{"id":677,"date":"2010-12-15T22:27:03","date_gmt":"2010-12-15T21:27:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/eltchat.com\/?p=677"},"modified":"2010-12-15T22:27:03","modified_gmt":"2010-12-15T21:27:03","slug":"what-soft-skills-does-a-teacher-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eltchat.org\/index.php\/2010\/12\/15\/what-soft-skills-does-a-teacher-need\/","title":{"rendered":"December 15 at 3 p.m. GMT – What soft-skills does a teacher need?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
3:00 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nWelcome all to this edition of #ELTchat<\/a> – let’s define our terms – agree with @bcnpaul<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:00 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @bcnpaul1<\/a>: could we maybe start by defining what ‘soft skills’ actually are in relation to teaching? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:00 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nIMO, soft skills in relation to teaching would include communication skills, ability to plan and organise, motivational skills #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:00 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nAm not certain who asked this question #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:00 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@esolcourses<\/a> Okay #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nAnyone present today? #ELTchat<\/a> perhaps you could tell us what you mean?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncerirhiannon<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> wish I could join you – have a great convo – will catch up with the transcript later \ud83d\ude42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\npersonal energy is really impostant NO? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @esolcourses<\/a>: IMO, soft skills in relation to teaching would include communication skills, ability to plan and organise, motivational skills #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbcnpaul1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@esolcourses<\/a> I agree, also an ability to use the technology at our disposal in a educational way w\/classes #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:01 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfionamau<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@esolcourses<\/a> – I’d add ability to create a comfortable, ‘safe’ learning environment, teacher ‘aura’ #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nFor the next hour my tweets are dedicated to #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> HI everyone from a very snowy Abruzzo! Glad to join you for this chat today \ud83d\ude42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @janetbianchini<\/a>: #eltchat<\/a> HI everyone from a very snowy Abruzzo! Glad to join you for this chat today \ud83d\ude42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @bcnpaul1<\/a>: @esolcourses<\/a> I agree, also an ability to use the technology at our disposal in a educational way w\/classes #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:02 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nWhat about commitment to continued learning and training? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:03 pm<\/a><\/td>\nCreativeedu<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nHi to everyone participating in #ELTChat<\/a> I’ve not taken part before so may lie low but look forward to watching the conversation unfold<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:03 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@janetbianchini<\/a> Hi from a very cold and strike stricken Athens – tear gas in the air again – but to our topic #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:03 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nFor the next hour my tweets are dedicated to #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:03 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@CreativeEdu<\/a> Welcome! Happy to see new colleagues join in \ud83d\ude42 #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:03 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Fuertesun<\/a>: personal energy is really important NO? #eltchat<\/a> Energy as in a belief in what you’re teaching and putting across yes agreed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:03 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbcnpaul1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Creativeedu<\/a>: Hi to everyone participating in #ELTChat<\/a> I’ve not taken part before so may lie low but look forward to watching the conversation unfold<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:03 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@bcnpaul1<\/a> ability to use tech is important, tho not sure it comes under soft skills (isn’t soft skills 2 do wth dealing with ppl?) #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:04 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Fuertesun<\/a>: @bcnpaul1<\/a> yes empathy a key soft skill agree #eltchat<\/a> It is but one that many teachers often lack I thinkl<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:04 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@CreativeEdu<\/a> Hi this is my third don’t worry! #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:04 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nIf you are new to #ELTchat<\/a> ask @riberni<\/a> or myself for help ,… but we have a lot of seasoned mentors here too \ud83d\ude42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:04 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @fionamau<\/a>: @esolcourses<\/a> – I’d add ability to create a comfortable, ‘safe’ learning environment, teacher ‘aura’ #eltchat<\/a> ] agree<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:04 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Creativeedu<\/a> that’s fine just jump in when you are ready! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:04 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@CreativeEdu<\/a> Hi and welcome \ud83d\ude42 #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:05 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Shaunwilden<\/a> I think empathy is a really key word in teaching it creates the bond #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:05 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @fionamau<\/a>: @esolcourses<\/a> – I’d add ability to create a comfortable, ‘safe’ learning environment, teacher ‘aura’ #eltchat<\/a> ] agree<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:06 pm<\/a><\/td>\nCreativeedu<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nThanks for the warm welcome! I just realised that #ELTChat<\/a> is missing from my Twitter hashtags for teachers blog post. shame on me!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@esolcourses<\/a> YES #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nHow about classroom dynamics? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @rliberni<\/a> @Shaunwilden<\/a> I think empathy is a really key word in teaching it creates the bond #eltchat<\/a> – agree!