, research articles, and digital resources falls under the category of ______ in ELT teacher training.
Teacher trainers should only focus on presenting theoretical knowledge and not engage with trainees' personal beliefs and experiences.
Teacher trainers should only focus on presenting theoretical knowledge and not engage with trainees' personal beliefs and experiences.
Match the following conditions for successful ELT teacher training with their corresponding descriptions:
Match the following conditions for successful ELT teacher training with their corresponding descriptions:
Technology should be avoided in ELT teacher training to ensure a traditional learning experience.
Technology should be avoided in ELT teacher training to ensure a traditional learning experience.
Explain the importance of providing trainees with practical experiences during their teacher training.
Explain the importance of providing trainees with practical experiences during their teacher training.
Teacher trainers should encourage an environment of ______ where trainees feel comfortable sharing their views and reflecting on their beliefs.
Teacher trainers should encourage an environment of ______ where trainees feel comfortable sharing their views and reflecting on their beliefs.
Which of these components helps trainees to critically evaluate their teaching methods and experiences?
Which of these components helps trainees to critically evaluate their teaching methods and experiences?
A supportive and collaborative environment in ELT teacher training often involves opportunities for ______, where experienced educators guide and support trainees.
A supportive and collaborative environment in ELT teacher training often involves opportunities for ______, where experienced educators guide and support trainees.
Match the following aspects of teacher training with their corresponding description:
Match the following aspects of teacher training with their corresponding description:
How can collaboration among trainees be beneficial in ELT teacher training?
How can collaboration among trainees be beneficial in ELT teacher training?
The quality of language learning depends solely on the teaching strategies used.
The quality of language learning depends solely on the teaching strategies used.
What is the significance of aligning assessments with learning objectives?
What is the significance of aligning assessments with learning objectives?
What is the main purpose of regular assessment and feedback in ELT teacher training?
What is the main purpose of regular assessment and feedback in ELT teacher training?
Creating a safe and inclusive learning environment is not crucial for successful ELT teacher training.
Creating a safe and inclusive learning environment is not crucial for successful ELT teacher training.
Teacher trainers should provide ______ to help trainees see the relevance of theory to their actual teaching practice.
Teacher trainers should provide ______ to help trainees see the relevance of theory to their actual teaching practice.
Why is it essential to have well-organized schedules with a balance between instructional time, practical application, and reflection periods in ELT teacher training programs?
Why is it essential to have well-organized schedules with a balance between instructional time, practical application, and reflection periods in ELT teacher training programs?
Which of the following is an example of a practical aspect of teacher training?
Which of the following is an example of a practical aspect of teacher training?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of incorporating technology into ELT teacher training?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of incorporating technology into ELT teacher training?
Experienced teachers do not benefit from teacher training programs.
Experienced teachers do not benefit from teacher training programs.
Effective ELT teacher training programs should have ______ that align with the needs of the trainees and the demands of the field.
Effective ELT teacher training programs should have ______ that align with the needs of the trainees and the demands of the field.
What is the ultimate goal of teacher training programs?
What is the ultimate goal of teacher training programs?
Explain how understanding the needs of both novice and experienced teachers can help trainers build a successful professional learning community.
Explain how understanding the needs of both novice and experienced teachers can help trainers build a successful professional learning community.
What is a key consideration when using language during teacher training?
What is a key consideration when using language during teacher training?
Language games should primarily be used for entertainment purposes in teacher training.
Language games should primarily be used for entertainment purposes in teacher training.
Besides language, what other types of factors should teacher trainers understand about the contexts in which English is taught?
Besides language, what other types of factors should teacher trainers understand about the contexts in which English is taught?
Teacher trainers should be aware of the first languages of their trainees and their students to address matters such as language transfer and -.
Teacher trainers should be aware of the first languages of their trainees and their students to address matters such as language transfer and -.
Match the following contexts with their descriptions:
Match the following contexts with their descriptions:
The approach for teaching teachers is exactly the same as the approach for teaching learners.
The approach for teaching teachers is exactly the same as the approach for teaching learners.
What modeling approach do trainers use to expose language learner teachers to English?
What modeling approach do trainers use to expose language learner teachers to English?
