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Sat 02-Feb-08, 04:19 AM
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| Junior Member   Join Date: Feb 2008 Occupation: ESL teacher Location: 
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 | What would you not enter a classroom without? I'm wondering: what's most the most important thing (anything: concrete or abstract) for teachers here to have with them when teaching an English class. Me, after 5 years at it, I wouldn't walk into a classroom without a language focus, a properly staged lesson (plan), a bottle of water and, if at all possible, at least 8 hours sleep the night before. How about other people? What would you not walk into a classroom without? Cheers  Daniel |
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Sat 02-Feb-08, 05:52 AM
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| Administrator   Join Date: May 2005 Nationality: American Occupation: Teacher Location: 
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 | Re: What would you not enter a classroom without? Good question Daniel. I usually can survive 40 minutes to 1 hour without water. Definitely wouldn't walk into a classroom without a lesson plan. I have gone into a classroom in the past without a lesson plan, and it's obvious that the lesson then was way below quality. A watch is also necessary for me. If there is no clock in the classroom, no other way to really know when to finish and start winding down the lesson.
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Sat 02-Feb-08, 11:42 AM
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| ESL Rookie   Join Date: Jan 2008 Nationality: Australian Occupation: English Teacher / Director Location:
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| Re: What would you not enter a classroom without? I agree...Definitely a watch... but then again, I feel naked without my watch at ANY time. I wouldn't walk into a classroom without a backup plan ! I always have a basic lesson plan with the necessary materials for THAT lesson... and a few other ideas or materials which I probably won't use but have the option to use if needed... example, the first activity ended faster than expected or if things don't pan out as expected  and I need a quick change of pace... all-engines-stop !  and pull out the backup plan.
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Sun 10-Feb-08, 09:15 AM
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| Senior Member   Join Date: May 2006 Nationality: Kiwi who's been exported! Occupation: Beer taster, hehehehehe! Location: 
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  | Re: What would you not enter a classroom without? LOL, a loaded 12 gauge shotgun! Seriously, water, watch, sense of humour and a truckload of patience!
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Sat 18-Apr-09, 09:31 PM
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| ESL Rookie Join Date: Jul 2006 Nationality: British Occupation: Teacher / Author Location: 
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| Re: What would you not enter a classroom without? Hi there, As well as a lesson plan I'd have picture flashcards and language practise games so that everyone in the lesson has a chance to speak. I pretty much always have at least one song too. Music really enhances learning in my view and lifts the atmosphere.
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