Resources for paper topic "what makes a good English as a second language teacher"

[joykardos]

Hi I'm new here and desperate for help. I have a research paper due on thursday in a TESL grad program and I am having a very difficult time finding info. The topic seems a bit limited to me and is literally :"what makes a good English as a second Language teacher " Can anyone point me toward a website that will have journals or anything I can use as a source for this asap? Things have been discussed such as kindness, using humor, patience, coming prepared, starting and ending class on time, not rushing class , speaking at a natural speed, not being intimidating or pressuring, etc. Thank you for any much needed assistance.
Joy

[english grammar man]

What makes a good ESL Teacher?

You may want to add to the list with the following points:

• Previous experience
• An understanding of different cultures
• Patience
• Adaptability. If a class starts to run dry, the teacher needs to be able to quicly adapt the lesson in order to keep the attention of students.
• Vibrant teaching style. No students wants to learn from a "monotone" speaking teacher.
• Teaching at 1 level below the student's actual level. If classes are too hard, then students will lose interest and confidence in speaking English.
• Relating to real-world examples.
• Go use of pair-work
• Soliciting from students errors of other students before the teacher giving the answer.

Just those points above you can write up to 1000 words on.

[joykardos]

thanks so much for those ideas. The paper has to be 4-6 pages in apa form. I need to use references. Does anyone know any journals or info I can access online quickly w/o sending away for something?
Thanks again, Joy

[gfell]

References?? I suggest using a book or two from your local library and using these as references. I think that's what your assisgnment is after. Professional references rather than website references, unless of course it's from an authority website like wikipedia.

[ShelleyV]

I would like to add to English Grammar Man's good points:

A teacher who is highly motivated to do his or her best regardless, because the chances are the salary will not be the motivating factor.

A teacher who cares about getting results.

A teacher who loves communicating and sharing with others.

Organised, observant, sensitive to others but not too over-sensitive him or herself!

Boy teachers should be paid more, they are special people!