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfionamau<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@rliberni<\/a> @Shaunwilden<\/a> #eltchat<\/a> empathy and intuition – if we were comedians, it’d be timing, so whatever teaching equivalent is! presence<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:07 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\ntweetgrid really slow today! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:08 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbcnpaul1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nwhat things do ppl do in class to create a ‘safe, empathetic environment? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:08 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@bcnpaul1<\/a> Yeah but I dislike rapport as a factor of CELTA it should be a given rather than a focus #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:08 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @janetbianchini<\/a>: RT @rliberni<\/a> @Shaunwilden<\/a> I think empathy is a really key word in teaching it creates the bond #eltchat<\/a> – agree!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:08 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nHere is what younger and older learners are looking for in their teachers\u00a0#ELTchat<\/a> did that some time ago<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:08 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @fionamau<\/a>: @rliberni<\/a> @Shaunwilden<\/a> #eltchat<\/a> empathy and intuition – if we were comedians, it’d be timing, so whatever teaching equivalent is! presence<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:09 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRapport yes #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:09 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a> Here is what younger and older learners are looking for in their teachers #ELTchat<\/a> did that some time ago<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:10 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRapport is very important – as Krashen might say “put the affective filter up and nothing goes through!” \ud83d\ude42 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:10 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@janetbianchini<\/a> also the group dynamic within the class it can be important #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:10 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> remember reading that… excellent post, Marisa #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:10 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> I remember that post, I did the same thing a few years ago inspired by this article #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:11 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> I think I prefer empathy to rapport #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:11 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: Can I suggest my face book of all time for Classroom Dynamics by Jill Hadfield .#ELTchat<\/a> a great book<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:11 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Shaunwilden<\/a>: @Marisa_C<\/a> I remember that post, I did same few years ago inspired by this article #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:11 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: Rapport is very important – as Krashen might say “put the affective filter up and nothing goes through!” \ud83d\ude42 #ELTchat<\/a> ] true<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:11 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Fuertesun<\/a> Hi! Rapport and creating a comfortable learning environment – all vital skills for ensuring a great bond with new class.#eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:11 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Shaunwilden<\/a>: @Marisa_C<\/a> I remember that post, I did the same thing a few years ago inspired by this article\u00a0 #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:11 pm<\/a><\/td>\ndhulston<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#Eltchat<\/a> the arts process opens empathetic learning, self expression, finding a voice, listening to others. make sense of the world.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:12 pm<\/a><\/td>\nSermor1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#ELTchat<\/a> – Como funciona um bate-papo no twitter, n\u00e3o entendi ainda.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:12 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@malusciamarelli<\/a> thanks! Being an unforgettable teacher rather a tall order but am working! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:12 pm<\/a><\/td>\ndhulston<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nto take risks we need to trust also #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:13 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbcnpaul1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\neveryone shd get a copy of ‘motivational strategies..’ by zoltan dornyei. it’s great #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:13 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@rliberni<\/a> @Marisa_C<\/a> think empathy is important, though not sure if it is interchangeable with rapport… #Eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:13 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @europeaantje<\/a>: RT @Fuertesun<\/a>: The ability to LISTEN #eltchat<\/a> | and make students listen to each other<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:13 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@europeaantje<\/a> good point #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:13 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @esolcourses<\/a>: @rliberni<\/a> @Marisa_C<\/a> think empathy is important, though not sure if it is interchangeable with rapport… #Eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:13 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Fuertesun<\/a> once had agrp that hardlt spoke – their boss in grp had the lowest level so the rest dare not participate #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:13 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfionamau<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @europeaantje<\/a>: RT @europeaantje<\/a>: RT @Fuertesun<\/a>: The ability to LISTEN #eltchat<\/a> | and make students listen to each other >> agreed 100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:14 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@esolcourses<\/a> mm how would you differentiate? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:14 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a> Can I suggest my face book of all time for Classroom Dynamics by Jill Hadfield .#ELTchat<\/a> a great book – a real classic I agree!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:14 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@esolcourses<\/a> maybe empathy not integrateable with rapport but it sure helps staying focused on the learners and not ME ME ME #Eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:14 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@rliberni<\/a> nightmare! