Actively encourage and support learners in becoming independent. Will lead learning “guided” groups, modelling concepts and language that the adult leading the learning has used. Will alter an activity or change the apparatus if an activity does not meet the learners needs to enable them to achieve or exceed the expected outcome. Are acutely aware of learners capabilities/prior learning/understanding and plan very effectively to build on these. The areas that I have assessed as “good” and therefore need improving are: Enable learners to access resources appropriately – I feel that I need to make more time to be able to show the children how they can get the best from the resources that they have available to them.
It can leave the participant feeling bad with seemingly no way forward. Verbalising and exploring a learners thoughts can assist them gain a positive perspective of their own work and ability and will also help identify problem areas, therefore providing both the teacher and the learner with the ability to develop e.g. asking a learner where they think they did well and where they think they could improve. Some situations in which constructive feedback is required can include; ongoing performance discussions, providing specific performance pointers, following up on teaching discussions, providing correct guidance, providing a learner with consequences of their behaviour. Clues at when constructive feedback is needed can be when a learner asks for your opinion on how they are doing, this can be a 'cry for help' from a learner.
Non-verbal language may support or contradict verbal messages. • Once students start to share their understanding of what the tutor said, there is potential for clarification. However, noise may interfere with the communication process. • When the students ask the tutor for clarification they receive feedback on their initial interpretation of the message, which may reinforce the alignment between the tutor's message and the student's understanding of the message, provided that the tutor maintains message
Reflecting on your practise is important as it can help you to focus on what you have done well and identify areas you may need to improve I.e. It may make you consider new approaches or make you consider learning more or beginning new courses in relevant subjects. You can use reflective practice to improve the quality of the service you provide by thinking about a task you previously completed and asking yourself: What could have been done better? & how will I do that task next time? 1.3.
Thinking in positive ways not only makes me feel better about situations, but I know it also helps other people dealing with the situation too. So if people ever need help with something I might be the person they will like to come too. All in all I am glad I took the survey and got this little outlook on my strengths. I do believe they fit me and I will use them to better prepare for my
Touching on more listening techniques in later chapters he offer three technique to help improve are listening techniques. This includes having a save environment to share feelings, to have an understanding and the ability to actively listen to the talker and to clarify the problem. In conclusion the book serves as a wonderful resource tool to use to improve our listening and communication skills. Helping us to understand that showing emotion such as empathy or warmth are crucial in the effective role of communication. Allowing us to build stronger families, friendships and stronger communities (Petersen, 2007).
1.1 Explain the function of assessment in learning and development. 1.2 Define the key concepts and principles of assessment. 1.3 Explain the responsibilities of the assessor. 1.4 Identify the regulations and requirements relevant to the assessment in own area of practice. 2.1 Compare the strengths and limitations of a range of assessment methods with reference to the needs of individual learners.
My communication skills need improving to make sure I speak clearly ( this could have been due to being nervous), and a little more loudly and slowly than normal. I have learnt that some of the words used in communicating verbally need to reflect equality and inclusiveness and not be biased in any way. Some of my peers said if this was a core subject I needed to identify which elements of the minimum core is being addressed, especially the specific ones and to add these to my lesson plans and scheme of work in
Keeping this in mind, students should be made to study subjects that can help them understand their surroundings, and their neighbors. This can help them to develop a good rapport in a diverse society. Secondly, social sciences, if the curriculum helps to widen the scope, can eliminate the hesitation that keeps people away from coming onto friendly terms with each other. People from different societies will be able to intermingle with ease and comfort if given the opportunity of understanding each other. Once this reluctance is overcome our society will improve dramatically.
'Questioning enables teachers to check learners' understanding. It also benefits learners as it encourages enitgagement and focuses their thinking on key concepts and ideas.' (Kyriacou 1995 in Desforges 1995, pg. 126) I am of the opinion that the idea children should work in mixed ability groups is not always a viable option. I feel it is important to take into account the personalities of the children, as learning may be inhibited if one child is particularly domineering or intimidating.