Laugh and Learn : Thinking Over The "Funny Teacher" Myth  

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Tosta, Antonio Luciano

Jenis: Article from Bulletin/Magazine
Dalam koleksi: English Teaching Forum (http://exchanges.state.gov/englishteaching/forum/archives.html) vol. 39 no. 1 (Jan. 2001), page 26-29.
Topik: TEACHERS; laugh; learn; funny teacher; myth

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One of the key elements of success in a foreign language class is the possibility for that class to be not only an instance of learning, but also a moment of fun. Generally speaking foreign language classes all over the world have incorporated a playful dimension, which may be to a certain extent attributed to the spread of the communicative approach and its present variations. Activities such as games, for instance, already contain a significant playful element, and that adds to the joyful tone which foreign language classes must have. Nevertheless, the myth of the funny teacher is still a concern for many of our colleagues. Stop for a second and think about how you would describe yourself as a teacher and how your students would describe you. Does the adjective funny come up on your list of qualities ? If so, congratulations ! If not, for you the word funny, when used in an educational context, might convey inappropriateness or irresponsibility. Whether you are already a funny teacher or not, it is still relevant to discuss why it is important to laugh in the foreign language classroom.

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