Look at the different statements in each of the 5 categories and answer the following questions: Is this something Im doing

in my teaching? If it is, is it something Im doing effectively? When youve finished, pick out the key things you do well and write them on your wiki page. Also, try to pick out the key things youre not doing (well) and write them on your wiki page.

Classroom Management
Managing the learning environment (setting up the classroom) Managing interaction (pairing, grouping) Managing the lesson and activities (variety, pace, individual student & group engagement with tasks) Managing relationships and behaviour (creating a positive environment, rapport, motivation among students) Managing oneself (consideration of level / behaviour of student) Managing feedback (appropriate timing and encouragement of student-reflection) Learning, developing and innovating (experiments with new ideas related to the above)

Course and Lesson Planning

Establishing learner needs Aims and objectives (ensures these are relevant to learners needs and the syllabus, ensures appropriate level of challenge) Learner training (focus on learning to learn) Content and tasks (plan a range of varied and motivated tasks that enhance the learning process) Materials and resources (incorporates a range of motivating and relevant material) Assessment of learners (uses a varied approach) Learning, development and innovation (invites learner feedback and uses insight in future planning)

Subject Knowledge
Knowledge of the language and research skill (ongoing reflection on how language works) Selection and grading of language (awareness of individual learners needs & difficulties) Focus on and practice of language and supporting understanding (variety of strategies & techniques for recycling and reviewing language) Developing understanding and use of spoken language (variety of motivating techniques for developing / practising listening & speaking skills) Developing understanding and use of written language (variety of motivating techniques for developing / practising literacy skills) Response to learner contributions (awareness of factors causing difficulty with language L1, cultural, etc.) Learning, developing and innovating (up-to-date with current pedagogical thinking & reflects on own teaching of language)

Understanding your learners

Knowledge of the learning process (understanding of second language acquisition & factors affecting learning) Understanding learner needs (uses need analyses if appropriate, adapts teaching approach according to age and level of students) Planning (sets and/or negotiates appropriate learning objectives) Awareness of individuals (understanding of individuals in class. Personalises learning experience) Promoting learner autonomy (encourages students to take responsibility for their learning) Learning, developing and innovating (gathers information & reflects on learners and learning process. Experiments with new ideas)

Learning Technologies
Using Learner Software (CDROMs etc.) effectively (awareness of software available and appropriate inclusion) Integrating computer room activities effectively (aims of computer room activities link with classroom studies) Using the IWB & ACTIVstudio tools effectively (incorporates IWB to enhance the learning process rather than control it) Integrating Web 2.0 tools effectively into the learning process (awareness of tools such as wikis, blogs, online games, etc. and how to use them to enhance the learning process) Awareness of useful websites for learning (awareness of and confident use with classes) Awareness of how mobile devices can be integrated into language teaching (inside & outside of the classroom)