Aims of English teachers

Posted on January 27, 2017 by @wonderfrancis

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 Questions

What are your aims as an English teacher?

Definition

Plural noun: aims, a purpose or intention; a desired outcome.

Key points

I

Considering your overall aims is very important throughout your career. Think about the big picture: what are you trying to help your students learn overall?

II

Important aims should be to develop students’ independent reading, writing and communication skills.

III

It is easy to teach to the test and forget bigger learning aims which are to help student to become independent learners.

IV

Look at the overall aims of the syllabi you are teaching and see if you agree with them.

About @wonderfrancis

Francis Gilbert is a Senior Lecturer in Education at Goldsmiths, where he is Head of the MA Programmes in Educational Studies, the Head of MA Creative Writing and Education, and Academic Co-Director of the Connected Curriculum.
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