Govt.

Postgraduate College for Women, Gulberg Lahore

BS –lll English Literature

Semester: Vl
Subject:
English Language Teaching (ELT)

Presentation
Topics
➢ Developing Skills
➢ The main features of the writing program
➢ The Roll of the Teacher

Submitted By:

Names Roll numbers

Aruba Khan 1822116006

Fatima Khan 1822116010
Mariam Zulfiqar 1822116016

Submitted To:
Ma’am Saira Rafiq
 ➢ Developing Skills

• What is Skill Development?

Skills development is the process of identifying your skill gaps, and developing
and honing these skills. It is important because your skills determine your ability
to execute your plans with success.

• What are personal development skills?

Personal development skills are qualities and abilities that help you grow both
personally and professionally. In other words, they are skills that help you
nurture your personal development. Understanding and improving these skills
can help you maximize your potential. This process is also known as self-
development or personal growth.

Key takesaways:

• Personal development skills can be soft or technical skills.

• Select which skills to develop by performing a self-analysis on your areas for
improvement and necessary skills to advance in your career or industry.
• Focus on transferable skills that make you a competitive candidate in any job.

• Why are personal development skills important?

Personal development skills are important because they allow you to create
strategic and tactical plans for personal and professional growth towards your
goals. It can be helpful to hone personal development skills so that you can
naturally work them into your daily routines and use them to:

✓ Achieve personal and career goals

✓ Advance in your career
✓ Improve your strengths and talents
✓ Better yourself
✓ Find fulfillment and satisfaction
 • Examples of personal development skills

Personal development skills can be traits or qualities you already have or ones you can gain
through education and training. Individuals will value different personal development skills
depending on their goals, but here are some examples of skills people commonly practice to
facilitate personal growth:

✓ Communication
✓ Interpersonal
✓ Organization
✓ Problem-solving
✓ Self-confidence
✓ Adaptability
✓ Integrity
✓ Work ethic
✓ Leadership

• How to improve your personal development skills

You can enhance your personal development skills by taking classes, learning from the people
around you, gaining new talents and improving upon existing ones. Follow these guidelines to
develop yourself personally:

Overcome your fears. Fear can prevent you from growing and progressing. If you are afraid of
public speaking, for instance, take a class or join a group that helps people become better
public speakers. If you are afraid of taking risks, find a mentor who can help you make good
decisions and build your confidence. Grow and learn by trying things you might not be
comfortable doing. If you are shy, try starting a conversation or introducing yourself to new
people at a reception or workshop.

Read. Reading can expand your knowledge and vocabulary and keep you informed. It can also
stimulate your mind and can improve your critical thinking skills. Try setting a goal to read at
least one educational or motivational article a day, or one book a month.

Learn something new. Learn a new skill or topic, whether you do it yourself or sign up for a
class. You might, for instance, take courses to learn another language, a new software program
or how to write creatively. Consider watching a webinar on professional development topics
such as entrepreneurship or social media marketing.

Ask for feedback. Approach a family member, friend, colleague or manager, and ask them to
give you feedback on a recent project or accomplishment. Use their positive comments as well
as their constructive criticism to find ways to improve. Sometimes you need an outside,
unbiased opinion to get a different perspective.
Observe others. Watch and learn from the people who inspire you. This could be someone you
know, such as a supervisor, family member or public figure. Identify the qualities you admire in
them, and try to replicate those in yourself.

Network. By interacting with many types of people, you can learn new ideas and understand
how to communicate and work with different personality types. You can also meet people and
develop relationships that might help you in the future. Network through industry organizations
and shared interest groups, or attend conferences and events on topics that interest you.

Keep a journal. Writing in a journal every day or week can help you gain self-awareness and
reflect on recent events, decisions and conversations. You might keep a hand-written, private
journal, or you might choose to share your thoughts and experiences by blogging. Use it to set
and assess goals and progress.

