An ideal teacher and classroom

My ideal teacher…

• Motivates his/her students.

• Is patient, helpful and understanding.

• Know his/her pupils very well and easily adapts to their needs.

• Is creative, dynamic and enthusiastic.

• Knows English and speaks it systematically.

• Uses a variety of interesting/interactive activities and resources.

• Is serious and organized/Sets clear limits.

• Makes them love the language, shows the benefits of learning English “for the real life”, for communicate.

• Loves children and loves the language.

• And loves his/her job.

My ideal classroom…

• Support tasks to be carried out there: arrange classroom for freedom from hallway and other interference, and have space for group work.

• Provides security and pleasure: have elements of softness in room, keep room temperature comfortable, use a variety of colours and textures to create a nice environment, and have secure equipment or materials with locks and latches as appropriate.

• Reflects the people who teach and learn there: personalize classroom space so that it communicates information about you and your students, and display student work.

• Fosters language acquisition: have an area where students can physically move, sing, play; chairs easy to move (pair work, group work…), CD or computer to provide listening experiences, and story corner (with books, etc.)

• Materials are accessible to students at all times.

• Shelves and storage areas are well organized. 

• Pathways throughout the room are designed to avoid congestion.

• Seating arrangements: allow students a clear view of instructional presentations, and allow teacher to easily establish collective and individual contact with all students. 

• Room includes a variety of activities or materials that are relevant to content or curriculum. 

All this points will help pupils on their learning and also teachers because they are going to feel more comfortable in their classrooms where they can work better being able to use all kind of activities and methodologies, suitable for meaningful learning.