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"This unit talked about the effective methods ifelogies of being a good teacher in the classroom. It demonstrates that empathy to learners rather than promoting the skills of the teacher is best way to reach the end goal, which is having the learners \""learn what you are teaching them. It also demonstrates that a teacher cannot do everything for every student without risking loss of control over the classroom. I feel this unit was very informative and an very important lesson in becoming a good teacher." I enjoyed this introductory unit because it focuses on the basis of what we are doing and why. It is easy to simply decide you want to be a teacher of english to non native speakers, but why are we actually doing it? I learned how important it is to be a thoughtful, attentive, patient, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and caring teacher. I also learned that teaching is not only about the teacher, but even more about the success of a student. I learned that there are a wide variety of teaching techniques that range from more vocal and intensive, to more quiet and observant in nature. They are all important to know, and we should know when to use all of the many techniques. I also learned from this unit about the different levels, ages, and factors of the student learning Spanish. All are important to know so we may be the most effective teachers we can be. "In essence, Unit 1 was outlining the roles of the teacher and the qualities that make up a good teacher as well as familiarizing me with the kinds of learners I am going to be encountering in this field. Aside from being part of the course, this is useful information for me to build on when it comes time to do lesson plans or apply for positions. What I personally found to be the most interesting, even though it was intuitive, was the differences in the primary learner groups, such as Adult Learner and Young Learner, and how they can be differently motivated. This requires a few different teaching methods and would require some flexibility should I wish to teach multiple levels at once, as unlikely as that would be. It also helped me see where I might be the best fit as a teacher." This unit taught me the various methods and the different roles of an effective teacher. According to the first pages, there are nine roles that an instructor will play individually or altogether. Also, I learned how to motivate and encourage students instead of directing all the attention towards the instructor. Enjoyability, level of interest, variability, and usefulness all contribute to the students' motivation. This unit also taught me the importance of staying organized.