What can trainers use to aid comprehension when giving instructions in English?
What can trainers use to aid comprehension when giving instructions in English?
Understanding ___________ contexts helps trainers address cultural barriers and promote inclusion.
Understanding ___________ contexts helps trainers address cultural barriers and promote inclusion.
What is required for teacher trainers to provide relevant guidance relating to educational systems?
What is required for teacher trainers to provide relevant guidance relating to educational systems?
Socioeconomic factors have a minimal impact on the student's learning environment.
Socioeconomic factors have a minimal impact on the student's learning environment.
What specific kind of support can a trainer offer who understands the limitations of under-resourced learning environment?
What specific kind of support can a trainer offer who understands the limitations of under-resourced learning environment?
Trainers should be aware of the ___________ diversity within the classroom and the impact of _______ transfer.
Trainers should be aware of the ___________ diversity within the classroom and the impact of _______ transfer.
Match the following institutional contexts with their effects on teaching:
Match the following institutional contexts with their effects on teaching:
What aspect of technology is important for teacher trainers to consider for effective ELT?
What aspect of technology is important for teacher trainers to consider for effective ELT?
What is a significant challenge for novice teachers?
What is a significant challenge for novice teachers?
Experienced teachers typically lack confidence in their skills.
Experienced teachers typically lack confidence in their skills.
What is the term for the practice where teachers critically evaluate their teaching methods?
What is the term for the practice where teachers critically evaluate their teaching methods?
Novice teachers often lack __________ when implementing classroom management strategies.
Novice teachers often lack __________ when implementing classroom management strategies.
Match the following teaching characteristics with novice or experienced teachers:
Match the following teaching characteristics with novice or experienced teachers:
Which of the following is an essential aspect for teacher trainers?
Which of the following is an essential aspect for teacher trainers?
Teacher trainers should create the same training programs for both novice and experienced teachers.
Teacher trainers should create the same training programs for both novice and experienced teachers.
What is the focus of training for novice teachers?
What is the focus of training for novice teachers?
Experienced teachers are more __________ in their teaching approach.
Experienced teachers are more __________ in their teaching approach.
Match the following context categories with their definitions:
Match the following context categories with their definitions:
Which type of skills do experienced teachers typically possess more of compared to novice teachers?
Which type of skills do experienced teachers typically possess more of compared to novice teachers?
Both novice and experienced teachers benefit from guided reflection activities.
Both novice and experienced teachers benefit from guided reflection activities.
What do trainers need to provide to novice teachers for effective support?
What do trainers need to provide to novice teachers for effective support?
Trainers can promote __________ practice among teachers to enhance their teaching.
Trainers can promote __________ practice among teachers to enhance their teaching.
Flashcards
Local Educational System Knowledge
Local Educational System Knowledge
Understanding local educational policies and curricula to aid teaching.
Developmental Stages
Developmental Stages
Different phases in which children or teenagers learn and develop.
Andragogy
Andragogy
The method and practice of teaching adult learners.
