A Teacher is

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A Teacher is

• Dr. Khaing Phyu Htut
• Access English Manager
• British Council

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Background

• World Teachers Day - held annually on October
  5th since 1994 - created by UNESCO
• The day may sound new - in Myanmar culture -
  teachers in the same position as Lord Buddha,
  valued scriptures, venerable Monks, and parents
• Myanmars give respect to teachers all year long

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The best teacher I have ever met

• Please tell about the best teacher that you have
  ever met to the person nearest.
• Time given 3 minutes
• No name.
• Where and when you met.
• Why he/she is the best for you.
• How he/she is different from others.

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The worst teacher I have ever met

• Please tell about the worst teacher that you have
  ever met to the person nearest.
• Time given 3 minutes
• No name.
• Where and when you met.
• Why he/she is the worst for you.
• How he/she is different from others.

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A TEACHER IS

• How can you define a teacher?
• With a partner, try to finish the sentence A
  teacher is (Not more than 20 words)
• Time given 5 minutes
• Exchange sheets
• Whod like to share what theyve got?

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Question For Teachers Have you ever received a
card like that?Question For StudentsHave you
ever given a card like that to your teacher?
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Qualities of a good teacher

• Creative
• Up to date
• Make lesson interesting and fun
• Link lessons to the outside world
• Possess IT knowledge and skills
• Cater to different learning styles and strategies

• Kind
• Patient
• Understanding
• Caring
• Approachable
• Knowledgeable
• Responsible
• Influencing

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Lets debate!

• Teachers are to blame for the deterioration in
  education systems.
• With the closet person, form into pairs.
• Combine with another pair.
• Draw lots. If your pair gets B, try to put the
  blame on teachers and if you get T, fend for
  teachers.
• Would somebody from T group like to present the
  blames received? Would somebody from T group like
  to present how they fended for teachers?

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All coins have two sides!

• Very dictatorial.
• Dont like questions from students.
• Lessons are not interesting.
• Teaching techniques are uniform and boring.
• Students cant apply what they have learnt in the
  classroom (Just finish school or university and
  nothing else).

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All coins have two sides!

• How can a classroom be managed if not
  authoritarian.
• How can I know all the answers in the world.
• I teach according to the prescribed text.
• I myself was taught in the same way, have not
  received training or support.
• This is beyond our reach.

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Shall we conclude like that?

• Teaching-learning is a two-way process (sometimes
  more than two-way)
• If anything gets wrong, we cant blame Ts alone
• Nobody in the world wants to make a fool of
  himself in front of a class
• No one wants to be a bad teacher
• Every teacher tries his best!

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Who shall we remember on 5th Oct?
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Who shall we remember on 5th Oct?
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Questions to ask oneself

• Teachers Are my students learning well?
  rather than Am I teaching well?
• Learners What should I do in class and out of
  class to be a good learner?
• Parents How can I help the teacher and my
  children in the teaching learning process?
• Admin How can we make teachers better and
  happier?

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Some questions to ponder

• Is it easy to be a teacher?
• Is it easy to be a good teacher?
• How can we measure how good a teacher is?
• Who are best teachers?

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Lets commemorate Teachers Day for our teachers!

• T (Trustworthy)
• E (Educated)
• A (Altruistic)
• C (Caring)
• H (Honourable)
• E (Ethical)
• R (Responsible)

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A poem for my teacher!

• Things that grown-up mind defies Appear as
  giants in children's eyes. A gentle touch
  upon my headA simple word when kindly
  said.Complete attention when I call.I knowing
  you have given all.Correcting in a loving
  way.Instilling trust in what you say.

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A poem for my teacher!

• Making me believe uniqueThe tiny flaw upon my
  cheek.Admiring old and faded dresses.Reminding
  me we all make messes.Words of comfort you've
  softly spokenA promise you've made I know won't
  ever be broken.Your knowing my doll that was
  lost todayIs just as important as bills you
  can't pay.

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A poem for my teacher!

• Helping make my plans and schemesGiving me hope
  and building my dreams.All of this and so much
  moreIs in my mind forever stored.They who touch
  a childs life awhileCan either make or break
  that child.Education is important, true,

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A poem for my teacher!

• But so much more, a childs faith in you.You've
  weathered through the storm and strifeYou
  helped to build a small child's life.You're
  truly one to be admired.For you gave more than
  was required.
• - Adaptation of Pat McClains I love my teacher

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How to get the Presentation PowerPoint? How to
contact me?

• http//www.myanmar-network.net
• khaingphyu.htut_at_mm.britishcouncil.org

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Lets give love and understanding to our
teachers! Thank you very much!