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:14 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @bcnpaul1<\/a>: e\/one shd get ‘motivational strategies. by zoltan dornyei. it’s great #eltchat<\/a> Yes it’s the 10 commandments of motivation:-)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:14 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Sermor1<\/a> cria uma procura pra #ELTchat<\/a> lee as mensagems dedicadas a educa\u00e7aum. opina<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:14 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Shaunwilden<\/a> will have to add that to my list of bks to read thx guys #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbcnpaul1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Shaunwilden<\/a>: RT @bcnpaul1<\/a>: e\/one shd get ‘motivational strategies. by zoltan dornyei. it’s great #eltchat<\/a> Yes it’s the 10 commandments of motivation:-)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Fuertesun<\/a> once I realised the dynamic in the grp I could deal with it but at first v. perplexing! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @bcnpaul1<\/a>: e\/one shd get ‘motivational strategies. by zoltan dornyei. it’s great #eltchat<\/a> Yes it’s the 10 commandments of motivation:-)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI meant FAVE book of all time “Classroom Dynamics” not face book \ud83d\ude00 #ELTchat<\/a> – u’re all great samplers!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Fuertesun<\/a> @fionamau<\/a> maybe point about listening made coz we work in Spain? LOL#eltchat<\/a>#eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:15 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@rliberni<\/a> classroom management skills are so important it’s a minefield out there #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:16 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbcnpaul1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nso many t’s think that teaching is simply ‘passing on knowledge and getting sts to talk more but affective bit is equally important #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:16 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> Lol \ud83d\ude42 #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:16 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: I meant FAVE book of all time “Classroom Dynamics” not face book \ud83d\ude00 #ELTchat<\/a> – ! It’s be in my top five I think \ud83d\ude42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:16 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@fionamau<\/a> good question I think rapport is a case of got it or NOT! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:17 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Shaunwilden<\/a> me too – great minds…. ? or not maybe …after Christmas, maybe #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:17 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbcnpaul1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> a facebook of c’rm dynamics would be nice tho’! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:17 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Fuertesun<\/a> classroom mgt is one of my favourite things to do with trainees #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:17 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@europeaantje<\/a> u may have a point! #eltchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:17 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Fuertesun<\/a>: @rliberni<\/a> class manage skills r so imp it’s a minefield out there #eltchat<\/a> Agreed & it’s sth not always focused on in CPD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:17 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@rliberni<\/a> so very important and largely overlooked #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:18 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@bcnpaul1<\/a> Not really…. you can apply principles to cuilding group cohesion on facebook too…. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:18 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\ndon\u00b4t think earlier tweet came thru: I reckon it\u00b4s the soft skills that make us educators, not mere teachers of our subject #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:18 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nClassroom management skills – absolutely vital to be able to handle all kinds of students and scenarios – learned with experience! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:18 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @europeaantje<\/a>: I reckon it\u00b4s the soft skills that make us educators, not mere teachers of our subject #eltchat<\/a> > hear hear! Yes!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:18 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@fionamau<\/a> good question I think some may be to do with personality but awareness helps too & 1 can change behaviours #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:19 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@europeaantje<\/a> educators and people #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:19 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfionamau<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @bcnpaul1<\/a> now, w so much info available online bt ‘changes’ in society, affective bit probably + important to effective learnin #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:19 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nPersonal qualities will ALWYS top the list for an educator, THEN subject knowledge and technical know-how IMO #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:19 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbcnpaul1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @europeaantje<\/a>: don\u00b4t think earlier tweet came thru: I reckon it\u00b4s the soft skills that make us educators, not mere teachers of our subject #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:19 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Fuertesun<\/a>: @fionamau<\/a> good question I think rapport is a case of got it or NOT! #eltchat<\/a> Agreed, its sth that really cant be taught<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:19 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: Personal qualities will ALWYS top the list for an educator, THEN subject knowledge and technical know-how IMO #ELTchat<\/a> YES<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:20 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfionamau<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @europeaantje<\/a>: it\u00b4s the soft skills that make us educators, not mere teachers of our subject #eltchat<\/a> > it’s also wot makes us people too<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:20 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @janetbianchini<\/a>: Classroom management skills – absolutely vital to be able to handle all kinds of students and scenarios – learned with experience! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:20 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Fuertesun<\/a>: @europeaantje<\/a> educators and people #eltchat<\/a> | … who communicate for real & respect each other. yes!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:21 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nAnd passion rules (for some reason) in learner listings – passion for teaching of course…. