The Evolving Role of Teachers in the 21st Century

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What is the role of the teacher as 'The Controller' primarily focused on?

Guiding student discussions and promoting student-centered learning

Allowing students to take charge of their own learning process

Ensuring accurate reproduction and drilling techniques when introducing a new language (correct)

Encouraging students to independently explore various learning resources

According to Harmer, why is it more sensible to describe different teacher roles rather than make value judgments about their effectiveness?

Because it allows for a more objective evaluation of teaching strategies

Because it emphasizes the importance of teacher-centered classrooms

Because it helps in understanding the evolving role of an ESL teacher (correct)

Because it avoids criticism of traditional teaching methods

What is the main focus of teachers in the 21st-century classroom?

Maintaining traditional teaching methods

Creating productive classroom environments for student development (correct)

Centering the classroom around the teacher's expertise

Focusing solely on students' present needs

What does Harmer emphasize about teacher roles?

The usefulness of different teacher roles without making value judgments about their effectiveness Signup and view all the answers

'The Controller' role in teaching is most suitable for which situation?

'The Controller' role is suitable for introducing a new language and requiring accurate reproduction and drilling techniques Signup and view all the answers

What does Harmer emphasize about teacher roles?

They should be described based on their usefulness rather than effectiveness Signup and view all the answers

In the 21st century classroom, what is the primary focus of teachers?

Facilitating student learning and creating productive classroom environments Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the teacher as 'The Controller' primarily focused on?

Being in complete charge of the class, students' actions, and language reproduction Signup and view all the answers

Does 'The Controller' role really allow for enough student talk time?

No, it mostly focuses on the teacher being the center of attention Signup and view all the answers

'The Controller' role may have the gift of instruction and inspire through their own knowledge and expertise, but is it really enjoyable for the learners?

No, it may not be enjoyable as it mostly centers around the teacher's authority Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of a teacher in the 21st-century classroom?

Facilitating student learning and creating productive classroom environments Signup and view all the answers

When does the teacher assume 'The Controller' role?

When a new language is being introduced and accurate reproduction is needed Signup and view all the answers

Does 'The Controller' role allow for enough student talk time?

No, it does not allow for enough student talk time Signup and view all the answers

What does Harmer emphasize about different teacher roles?

'It makes more sense to describe different teacher roles and say what they are useful for' Signup and view all the answers

'The Controller' role may have the gift of instruction and inspire through their own knowledge and expertise, but is it really enjoyable for the learners?

'No, it may not be enjoyable for the learners' Signup and view all the answers

The Evolving Role of Teachers in the 21st Century

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What is the role of the teacher as 'The Controller' primarily focused on?

According to Harmer, why is it more sensible to describe different teacher roles rather than make value judgments about their effectiveness?

What is the main focus of teachers in the 21st-century classroom?

What does Harmer emphasize about teacher roles?

'The Controller' role in teaching is most suitable for which situation?

What does Harmer emphasize about teacher roles?

In the 21st century classroom, what is the primary focus of teachers?

What is the role of the teacher as 'The Controller' primarily focused on?

Does 'The Controller' role really allow for enough student talk time?

'The Controller' role may have the gift of instruction and inspire through their own knowledge and expertise, but is it really enjoyable for the learners?

What is the primary focus of a teacher in the 21st-century classroom?

When does the teacher assume 'The Controller' role?

Does 'The Controller' role allow for enough student talk time?

What does Harmer emphasize about different teacher roles?

'The Controller' role may have the gift of instruction and inspire through their own knowledge and expertise, but is it really enjoyable for the learners?

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