EXPECTING AND GETTING THE BEST FROM OUR STUDENTS

WHY SHOULD WE AS EFFECTIVE ELT PRACTITIONERS HAVE HIGH EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL OUR STUDENTS? 

I think that we,as practitioners, must have high expectations for our students because if not they won't be motivated to learn.We have to be supportive and make sure they realize we believe in them and their dreams.Sometimes practitioners don't believe in their students and that is just wrong; the attitude of the practitioner makes a huge difference in the classroom. For example, if the teacher brings energy and enthusiasm to the classroom, students will be able to enjoy and make a bigger effort to pay attention in the class.Many of the students feel desmotivated or even bored while the practioner is giving his/her class. It should be a challenge for all practitioners to keep students attention, and make them feel important in the class. Actually, it is a challenge for me to do this; I just hope I will make it true.

HOW COME WE NEED TO COMMUNICATE THEM TO OUR STUDENTS?

We need to make sure our students are aware of what we expect from them.Also,our students should share their dreams and goals they want to achieve. They should be clear in what they expect from us as their teachers.Our job is to communicate that we expect them to work hard and to be responsible with their learning process.

HOW DO WE DO THAT?

By having a great relationship with our students; that is the main key to succeed in a class. Also, by sharing personal experiences with them; that makes them feel identify with us.

HOW DO WE SUPPORT THEM TO ACHIEVE THEIR LEARNING EXPECTATIONS?

We should support them even if they don't want us to do that.Many students feel they are not smart because their previous teachers have said so; that is just unfair for these children.They need to feel we care about them and their learning.Also, they deserve the  same  opportunities as high-level student. Somehow it will be difficult for them to get accostumed to this method but at the end they will realize it helped them a lot.

HOW DO WE DEMONSTRATE THAT WE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR OUR STUDENTS' LEARNING?

We must take challenges and open up with our students. In that way, we are showing our students we care about them not only at school, but also in their personal lives. Teaching is a matter of responsability, not a matter of obligation. For example, when teachers give a class, they should be happy because it is supposed that teaching is something they love, and not do only because they have to. We as teachers need to feel passion for what we are doing and that is: show our students we can guide them not only for the moment, but for life.

HOW BENEFICIAL WAS THIS BOOK TO HAVE A BETTER IDEA ON WHAT TEACHING IS ALL ABOUT? 

Well, it helped me realize that being a teacher is a huge responsability because we transmit our ideas and behavior to our students;that is why; we must be careful and try not to impose our own thoughts. We need to create a connection with or students; I think that is the most important key while teaching a class.