Exercise 5.1 Say if these sentences are true or false according to the text.
1. Affection is the basic trait that a teacher needs to have. Every one of us expects a certain amount of affection in every teacher.
2. A teacher should not show love and concern for his pupils.
3. As a worker, we must remember that the improvement seldom occurs spontaneously.
4. Empathy ables us to be judicious, impartial and objective.
5. The sense of humour is a bad trait in a teacher.
6. It has to arouse laughter or a smile on their lips, which would make their mind lighter.
7. We have to demonstrate hypocrisy by acting nice, when we feel nasty.
8. Personal values like cleanliness, punctuality and honesty are the ornaments of a teacher.
Exercise 5.4 Study the picture, get ready to discuss the skills of teaching and the qualities of a successful teacher
Exercise 5.5 Discuss the topic
1. Teaching as a professional activity requiring special training.
2. An impact (влияние) of a teacher on people’s lives.
3. Every person has the potential to be a teacher.
4. It’s not an easy way to become a good teacher. What qualities make a good teacher?
5. The relations with the head and colleagues making teacher’s work easier.
6. The purpose of education is to prepare children for working life.
7. Should there be different schools for bright children and less intelligent ones?
8. Should homework be compulsory?
9. Should examinations be abolished (to abolish — отменять)?
10. Educational opportunities for school-leavers in Russia.
11. Teaching practice as one of the most valuable parts of the teacher’s education.
12. How are you going to widen your experience as a teacher?