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:21 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@rliberni<\/a> @Marisa_C<\/a> on empathy vs rapport: rapport= good classroom management, whereas empathy=rapport + an extra dimension, IMO #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:21 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbcnpaul1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Shaunwilden<\/a> got it or not (rapport) doesn’t always mean being ‘the fun teacher’ which is a common misconception #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:21 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI guess by this learners mean a serious commitment to the job and all it involves #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:22 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Shaunwilden<\/a> interesting – as I think it should be a part of all lesson planning #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:22 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a> Personal qualities will ALWYS top the list for an educator, THEN subject knowledge and technical know-how IMO #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:22 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbcnpaul1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @esolcourses<\/a>: @rliberni<\/a> @Marisa_C<\/a> on empathy vs rapport: rapport= good classroom management, whereas empathy=rapport + an extra dimension, IMO #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:22 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @esolcourses<\/a>: on empathy vs rapport: rapport= good classroom management, whereas empathy=rapport + an extra dimension, IMO #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:22 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Shaunwilden<\/a> I’m FUN! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:22 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @esolcourses<\/a>: @rliberni<\/a> @Marisa_C<\/a> on empathy vs rapport: rapport= good classroom management, whereas empathy=rapport + an extra dimension, IMO #ELTChat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:22 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @janetbianchini<\/a>: RT @Marisa_C<\/a> Personal qualities ALWYS top the list for an educator, THEN subject knowledge & tech know-how IMO #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:22 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@esolcourses<\/a> you re doing just fine with 140 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:23 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Fuertesun<\/a>: what i meant was those that rely on it and have no substance #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:23 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbcnpaul1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Fuertesun<\/a>: @Shaunwilden<\/a> I’m FUN! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:23 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncybraryman1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nMy Building Community in the Classroom page:\u00a0 #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:23 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@rliberni<\/a> @Marisa_C<\/a> cheers! – I do me best \ud83d\ude42 #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:23 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@rliberni<\/a>: as I think it should be a part of all lesson planning #eltchat<\/a> is that the fun or the rapport or both?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:23 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Fuertesun<\/a>: @Shaunwilden<\/a> ohhh I see I’m full of substance ! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:24 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Shaunwilden<\/a>: @rliberni<\/a>: as I think it should be a part of all lesson planning #eltchat<\/a> is that the fun or the rapport or both?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:24 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmalusciamarelli<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> Personal qualities will ALWAYS top the list for an educator \/\/ Couldn’t agree more! #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:24 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Shaunwilden<\/a>: @rliberni<\/a>: as I think it should be a part of all lesson planning #eltchat<\/a> is that the fun or the rapport or both?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:24 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: RT @Shaunwilden<\/a>: @rliberni<\/a>: as I think it should be a part of all lesson planning #eltchat<\/a> is that the fun or the rapport or both?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:24 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Fuertesun<\/a> I suspect all of us on #eltchat<\/a> are both fun and full of substance \ud83d\ude42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:24 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nFun is an important criterion for successful lessons – miss out on the F and you are worthy but…. #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:25 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> yes especially impt for kids #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:25 pm<\/a><\/td>\nNewsNeus<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @cybraryman1<\/a>: My Building Community in the Classroom page:\u00a0 #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:25 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Fuertesun<\/a>: @Marisa_C<\/a> yes FUN especially impt for kids #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:25 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbcnpaul1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Shaunwilden<\/a>: @Fuertesun<\/a> I suspect all of us on #eltchat<\/a> are both fun and full of substance \ud83d\ude42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:25 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncybraryman1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nMy Humor in the Classroom page:\u00a0 #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:25 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfionamau<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> fun is good, but not definition of rapport or of inspiration or engagement. we need to make sts sit up & listen & process & want to<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:25 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@bcnpaul1<\/a> a month is a taste a good gulp #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:26 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @bcnpaul1<\/a>: there really is an awful lot that goes into being a good teacher. Is a 1 month CELTA enough? