Effective teaching should acknowledge the impact of factors such as attitudes, perception, expectations, abilities, gender, socio-cultural background and maturity on every learning experience. (“Principal of effective learning and teaching”, n.d.). The purpose of instigating variety of teaching strategies is to avoid monotonous diet of same teaching style which will cause even the keenest student to lost interest. For instance, using technology to achieve maximum success is very vital, educators need to be aware of the different types of learners and how they can address their needs through the use of technology. (Ktoridue, Zarpetea, Yinguo, 2002) Teachers share a significant responsibility in preparing young people to lead successful and productive lives.
Democracy and social reform are a cornerstone of Dewey’s educational philosophies. Throughout his writings on education Dewey emphasizes that education and learning are both a social and interactive process. He makes a strong case for the importance of schools not only as a place to gain content knowledge, but also as a place to learn how to live. In his eyes, the purpose of the education system should not revolve around the acquisition of a set curriculum, but rather the development of the whole student and the ability to use those skills for the greater good. He notes that “to prepare him for the future life means to give him command of himself; it means so to train him that he will have the full and ready use of his capabilities” (Dewey, 1897, p6).
Effective strategies and intervention are required to successfully change inappropriate behavior and foster appropriate behavior. Reinforcements are used to alter or eliminate undesirable behavior on the other hand, it is very important to encourage students to practice the desirable behavior to ensure that they are aware of what is expected from them. Teachers often spend valuable time correcting the inappropriate behavior and less time teaching acceptable behavior. As a teacher I think it is necessary and very important to assess and evaluate students
It will also the discuss the problems and challenges that may arise when teaching the foundation subjects at key stage one level and how to overcome these barriers. Effective teaching of the curriculum involves meeting the needs of all learners and differing learning styles. John Wilson (2000) argues in his text ‘Key Issues in Education and Teaching’ that personal subject knowledge must be broad and in-depth in order for us to “cater for these different interests in different ways” (Wilson, 2000). He states that teachers are faced with the challenge of ensuring that they can visualise subjects from every angle of thought, in order to make them meaningful for all - “we have to make ‘subjects’ fit different interests” (Wilson, 2000). Practitioners cannot achieve this goal if their own subject knowledge is poor.
Such would call for pragmatic integration of critical theories of learning and research on motivation, learning, deliberate practice, emotions, cognitive neuroscience and a range of learning environments such as hybrid and online technologies (Hoy, Davis, & Anderman, 2013). Tracey (2010) observes an important aspect that the various views can be approached in terms of continuum. Proper teaching is only possible when the instructors are aware of their students and what they are able to accomplish (Chametzky, 2014). There are instances when one view is likely to be more effective than the other based on the needs and circumstances of the learner. Thus, it is recommended that the instructors takes time to know their audience.
The ADEPT system greatly concentrates, not only in ensuring that teachers cover the required content, but it also ensures that the task is completed with the utmost skill. In order to warrant this concept, the quality of education offered should be of high standards to help in student development. The system is also designed to provide assurance that the studies the students receive from the teacher’s guide them appropriately to meeting the career expectations in the job market. Therefore, teachers are required to be conversant with the ADEPT requirements. It is only through this that teachers may be able to enter the professional teaching practice (Grenaney et al., 17).
Child Study – GTP Assignment 1 Equal opportunities is a term that is not easy to define because it incorporates so many areas. However, in terms of equal opportunities within education and the classroom, the DfES recognise that it is crucial that we as teachers should be made aware of, and strive to promote. In order to do this they have listed the following examples which help to clarify what providing equal opportunities means: 1. Providing for all pupils, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability etc; 2. Being mindful of the difficulties that some groups can face and ensuring that any obstacles to them are removed; 3.
What is the single most important influence on the classroom-learning environment? Classroom management: a teacher’s ability to establish and maintain an environment that is suited to teaching and learning. The teacher possess a repertoire of procedures to ensure optimal learning for all students What range of professional responsibilities do teachers need to accept in the classroom? * 38 generic principles of classroom management * Teachers do not control student’s behaviours; students control their own behaviors. What ideas and strategies must teachers develop if they are to have a classroom that is characterized by a high level of on-task behaviour?
1.1 Teaching Role and responsibilities in education and Training The teacher should be qualified to teach the learners, and be able to identify key aspects of related current legislation and know how to challenge discriminatory behaviour and attitudes. They should be well prepared for their lesson, be able to provide the correct resources and information relevant to the course and be knowledgeable about the subject or in the case of covering for another teacher, know where to find information in order to answer questions from learners. Teachers should make an initial assessment the needs of learners prior to starting the course in order to assess their suitability to the course there are delivering. Lessons should be prepared and sessions well planned. Establishing good ground rules at the start of the lessons are an important part of the teacher’s role to ensure everyone has clear expectations within the classroom environment, this helps to ensure appropriate behaviour and respect for others within the class.
Introduction. Covering all the aspects and selecting the appropriate activities to develop language skills when teaching, could be a very challenging task for ELT practitioners as a result of many external factors such as: academic program, text books, materials or even facilities, reason why: “Thinking things through before you teach helps to reduce feelings of uncertainty or panic and inspires you instead with a sense of confidence and clarity.” (Woodward, 2001). I agree with this as the only way we can help and create meaningful learning is to foresee the activities that best-fit our teaching context and based on our pupil’s needs and interests. For this assignment, I will outline the plan and activities that I will follow during my three next lessons in order to give my students the extra practice they need to develop their language skills by using the target language presented in this lesson. I will also get into detail for one of these activities to describe the way I will organize the task along with the possible difficulties that my pupils might have during execution.