Meditate. Many people meditate to gain clarity and awareness and to reduce stress and
anxiety. Meditation can help you focus on your self-development and goals in a healthy,
positive and calm way. Even scheduling a break from work or quiet time to yourself can help
you relax and focus.

Get a mentor. If you need help identifying ways to build your self-development skills, talk to a
mentor. This individual could be a manager, professor, someone you admire or a professional
personal growth mentor.

➢ Features of Academic Writing

Academic writing in English is linear, which means it has one central point or theme with every
part contributing to the main line of argument, without digressions or repetitions. Its objective
is to inform rather than entertain. As well as this it is in the standard written form of the
language. “There are ten main features of academic writing that are often discussed. Academic
writing is to some extent: complex, formal, objective, explicit, hedged, and responsible”. It uses
language precisely and accurately. It is also well organised and planned.

Complexity
Written language is relatively more complex than spoken language. Written language has
longer words, it is lexically more dense and it has a more varied vocabulary. It uses more noun-
based phrases than verb-based phrases. Written texts are shorter and the language has more
grammatical complexity, including more subordinate clauses and more passives.
Formality
Academic writing is relatively formal. In general this means that in an essay you should avoid
colloquial words and expressions.

Precision
In academic writing, facts and figures are given precisely.

Objectivity
Written language is in general objective rather than personal. It therefore has fewer words that
refer to the writer or the reader. This means that the main emphasis should be on the
information that you want to give and the arguments you want to make, rather than you. For
that reason, academic writing tends to use nouns (and adjectives), rather than verbs (and
adverbs).

Explicitness
Academic writing is explicit about the relationships int he text. Furthermore, it is the
responsibility of the writer in English to make it clear to the reader how the various parts of the
text are related. These connections can be made explicit by the use of different signalling
words.

Accuracy
Academic writing uses vocabulary accurately. Most subjects have words with narrow specific
meanings. Linguistics distinguishes clearly between "phonetics" and "phonemics"; general
English does not.

Hedging
In any kind of academic writing you do, it is necessary to make decisions about your stance on a
particular subject, or the strength of the claims you are making. Different subjects prefer to do
this in different ways.

A technique common in certain kinds of academic writing is known by linguists as a ‘hedge’.

Responsibility
In academic writing you must be responsible for, and must be able to provide evidence and
justification for, any claims you make. You are also responsible for demonstrating an
understanding of any source texts you use.

Organisation
Academic writing is well organised. It flows easily from one section to the next in a logical
fashion. A good place to start is the genre of your text. Once you have decided on the genre,
the structure is easily determined.
Planning
Academic writing is well planned. It usually takes place after research and evaluation, according
to a specific purpose and plan.

• Five qualities of good writing:

FOCUS
An essay should have a single clear central idea. Each paragraph should have a clear main point
or topic sentence.

DEVELOPMENT
Each paragraph should support or expand the central idea of the paper. The idea of each
paragraph should be explained and illustrated through examples, details, and descriptions.

Unity
Every paragraph in an essay should be related to the main idea. Each paragraph should stick to
its main point.

COHERENCE
An essay or paper should be organized logically, flow smoothly, and "stick" together. In other
words, everything in the writing should make sense to a reader.

CORRECTNESS
A paper should be written in generally correct standard English, with complete sentences, and
be relatively error-free.

One additional quality, not part of this list, but nevertheless, very important, is creativity. The
best writing carries some of the personality and individuality of its author. Follow the above
guidelines, but always work to make your writing uniquely your own.

➢ The Roll of the Teacher

1. Adaptability
In this modern, digital age, teachers need to be flexible and able to adapt to whatever is thrown
their way. Likewise, administrators are changing and updating expectations and learning
standards. Whether it’s to the way students learn, the behavior their classroom exhibits, or
their lesson plans, being able to adapt is a skill that every modern teacher must have.
2. Confidence
Every teacher needs to have confidence, not only in themselves but in their students and their
colleagues as well. A confident person inspires others to be confident, and a teacher’s
confidence can help influence others to be a better person.