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:26 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @NewsNeus<\/a>: RT @cybraryman1<\/a>: My Building Community in the Classroom page: #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:26 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@bcnpaul1<\/a> One month (as in CELTA) is not enough but it’s a great starting point #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:26 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Fuertesun<\/a>: @bcnpaul1<\/a> a month is a taste a good gulp #eltchat<\/a> and then, INMO teachers should be considered on apprenticeship<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:26 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: @bcnpaul1<\/a> One month (as in CELTA) is not enough but it’s a great starting point – AGREE #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:26 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncybraryman1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nWhat are your characteristics of a good teacher? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:27 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Fuertesun<\/a> classroom management #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:27 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbcnpaul1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nan ability to see when sts are engaged or need to move on to sthg else. having a variety of activities ready dep. on the class mood #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:27 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @cybraryman1<\/a>: What are your characteristics of a good teacher? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:28 pm<\/a><\/td>\nNewsNeus<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @cybraryman1<\/a>: What are your characteristics of a good teacher? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:28 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbcnpaul1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> true enough! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:28 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nPersonally, I think teacher development has to be an ongoing process – no matter how much training you’ve had, always scope 4 more #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:29 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @esolcourses<\/a>: Personally, I think teacher development has to be an ongoing process – no matter how much training you’ve had, always scope 4 more #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:29 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Fuertesun<\/a>: @cybraryman1<\/a> good technical knowledge, rapport , positive attitude, commitment to continued lrng and accountability #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:29 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@bcnpaul1<\/a> u may have it there #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:30 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Fuertesun<\/a> You ve listed some great qualities there #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:30 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @esolcourses<\/a> Teacher development has to be an ongoing process – no matter how much training you’ve had, always scope 4 more #ELTchat<\/a> yes!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:30 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> thanks I’m wrkng on them #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:30 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @janetbianchini<\/a>: RT @esolcourses<\/a> Teacher development has to be an ongoing process – no matter how much training you’ve had, always scope 4 more #ELTchat<\/a> yes!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:30 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @bcnpaul1<\/a>: teachers who want to develop are the ones who develop the best soft skills #eltchat<\/a>As usual wise words, Paul \ud83d\ude42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:30 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbcnpaul1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Fuertesun<\/a> lots of t’s don’t want to develop & tend to have more probs with classes (discipline etc.) #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:31 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfionamau<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @rliberni<\/a>: RT @cybraryman1<\/a>: What are your characteristics of a good teacher? #eltchat<\/a> totally there, present, tuned in to mood and needs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:31 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@bcnpaul1<\/a> then they shd find new job ! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:31 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@NewsNeus<\/a> I love the “curious” bit, an eternal learner – I think yes gd teachers are good learners too #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:31 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @bcnpaul1<\/a>: @Fuertesun<\/a> lots of t’s don’t want to develop & tend to have more probs with classes (discipline etc.) see lot of this #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:32 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbcnpaul1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Fuertesun<\/a> lol! I wish \ud83d\ude42 #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:32 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> @cybraryman<\/a> kind \/ fun \/ knowledgeable \/ empathy with students \/ willing to listen \/ respond promptly to questions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:32 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @janetbianchini<\/a>: #eltchat<\/a> @cybraryman<\/a> kind \/ fun \/ knowledgeable \/ empathy with students \/ willing to listen \/ respond promptly to questions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:32 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@cybraryman1<\/a> I think good teaching is more about engaging with the learner & guiding them thru using the tchr’s skills & knowledge #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:32 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @janetbianchini<\/a>: #eltchat<\/a> @cybraryman<\/a> kind \/ fun \/knowledgeable empathy with students \/ willing to listen \/ respond promptly to questions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:32 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@NewsNeus<\/a> sorrry neus, just retweeting ur answer to #eltchat<\/a> chat on “soft skills” in teachers \ud83d\ude42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:33 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbcnpaul1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@marisa_c<\/a> @NewsNeus<\/a> yes!!! curiousity & wanting to learn as a teacher #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:33 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nLooking at the tweets the list of soft skills is really quite long isn’t it! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:33 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncybraryman1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @rliberniI<\/a> think good teaching is more about engaging with the learner & guiding them thru using the tchr’s skills & knowledge #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:34 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nNot sure what’s happening to my tweets – they seem to be going out twice for some reason??!! