This book presents an extensive qualitative research
study on the long-needed exploration of the less
easily definable and less easily observable aspects
of effective language teaching which the author
refers to holistically using the birdwatching term giss . The in-depth research was conducted with
students, teachers and trainers through the use of
questionnaires, interviews, classroom observation,
video-based discussions of lessons and analysis of
feedback forms on observed lessons. The findings
highlight the need for less easily definable aspects
of teaching such as personal qualities, communication
skills and what the author calls, affective-level
techniques to be incorporated into criteria for
teaching effectiveness. This leads to a discussion of
the effective teaching criteria and feedback tools
designed by the author. A detailed account of the
feedback received on the use of the criteria and a
discussion of a framework for teacher training and
development based on the findings from the research
is also presented. This book is intended for all
professionals interested in such inspirational
explorations and in promoting a principled approach
to teaching in their schools.
study on the long-needed exploration of the less
easily definable and less easily observable aspects
of effective language teaching which the author
refers to holistically using the birdwatching term giss . The in-depth research was conducted with
students, teachers and trainers through the use of
questionnaires, interviews, classroom observation,
video-based discussions of lessons and analysis of
feedback forms on observed lessons. The findings
highlight the need for less easily definable aspects
of teaching such as personal qualities, communication
skills and what the author calls, affective-level
techniques to be incorporated into criteria for
teaching effectiveness. This leads to a discussion of
the effective teaching criteria and feedback tools
designed by the author. A detailed account of the
feedback received on the use of the criteria and a
discussion of a framework for teacher training and
development based on the findings from the research
is also presented. This book is intended for all
professionals interested in such inspirational
explorations and in promoting a principled approach
to teaching in their schools.







