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In this unit, we learned, firstly, to distinguish what kinds of teachers and learners there are (generally) and to reflect on the behaviors associated with these categories. Good learners can be characterized by their enthusiasm coupled with their motivation. Motivation is especially important for retention and progress, and generally held by adult learners more frequently than younger learners due to their reasons for being in class in the first place. Good teachers are nominated as such because of their warm, caring, and receptive attitude towards the students and the process of the student's learning. Of particular import is the fact that good teachers are both empathetic and knowledgeable, giving them the tools necessary to patiently convey their expertise in a respectful manner. Learners of varying levels can be classified by the depth of their grammatical and vocabulary knowledge, and as to how they can apply this knowledge to various topics with accuracy and fluidity. I feel I am beginning to understand that being a good teacher requires being fluid in your roles, while maintaining enough frame to keep the students both respectful and willing to listen to the authority that you have conveyed. This insight shows that receptiveness, and especially your own listening skills, should be called upon and engaged when running a classroom, in order to fit your activities and personality to the mood and level of the class. Having an understanding of basic English levels, from beginner to advanced, is crucial in this regard, as it will allow you to more fully craft the complexity and structures to be addressed in your lessons.