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:34 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@janetbianchini<\/a> your tweets must be very important #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:34 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@janetbianchini<\/a> two for the price of one #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:34 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbcnpaul1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Shaunwilden<\/a> seems so. How do these skills manifest in our teaching? any specific rapport\/empathy-building activities? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:35 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfionamau<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> #eltchat<\/a> on the whole teachers who say I want to learn r better than teachers whose motto is I want to teach…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:35 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI read that wanting to do agood job is soft skill what you think? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:35 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbcnpaul1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @rliberni<\/a>: @cybraryman1<\/a> I think good teaching is more about engaging with the learner & guiding them thru using the tchr’s skills & knowledge #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:35 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Shaunwilden<\/a>: Looking at the tweets the list of soft skills is really quite long isn’t it! #eltchat<\/a> | very HARD to have \u00e9m all \ud83d\ude42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:36 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @fionamau<\/a>: @Marisa_C<\/a> #eltchat<\/a> on the whole teachers who say I want to learn r better than teachers whose motto is I want to teach…Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:36 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Fuertesun<\/a> @Marisa_C<\/a> lol \ud83d\ude42 #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:36 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @bcnpaul1<\/a>: @Shaunwilden<\/a> seems so. How do these skills manifest in our teaching? any specific rapport\/empathy-building activities? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:36 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@europeaantje<\/a> Yes unless your a superhuman teacher, so do we have a ‘must have’ list? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:36 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @fionamau<\/a>: @Marisa_C<\/a> #eltchat<\/a> on the whole teachers who say I want to learn r better than teachers whose motto is I want to teach…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:36 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbcnpaul1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @fionamau<\/a> @Marisa_C<\/a> #eltchat<\/a> on the whole teachers who say I want to learn r better than teachers whose motto is I want to teach >agree<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:37 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@europeaantje<\/a>@Shaunwilden<\/a> I guess the soft skills are the teaching! The knowledge you can get from a book! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:38 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@bcnpaul1<\/a> “good gossip”: 2 sts say only good things behind the back of a 3rd st who just listens #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:38 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Fuertesun<\/a>: @Shaunwilden<\/a> subject knowledge, rapport, empathy, ability to listen, FUN #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:39 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncybraryman1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nHow do you help other teachers especially the new ones to employ these skills to make them better educators? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:39 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Fuertesun<\/a>: subject knowledge, rapport, empathy, ability to listen, FUN #eltchat<\/a> I’m beginning to regret my tweet about fun \ud83d\ude42 #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:40 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Shaunwilden<\/a> i very much believe in being yourself as much as you can (polished version maybe) so no one “must have” list for all #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:40 pm<\/a><\/td>\nmalusciamarelli<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @fionamau<\/a> @Marisa_C<\/a> #ELTchat<\/a> on the whole teachers who say I want to learn are better…\/\/Actually teaching is a constant learning!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:40 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbcnpaul1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@janetbianchini<\/a> I always like that one. esp. when you then start negotiating the objectives – they have input = power = motivation #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:40 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nAbility to respond quickly to specific needs and queries is important #eltchat<\/a> -it’s often very appreciated!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:41 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @bcnpaul1<\/a>: any specific rapport\/empathy-building activities? #eltchat<\/a> I’d go back to the book @Marisa_C<\/a> said classroom dynamics #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:41 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbcnpaul1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Fuertesun<\/a> this is a fun chat #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:41 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @europeaantje<\/a>: i very much believe in being yourself as much as you can #eltchat<\/a> agreed being yourself is very very important<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:41 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@bcnpaul1<\/a> Yes, exactly! Classes started off this way have aleways bonded much quicker in a way #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:42 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @fionamau<\/a> @europeaantje<\/a> #eltchat<\/a> B youself – agreed. Honestly also important, in who you are & what you say. Admitting own mistakes too.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:42 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@bcnpaul1<\/a> YL teacher what can I say? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:42 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Shaunwilden<\/a>: RT @europeaantje<\/a>: i very much believe in being yourself as much as you can #eltchat<\/a> agreed being yourself is very very important<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:42 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@janetbianchini<\/a> I remember a great teacher who kept up correspondence with all her students about all sorts of stuff #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:43 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> Mario R did that didn’t he? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:43 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @cybraryman1<\/a>: My Humor in the Classroom page:\u00a0 #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:43 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@janetbianchini<\/a> Learnt this from Luke Prodromou who used to teach her Ss – he said their English was amazing! