The role of TP On a teacher training course:
You can learn a lot about teaching by discussing it and talking about materials and
techniques but, like most skills, including using a language effectively, you can´t really
learn without doing it.
What are the objectives of TP?
To allow you to simulate or approach the real teaching situation under
sympathetic supervision.
To try you with an opportunity to try out techniques.
To provide an arena for assessment.
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