The teaching profession deals with caring for learners and communicating effectively. The posted slides will demonstrate a few qualities that an English teacher should have for a meaningful teaching experience

1. The role and
qualities of an
English
educator
J. SHAIK
AUGUST 2020

3. An Effective English
Teacher Is Someone Who
Possesses The 5 I’s
– 1. Imagination
– 2. Innovativeness
– 3. interaction
– 4. Independent
thinking
– 5. Interdependence

4. General objectives of teaching
English can be divided into two:

5. Duties of the English
teacher
An English teacher must be proficient in language skills
and skilled in the proposed teaching methodology

6. Teachers need to be
good role models who
will be encouraging
and helpful
They must perceive themselves as participants
in the learning process rather than its source

7. EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
SKILLS
IT IS A CRITICAL ELEMENT IN OUR CAREER
AND PERSONAL LIVES
WE MUST USE A VARIETY OF
COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES TO BOTH
UNDERSTAND AND BE UNDERSTOOD

9. Ways in which
the English
teacher can
communicate
Speaking
Speaking: make sure your
speech is clear for all to
understand- have meaningful
conversations
Visual
Visual Images: put up charts in
the class relating to content-
photo’s, paintings, video’s
Body
Body Language: use gestures,
tone, actions
Writing
Writing: help learners build
excellent creative writing pieces
as it will help them to
communicate effectively

10. Rules for
communication
– A.B.C: Accuracy, Brevity,
Clarity
– K.I.S.S: Keep It Short And
Simple
– Deliver information in 3
stages:
– Introduction, main body of
content, summary

11. A good English teacher
must have a passion for the
subject matter

12. Ability to build caring
relationships
– Learners should always feel
safe and welcomed in your
class
– They will be able to express
themselves freely through
writing and speeches

13. “The mediocre teacher tells.
The good teacher explains.
The superior teacher
demonstrates.
The great teacher inspires”
~ William Ward

14. Conclusion
– The English teacher plays an important role in developing different
areas in learners, therefore, one should always give learners their
best and help them achieve to their best ability.
– Diversity of learners need to be accepted, accommodated and
celebrated
– It is crucial to communicate effectively with learners and
colleagues to ensure that a system of trust is built

15. Reference list
– Patil, V. (2017) Role of the English teacher. Available from: https://www.slideshare.net/vidyapatil735507/role-
of-the-english-teacher-ppt?qid=0ac8b7e1-a387-47e7-98c0-a41e9f39e6a7&v=&b=&from_search=2 [Accessed
17 August 2020]
– Patil, V. (2017) Effective Communication Skills. Available from:
https://www.slideshare.net/vidyapatil735507/effective-communication-skills-ppt [Accessed 17 August 2020]
– Lenka, R, & Singh, K. (2020) Qualities of a good English teacher. Available from:
https://www.slideshare.net/RabindranathLenka/qualities-of-a-good-english-teacher-dr-r-n-lenka-amp-mrs-
kunmun-singh?qid=b6b5f899-5f5b-4770-a8b1-765126d112fd&v=&b=&from_search=9 [Accessed 17 August
2020]
– Khaleel, I. (2013) Teaching via social networks. Available from: https://www.slideshare.net/spikhaleel/teaching-
via-social-networks [Accessed 17 August 2020]