Anna Hasper, Chris Roland

12 things we wish we had known when we started teaching YLs – Part 2

Introduction This is part two of a conversation between Anna and Chris, both experienced teachers of Young Learners and teacher trainers, about things they wish they had known when they started out teaching Young Learners. It’s all about building relationships with learners and parents or caretakers The moments immediately before and after classes can be quite full on for the teacher and, obviously, it is impossible to do a full meet-and-greet with every parent. Just the odd little conversation here and there and the conscious effort on your part to match adult faces to their respective children can pay dividends later. While...