Another key learning in the Shenzhen TTT experience – I met a training veteran. He gave me a lot of valuable feedback on my delivery. And in particular what I mention here is a great phrase I learnt from him. It is the attitude we should be having in treating our learners. In his original wording in Chinese:
维护尊严，提高自信
(Translation: Maintain self-esteem and raise self-confidence)
Isn’t it great? It is very profound. Not sure what to say when a learner does not perform well in the role play exercise? Or when a learner answers something irrelevant to your question? This phrase will be our guidance in how to respond.
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