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:43 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbcnpaul1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Fuertesun<\/a> lol:) me too so I’m with you on the fun thing all the way #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:44 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> that’s it Luke that man has got RAPPORT #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:44 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Fuertesun<\/a> Not sure – he may have; have seen something similar in Scrivener – but this my own quaire #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:44 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfionamau<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> #eltchat<\/a> writing journals are great for The Human Side – they write what they want, you don’t correct, just respond like a blog<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:44 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@cybraryman1<\/a> I think mentoring is an excellent way. I had really good mentors. #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:44 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@rliberni<\/a> but mentoring is so poor in ELTing@rliberni<\/a> #eltchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:44 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @fionamau<\/a>: @Marisa_C<\/a> #eltchat<\/a> writing journals are great for The Human Side – they write what they want, you don’t correct, just respond like a blog<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:45 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@fionamau<\/a> Somehow I don’t like journals – feels like invading privacy – but corresponding with learners is great! Blogs too! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:46 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @fionamau<\/a> #eltchat<\/a> writing journals are great for The Human Side -they write what they want, you don’t correct, just respond like a blog<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:46 pm<\/a><\/td>\nevab2001<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nHi, just arrived. what is the #eltchat<\/a> topic?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:46 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfionamau<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@joscottcoe<\/a> #eltchat<\/a> ,under those circumstances, so’s your district\/site\/ed system! I work in Spain – softskills in mainstream ed=optional<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:46 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@evab2001<\/a> soft skills in teaching HI #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:47 pm<\/a><\/td>\nevab2001<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Fuertesun<\/a> hi thanx #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:48 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> I used to mentor new teachers @ Lake School and loved it – gave them more confidence in materials available \/ teaching skills etc<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:48 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrdlln<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nHello #ELTchat<\/a>. I’m a technology teacher in the Bronx, grades 6-12.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:48 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrkiker<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@cybraryman1<\/a> Put new teachers in a position to try-encourage dynamic attempts, if he falls on his face, pick him up, throw back in #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:48 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfionamau<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> #eltchat<\/a> to me, journals are just ‘unplugged’ blogs. not all sts have access 2 technology. some places even electricity’s a prob<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:48 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@rdlln<\/a> Hello and welcome! Join us in discussing qualities of teachers #ELTchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:48 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> I think there is a difference b’tween their own private reflection & one they might want to share #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:48 pm<\/a><\/td>\nevab2001<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@europeaantje<\/a> yep, came home from school, punctuality is very important. don’t u think #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:49 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@evab2001<\/a> Hi Eva – welcome! Nice to see you here #eltchat<\/a> \ud83d\ude42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:49 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Fuertesun<\/a> only joking w. @evab2001<\/a> who arrived late \ud83d\ude42 #eltchat<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:50 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@rliberni<\/a> Sure there is – I’ve used both #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:50 pm<\/a><\/td>\nShaunwilden<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @janetbianchini<\/a>: #eltchat<\/a> I used to mentor new teachers….that reminds me @Marisa_C<\/a> did anything happen re doing sth about mentoring?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:50 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@rdlln<\/a> Hi Welcome to #eltchat<\/a> NIce to meet you<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:50 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @janetbianchini<\/a>: @evab2001<\/a> Hi Eva – welcome! Nice to see you here #eltchat<\/a> \ud83d\ude42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:50 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Fuertesun<\/a> sadly this is true – but it is so valuable. I’m thinking about setting up a group online wht do you think? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:50 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Shaunwilden<\/a> u mean iatefl? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:51 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@rliberni<\/a> sounds like a good idea so many tchs thrown into jobs struggle for NO reason #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:51 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@evab2001<\/a> Hi Eva – gr8 to see you! yes punctuality is very important – a matter of respect for tchr & stds #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:51 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @rliberni<\/a>: @evab2001<\/a> Hi Eva – gr8 to see you! yes punctuality is very important – a matter of respect for tchr & stds #eltchat<\/a> ] seconded<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:52 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfionamau<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@rliberni<\/a> #eltchat<\/a> what a great diary!! evening’s reading matter \ud83d\ude42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:53 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Fuertesun<\/a>: @rliberni<\/a> sounds like a good idea so many tchs thrown into jobs struggle for NO reason #eltchat<\/a> ]seconded!