Module 5: Speaking
Provide honest but encouraging feedback: Even outside of TESOL, simply saying “good job” is no longer enough to encourage a student. Be specific, be honest, but be encouraging. If certain students are struggling with something, let them know, but also tell them know how it can be fixed and what needs to be done to get it better. Students appreciate honesty as long as it is presented to them in a way that does not immediately make them shut down and not want to try.
Listen to the student: The worst thing you can do after your student has done all that work to present a new idea to you is not listen when they present their ideas. Of course, you would never visibly ignore the students as they present, but it can be easy to lose focus on exactly what the students are saying. When the presentation is over, be specific as to what you liked about the student’s idea. Show the student that you care and that you are proud of him and her. Even if the student struggled, just getting up and taking the risk was a big leap, so leave the critique until some time has passed.
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