Teaching Across Proficiency Levels

Teacher's Role:

In this initial phase of the students' learning endeavour, the teacher has a defyning role. He needs to be properly prepared for the ardous task that teaching represents. Accurate explanations, fluent pronunciation and attentive disposition should be the part of the daily staple of an effective class development.  

Being able to handle any topic, relating to the whole group, preparing varied material, using different sources, promoting reading for enjoyment, enriching vocabulary, planning multiple activities, taking charge as a leading figure, being trustworthy, respectful and considerate, are some of the fundamental qualities a teacher must have in mind to succeed at his job.

Language's Authenticity:

As in any ordinary process, we learn by following a logical order and structural patterns that normally progress, as they grow in complexity and evolve in laboriousness. Some students might already have an intermediate level or just one above their mates', which enables them to understand with more ease. However, we must assure that they don't find the classes to be dull.

It's certainly better if the language used by the teacher isn't really advanced, but rather standard to fit the level, more common. But it's imperative not to fall in the horrible mistake of using way too simplistic language, or forgetting to intensify expectations consistently.

Students' Creativity:

Even if it's only up to a low level, everyone has creativity. Of course, this means beginner students are included in the stated range. The majority of youngsters like to engage in the entertainment found in drawing (even if they're just scribbles). Although they may be bounded by their own apprentice limits, students are most likely capable of coming up with fresh ideas, which a teacher has to be careful not to underestimate.

Remember that in creativity's realm, kids are supposed to have an advantage. We must find the way to benefit from the young fertile minds' productivity. In this regard, patience is also a must.

Teaching Teenagers

I'd prefer to teach people in their teens. The reason is simple, I can relate more easily to them, as I was still one only a few months ago. It doesn't mean that it wouldn't be a challenge though.

I personally do not like children. And adults either require more work or sometimes it's just much more difficult if they learn slowly (specially when they are over 40 and don't have almost any prior knowledge).

Thus, the only group left is adolescents. They are in a crucial age. Despite that fact, and other than having mood swings, I think they are better to teach than children as they aren't so noisy and mischievous. Besides, they are a little more dynamyc than adults and learn faster.

Since I happen to constantly keep myself updated in matters of entertainment, I have an idea of what they might like or consider trendy, which might help to draw their attention towards the class if I include them in games, activities, etc.

They probably do require a bit more effort when it comes to treating them with gentleness and caution at all times, so that they won't feel threatened or embarassed.

In conclusion, teenagers are the ones I would like to teach the most.