8+ years of experience. Experienced and detailed knowledge of french. Use of technology for training. Improvement of results by 100%. A quick and crispy reading comprehension based on a mind-map which provides a very informative breakdown of the most important qualities of a teacher based on Mike Baker's research. The mind map can also be used as a springboard to discussion. •using the target language as much as possible, no matter what level (as long as you don’t leave some kids behind, it can help a lot “You don’t learn French by speaking English”) •using modern materials- utilize technology and sources with native speakers, use French online news and articles, TV clips and movies, and material that is not twenty years old! •effectively integrate culture to make learning a foreign language fun and relevant to students (learn about holidays, cultural similarities and differences between them and students in foreign countries making food always goes over well with hungry teenagers) •use diverse teaching methods-I probably remember every song I ever learned- use music, arts, movement, and a variety of learning in addition to reading and writing •make sure everyone is practicing/no one is falling behind- do not use mass oral response to questions because some students may not be pronouncing correctly or could even just be moving their lips without actually saying the words out loud
