Without a date noted, Rivers wrote this from Harvard University. It describes the need for teacher to stay alert of the changes that occur in pedagogy and teaching practices. She states that in spite of these changes, it is important to remain focused to our fundamental principles as teachers. She assures teachers in the article that with our ability to be flexible with change, there is an underlying steadfastness to maintain in teaching. She provides them as a measuring instrument with which to assess new proposals in teaching in the classroom.
Student is a language learner.
Language learning and teaching are shaped by student needs to objectives in particular circumstances. Classroom relations reflect mutual liking and respect allowing fro both teacher personality and student personality in a non-threatening atmosphere of cooperative learning. Basic to use of language are language knowledge and language control. Every possible medium and modality is used toward learning. All of the ten principles can be accessed more elaborately by clicking on each one.