THE VOICE OF THE TEACHING EXPERIENCE.... BY MAURICIO JATIVA

Teachers Talk Vs. Students Talk

There is a continuing discussion about the amount of time teachers should spend talking in class.. Some classes are sometimes criticized because they are dominated by teachers talking .. !!

Researchers call this phenomenon "Teachers - Talk - Students Listen ."

Getting students to speak - to use the language they are learning is a vital part of a teacher's Job.. In general terms a good teacher maximizes students talk. Good teachers use their common sense and experience to get the balance right , giving our students the opportunity to talk and use English must be our COMMITMENT....

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