Scaffolding in Planning
Scaffolding in Planning
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Professional Development Goals
Professional Development Goals
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Classroom Management for Adults
Classroom Management for Adults
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Simplified Language for Learners
Simplified Language for Learners
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Reflective Practice
Reflective Practice
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Language of Instruction
Language of Instruction
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Role of Trainer
Role of Trainer
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Cultural Contexts
Cultural Contexts
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Educational Contexts
Educational Contexts
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Socioeconomic Contexts
Socioeconomic Contexts
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Linguistic Contexts
Linguistic Contexts
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Institutional Contexts
Institutional Contexts
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Use of Language Games
Use of Language Games
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Classroom Language Acquisition
Classroom Language Acquisition
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Modeling Best Practices
Modeling Best Practices
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Classroom Management Strategies
Classroom Management Strategies
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Complex Ideas in L1
Complex Ideas in L1
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Communication in ELT
Communication in ELT
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Technological Contexts
Technological Contexts
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Goals of Instruction
Goals of Instruction
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Integration of Technology
Integration of Technology
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Contextual Understanding
Contextual Understanding
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Novice Teachers
Novice Teachers
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Experienced Teachers
Experienced Teachers
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Pedagogical Knowledge
Pedagogical Knowledge
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Classroom Management
Classroom Management
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Confidence in Teaching
Confidence in Teaching
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Tailored Training Programs
Tailored Training Programs
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Mentorship in Teaching
Mentorship in Teaching
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Support for Novice Teachers
Support for Novice Teachers
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Professional Growth Opportunities
Professional Growth Opportunities
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Collaborative Reflection
Collaborative Reflection
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Behavior Management Strategies
Behavior Management Strategies
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Continuous Improvement
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Professional Learning Community (PLC)
Professional Learning Community (PLC)
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Continuous Professional Development
Continuous Professional Development
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Adequate Time
Adequate Time
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Resources and Expertise
Resources and Expertise
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Clear Objectives
Clear Objectives
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Mentorship
Mentorship
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Collaborative Learning
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Safe Learning Space
Safe Learning Space
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Structured Scheduling
Structured Scheduling
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Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
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Feedback
Feedback
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Multifaceted Role of Teacher Trainers
Multifaceted Role of Teacher Trainers
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Personal Aspect
Personal Aspect
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Beliefs and Attitudes
Beliefs and Attitudes
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Experiences and Backgrounds
Experiences and Backgrounds
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Professional Aspect
Professional Aspect
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Theoretical Foundations
Theoretical Foundations
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Teaching Strategies
Teaching Strategies
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Assessment and Evaluation
Assessment and Evaluation
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Practical Aspect
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Micro-Teaching Sessions
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Classroom Observations
Classroom Observations
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Practicum and Internships
Practicum and Internships
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Lesson Planning
Lesson Planning
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Holistic Training Approach
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Study Notes
Teaching Teachers vs. Teaching Learners
- Teaching teachers and learners differ significantly
- Both require knowledge of the educational system
- Teachers need knowledge of child/adolescent development and age-appropriate methods.
- Trainers need knowledge of adult learning principles (andragogy)
Planning Skills
- Planning involves setting goals and objectives
- Learner planning involves scaffolding with age-appropriate activities
- Teacher planning focuses on professional development and connecting theory to practice
Classroom Management
- Management skills like grouping are similar
- Managing adults differs from managing children or teens
- Adult learners have higher expectations of relevance and respect
Language Usage
- Learner language needs to be simplified and graded
- Teacher language needs to be clear, accessible, and might include technical terms in some cases.
- Training uses more diverse language for complex ideas, occasionally using the trainees' native language
Low-Level English Teachers
- Training should use English whenever possible to expose teachers to the language.
- Support understanding through visuals, gestures, and opportunities to use their native language when needed
Language Games
- Using language games in training gives teachers experience, analysis, and adaptation tools
- They illustrate language and cognitive demands of games, including classroom management strategies
Importance of Contexts
- Cultural context influences perception, communication, and learning, potentially impacting teaching effectiveness
- Teacher trainers must be aware of trainees' and students' cultural backgrounds
- Educational contexts and systems, including curriculum and assessment, shape teaching approaches
- Socioeconomic factors, like resources in under-resourced classrooms, must be considered
- Multilingual contexts should consider language transfer and code-switching
- Institutional context (private vs public schools) and technological resources (internet, devices) matter
Novice vs. Experienced Teachers
- Novices may lack classroom management experience and confidence
- They rely more on pre-prepared materials
- Experienced teachers have a deep understanding of pedagogy and are better equipped to adjust, improvise, and manage behaviour
- They are more confident and autonomous
- Experienced teachers are better at reflective practice
Essential Conditions for Successful Teacher Training
- Time: sufficient duration for comprehensive training, structured schedule, time for practice & feedback
- Resources: qualified trainers, updated materials, technology access
- Objectives: clearly defined learning outcomes aligned with needs, goal-oriented training, assessment and feedback
- Environment: mentorship and support, collaborative learning (peer reflection), safe and inclusive space
Multifaceted Role of Teacher Trainers
- Personal: understand beliefs, experience, learning styles, attitudes
- Professional: equipping with knowledge, theories, and strategies (eg. language acquisition, pedagogical frameworks)
- Practical: providing hands-on activities (micro-teaching, classroom observations, practicums, lesson planning)
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