Lesson 12: teaching speaking in primary level pupils: monologue and dialogue questions to be discussed

6. Dedication - There’s no denying that teaching can be tough at times. If you’re dedicated to helping your students succeed, you’ll be able to keep up your energy levels and avoid getting discouraged.

How to develop it:

•Work on your empathy. When you put yourself in someone else’s shoes you can better understand why they’re struggling.

7. Conflict resolution - Especially in secondary schools, this can be a big part of the job. If you can defuse tense situations before they explode, you be able to handle it when teenagers upset each other or test your authority. 

How to develop it:

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  You’ll learn behaviour management skills during your teacher training, but there’s no harm in getting a head start. Find a workshop, or read up on tips online and try to apply them in everyday life.
  
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  Many volunteering positions will offer you conflict resolution training, particularly if you’ll be working with children or teenagers.
  
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  Be aware of how you act. If you end up in a conflict at work, with your friends or during a project, sit down afterwards and think about how you reacted and what you might do differently next time.