Factors Affecting Quality in Teaching English (As a Second Language) (original) (raw)

SUMMARY This paper examines four factors that can have a significant impact on the success of teaching English as a second language at a college level. The focus of the paper is how quality teaching can be achieved and maintained in a language program. Quality teaching is achieved through a complex assurance process that consists of four main factors. Teacher factors include teachers’ skills and qualification, their preparation for teaching process and professional development. Teaching process itself, including proper input, interaction and motivation, is the second factor that affects quality teaching. Working conditions and environment, supporting staff and creating context for students to use the language, can also facilitate good teaching. Finally, qualityassuring mechanisms, evaluation and monitoring to support quality control is the fourth and one of he most important factors in language learning and teaching. Each of these factors is examined and suggestions offered as to ho...

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