Who do you enjoy communicating with more - men or women? Why?
What puzzles you the most about the opposite gender? What do you like the most about thee opposite gender? What bothers you?
What have you noticed about how homogenous gender groups communicate differently?
How do you communicate differently with a man or a woman?
In your experience, how do men and women approach these aspects of communication differently?
- apologizing - arguing
- giving compliments - solving problems
- interrupting - eye contact
What are some other differences in how men and women communicate and behave?
Gender Discussion Questions (part 2)
How much do you agree with the various points made about gender-based differences in the readings. Which ‘ring true’? Which don’t?
Do you think there is a generational component to gender-based differences?(e.g. Are your attitudes toward gender different than your parents or children ?)
Have you noticed any culture based differences in gender communication and behaviors? (e.g. Korean women vs. Western women, Busan men vs. Seoul men)
Are there any particularly Korean aspects of gender differences?
How do you think men and women are treated differently in society, family, school, and work? Which do you think are fair or unfair? Which would you like to change?
If you have children, do/will you treat your sons differently from your daughters? How so?
Are there certain jobs that you think men or women are better able to do?
What are the best and worst parts of being your gender?
In what ways are you typical and atypical of your gender?
If you had the option of choosing your gender next time, which would you choose? Why?
Love & Dating
When did you first fall in love? How long did it last?
When did you most recently say ‘I love you’?
Do you think platonic relationships are possible between men & women?
Do you think there is any difference between homosexual and heterosexual love? How so?
What turns you on/off about your partner, men/women?
How much have you told your significant other about past relationships?
How would you react if you found out that your spouse had a true love before you met each other?
How would/did you know that you wanted marry someone?
What’s the best/worst way to break up with someone?
What do you and your partner usually fight about? / What are your styles of fighting?
How much do you emphasize an ‘essential question’ for each lesson?
How do you get students motivated about the lesson?
What percentage of class time do you ‘lecture’? What percentage do you have student engage in activities? What is optimal?
How do you encourage students to take useful notes and/or use graphic organizers for learning retention?
What are the ‘non-negotiables’ in your school and/or class?
From: Teaching Tips: Leading Classroom Discussions
In what ways are you an entertainer?
How do you (can you) attempt to keep the students’ attention?
From: Handshake Q & A
How do you (can you) connect with the students?
How do you reinforce previous learning?
From: Quieting the Class
How do you quiet the classroom?
From: Fishbowl
How do you encourage metalearning in the classroom?
Sign Language/Gestures
What gestures do you use in your class?
How do you stay focused on your teaching tasks and avoid distractions?
Discipline
What systems of behavior management/discipline do you use in your school and class?
Colin Granger - Starting with a Bang, Getting students to speak, and the importance of note-taking
Mo Shapiro on Speaking Speed, Clarity of Instructions
Mo Shapiro on Movement and Voice Projection
Discussion Questions
Space Management & Teacher Movement How do you manage your environment, personal movement, and voice projection? How would you describe your teaching style?
What strategies might you use in order to keep student attention and give clear instructions? How do you balance the use of English & Korean? (personally and/or with foreign co-teachers) How do you make use of gestures and signals? How do you think native English speakers can be used most effectively in classes?
Who was your favorite teacher? Why? Who was your least favorite? Why?
How do you think your students will remember you?
What do you like about teaching? (besides vacation time)
What have been the highlights (and lowlights) of your teaching career?
What are the qualities of a good teacher?
What qualities make YOU a good teacher?
What are your greatest strengths & weaknesses as a teacher?
Motivation/Avoiding Burnout
Intrinsic motivation refers to motivation that comes from inside an individual rather than from any external or outside rewards, such as money or grades. The motivation comes from the pleasure one gets from the task itself or from the sense of satisfaction in completing or even working on a task. The Candle Problem