3. Communication
Being able to communicate with not only your students but with parents and staff is an
essential skill. Think about it: almost all of a teacher’s day is spent communicating with students
and colleagues, so it is crucial to be able to talk clearly and concisely in order to get your point
across.

4. Team Player
Part of being a teacher is being able to work together as part of a team or a group. When you
work together as a team, it provides students with a better chance to learn and have fun.
Networking with other teachers (even virtually) and solving problems together will only lead to
success. Doing so fosters a sense of community, not only in your own classroom but school-
wide as well.

5. Continuous Learner
Teaching is a lifelong learning process. The world is always changing, along with the curriculum
and educational technology, so it’s up to you, the teacher, to keep up with it. A teacher who is
always willing to go that extra mile to learn will always be an effective, successful teacher.

6. Imaginative
The most effective tool a teacher can use is their imagination. Teachers need to be creative and
think of unique ways to keep their students engaged in learning, especially now that many
states have implemented the Common Core Learning Standards into their curriculum. Many
teachers are of the opinion that these standards are taking all of the creativity and fun out of
learning, so teachers are finding imaginative ways to make learning fun again.

7. Leadership
An effective teacher is a mentor and knows how to guide their students in the right direction.
They lead by example and are a good role model. They encourage students and lead them to a
place of success.

8. Organization
Modern teachers have the ability to organize and prepare for the unknown. They are always
ready for anything that is thrown their way. Need to go home sick? No problem, they have a
substitute folder all ready to go. Studies show that organized teachers foster more effective
learning environments. So it is even more imperative to be organized if you want higher-
achieving students.

9. Innovative
A modern teacher is willing to try new things, from new educational apps to teaching skills and
electronic devices. Being innovative means not only trying new things, but questioning your
students, making real-world connections, and cultivating a creative mindset. It’s getting your
students to take risks and learn to collaborate with others.

10. Commitment
While being committed to your job is a traditional teaching skill, it is also a modern one. A
modern teacher needs to always be engaged in their profession. The students need to see that
their teacher is present and dedicated to being there for them.

11. Ability to Manage Online Reputation

This 21st century, modern teaching skill is definitely a new one. In this digital age, most, if not
all, teachers are online, which means they have an “online reputation.” Modern teachers need
to know how to manage their online reputation and which social networks are okay for them to
use. LinkedIn is a professional social network to connect with colleagues, but other social
networking site profiles, such as Instagram or Facebook, should remain private and separate
from students.

12. Ability to Engage

Modern teachers know how to find engaging resources. Nowadays, it is essential to find
materials and resources for students that will keep them interested. This means keeping up-to-
date on new learning technologies and apps, and browsing the web and connecting to fellow
teachers. Anyway that you can engage students and keep things interesting is a must.

13. Understanding of Technology

Technology is growing at a rapid pace. In the past five years alone we have seen huge
advancements, and we will continue to see them grow. While these developments may be hard
to keep up with, it is something that all modern teachers need to do. Not only do you need to
understand the latest in technology, but you must also know which digital tools are right for
your students. It’s a process that may take time but will be greatly influential in the success of
your students.

14. Know When to Unplug

Modern teachers know when it’s time to unplug from social media and just relax. They also
understand that the teacher burnout rate is high, so it’s even more critical for them to take the
time to slow down and care for themselves. They also know when it’s time to tell their students
to unplug and slow down. They give their students time each day for a brain break and let them
unwind.

15. Ability to Empower

Teachers inspire; that’s just one of the qualities that come along with the title. Modern
educators have the ability to empower students to be critical thinkers, innovative, creative,
adaptable, passionate, and flexible. They empower them to solve problems, self-direct, self-
reflect, and lead. They give them the tools to succeed, not only in school but in life.