Teaching is a task of great responsibility and some, even the most experienced of teachers, may find it daunting. While you try to overcome your own concerns, you may forget that your students may be just as nervous. Remember to take this into account when you teach Chinese students so that you can deliver your lessons effectively.

Other things you must remember are language and cultural barriers, if you are a foreigner. Cultural values and ideas around education in China differ from those used in the West. If you are a foreign teacher, you need to acknowledge this as you take measures to build students’ confidence.

Here are the top that will help you deliver English lessons, customized for Chinese students.

Go Gradual

Chinese education system is such that attention is focused on the teacher while students consume information. Students are discouraged from making mistakes.

All this changes when a foreign teacher teaches the class. As a foreign teacher, you may find that your class only has a few students who are confident enough to participate and answer questions, while others shy away.

Students who are used to the passive learning method in need to be eased into the class more gently. You would have to help them understand from the start that making mistakes is acceptable. Reward good effort and give constructive feedback when they make errors. If you’ve learnt Mandarin and you’re confident, saying a few words in Mandarin will help you break the ice and show that it is alright if they make mistakes.

For the first few lessons, let the confident students participate in class activities. Once their shy classmates see them receiving appreciation regardless of their answers, they may want a turn too. But do not pressure students into doing something. This may make them lose trust in you.

Develop Routine

Your new students may feel uneasy and struggle with a new teaching method, a foreign accent, and a new structure.

You can overcome this by developing a routine and lesson structure right from the start. It will help students quickly become familiar with your approach and they will know what to expect during the class.

Define Goals

Chinese education is competitive, and you may see students trying to get ahead of each other. As a result, some students may not behave appropriately.

To address this, define the goals of the class. Chinese students respond well to targets. Show them what you expect them to achieve by the end of a topic, and how you will help them succeed. They are more likely to respect you more and be keen to participate after this.

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