What makes a good language teacher in a changing world?

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Renandya, W. A., & Jacobs, G. M. (2021). What makes a good language teacher in a changing world? Journal of English Language and Linguistics, 2(2), 1-16. http://jelep.bru.ac.th/2021/12/02/%e0%b9%8bjel-vol-2-no-2-july-decemer-2021
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Renandya, Willy A. 
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Jacobs, George M.
Abstract
The quality of students’ teachers can have a major impact on their lives during and after students’ formal education. This article proposes nine areas for teacher improvement toward the goal of being good teachers. These areas for possible improvement include: (a) language proficiency, (b) pedagogical knowledge and skills, (c) understanding of their students, (d) balance of implicit and explicit teaching, (e) membership in communities of teachers, (f) participation in lifelong learning, (g) use of technology, (h) promotion of student engagement and (i) safeguarding of their own health.
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2021
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Journal of English Language and Linguistics
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Journal of English Language and Linguistics