If the group liasons coiuld inform their presenters to pre-register, it would be appreciated.

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As someone who has been working in an elementary school the past three years I have reached the conclusion that what needs to be done to develop a stronger relationship between JTE's and NEST's is the feeling that both are there to teach not to just be "human tape recorders" and on the other side that the HRT's are wanting to learn how to teach English instead of just trying to get through the lesson as quickly and easily as possible.

What this means is the NEST's have to be experienced teachers and experienced English Language teachers. NEST's have to be willing to bring this experience into the classroom to help get the HRT through the initial "OMG! I HAVE TO TEACH ENGLISH!" nervousness. And the HRT's must look at the NEST with respect for a fellow professional.

For the past two years, I have made it my aim to provide teachers with other ways to teach English other than just the "repeat after me" method. I have made attempts to show that student mistakes are not to be critically commented on but used in ways that make the student feel comfortable making them and learning from them. My feeling has been that I am not just the NEST but also a trainer as well. I am trying to teach both the students and the HRTs and learn from them also.

What I would say is needed is to start hiring qualified professional teachers who speak English and treat them as such. We are more than "human tape records" or "pronunciation correctors", we are teachers.

My two Yen.

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