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:53 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfionamau<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @rliberni<\/a>: @Marisa_C<\/a> I think there is a difference b’tween their own private reflection & one they might want to share #eltchat<\/a> > exactly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:54 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@esolcourses<\/a> Summer school is a killer for new CELTA grads! poor things #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:54 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @esolcourses<\/a>: RT @Fuertesun<\/a>: @rliberni<\/a> sounds like a good idea so many tchs thrown into jobs struggle for NO reason #eltchat<\/a> ]seconded!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:54 pm<\/a><\/td>\ncybraryman1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nMy Tech Integration for English Language Learners pg (World Premiere) #eltchat<\/a>#ellchat<\/a> #esl<\/a> #efl<\/a> #ell<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:54 pm<\/a><\/td>\nBegabungs<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @cybraryman1<\/a>: My Tech Integration for English Language Learners pg (World Premiere) #eltchat<\/a> #ellchat<\/a> #esl<\/a> #efl<\/a> #ell<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:55 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Marisa_C<\/a> I know what you mean tho a bit voyeuristic #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:55 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbcnpaul1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @rliberni<\/a> @Fuertesun<\/a> sadly this is true – but is so valuable. thinking about setting up a group online wht do you think? #eltchat<\/a> >good<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:55 pm<\/a><\/td>\nBegabungs<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @cybraryman1<\/a>: How do you help other teachers especially the new ones to employ these skills to make them better educators? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:55 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @cybraryman1<\/a> My Tech Integration for English Language Learners pg (World Premiere) #eltchat<\/a> #ellchat<\/a> #esl<\/a> #efl<\/a> #ell<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:55 pm<\/a><\/td>\nBegabungs<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @cybraryman1<\/a>: What are your characteristics of a good teacher? #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:56 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @cybraryman1<\/a>: My Tech Integration for English Language Learners pg (World Premiere) #eltchat<\/a> #ellchat<\/a> #esl<\/a> #efl<\/a> #ell<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:57 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@rliberni<\/a> Yes, well, I was talking about a personal preference really @fionamau<\/a> #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:57 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Fuertesun<\/a>: sharing with other T’s should be a soft skill #eltchat<\/a> | good one!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:57 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@bcnpaul1<\/a> been thinking about it for a while now – will do it!!! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:57 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@Fuertesun<\/a> wasn’t my experience, (was v.lucky!) tho I think support for new teachers is very important (and sadly, often lacking!) #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:57 pm<\/a><\/td>\neuropeaantje<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Fuertesun<\/a>: sharing with other T’s should be a soft skill #eltchat<\/a> | good one! add to the list…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:57 pm<\/a><\/td>\nbcnpaul1<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nsorry but have to go. thx for the great #eltchat<\/a> – will be back for tonight’s installment. see you later \ud83d\ude42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:57 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @rliberni<\/a>: @bcnpaul1<\/a> been thinking about it for a while now – will do it!!! #eltchat<\/a> good<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:57 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @europeaantje<\/a>: RT @Fuertesun<\/a>: sharing with other T’s should be a soft skill #eltchat<\/a> | good one! > Agree!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:58 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a>: RT @europeaantje<\/a>: RT @Fuertesun<\/a>: sharing with other T’s should be a soft skill #eltchat<\/a> | good one! > Agree! ] same here!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:58 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@bcnpaul1<\/a> hasta luego thx #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:59 pm<\/a><\/td>\njanetbianchini<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @Marisa_C<\/a> RT @europeaantje<\/a>: RT @Fuertesun<\/a>: sharing with other T’s should be a soft skill #eltchat<\/a> | good one! > Agree! Definitely!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:59 pm<\/a><\/td>\nevab2001<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nRT @esolcourses<\/a>: @Fuertesun<\/a> wasn’t my experience, (was v.lucky!) tho I think support for new teachers is very important (and sadly, often lacking!) #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:59 pm<\/a><\/td>\nMarisa_C<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nI want to thank you all for another wonderful #ELTchat<\/a> . head buzzing with your comments – wish more teachers were here to share them<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:59 pm<\/a><\/td>\nesolcourses<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\ncheers for another great #ELTchat<\/a> everyone, and thanks to @Marisa_C<\/a> @rliberni<\/a> for moderating!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:59 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@bcnpaul1<\/a> see you later! I have to take Santa round the village tonight! Hopefully I’ll be back in time! #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:00 pm<\/a><\/td>\nevab2001<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n@esolcourses<\/a> @Fuertesun<\/a> AGREE sometimes they feel so isolated and and demotivated b\/c no mentors or support from the experienced #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:00 pm<\/a><\/td>\nFuertesun<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nThanks to everyone good fun, great to share…really enjoy these chats #eltchat<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:00 pm<\/a><\/td>\nfionamau<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\n#eltchat<\/a> – time to go. lots more to say tho! \ud83d\ude09 qu for another wk – how do we learn\/acquire soft skills…. Do we have the definitive list?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:00 pm<\/a><\/td>\nrliberni<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nThanks everyone for a gr8 #eltchat<\/a> thanks to my Fab co-moderator @marisa_c<\/a>!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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