Fundamentals of Teaching Central Task of Teaching Define

Fundamentals of Teaching

Central Task of Teaching �Define the priority objectives for learning �Identify the learner’s agenda �Assess the learners needs �Negotiate and agree the content and priorities for learning �Select and use appropriate learning methods and resources that develop the trainee’s ü Competence ü Critical thinking

ü Self awareness § Provide an environment and example that reinforces the learning § Agree plans for future learning § Use of time efficiently § Evaluate the extent to which the above tasks have been achieved.

Definition of other terms �Schooling Instruction or training at school �Facilitator One who’s job is to help to manage a process of information exchange. This facilitator’s role is to help direct the discussion or proceedings of the class.

Pedagogy �Study of being a teacher, the general term refers to strategies of instruction. �Theories and approaches to teaching and learning.

�Andragogy Set of principles of teaching and learning specifically related to adults. �CHINESE PROVERB Tell me I forget, show me I remember and involved me and I understand

Active teaching �Focus on using strategies which will maximize opportunities for interaction. �High level of participation �Use of prior experience and knowledge �Peer support and peer teaching �Critical reflection on activity and experience �Greater ownership and responsibility of the learner

�Teachers are people

Roles and Responsibilities of the Teacher q. Responsible for students behaviour and classroom management q. Keep in touch with parents – provide feedback to students, parents and administrators q. Utilize good time management – in delivery of lesson.

q. Organize, source resources for class. q. Prepare lesson, it as interesting as possible. q. Prepare, mark home work and assessment. q. Confer (feedback) with students about work

q. Research information to ensure the knowledge they impart is current. q. Assist students to learn, not judge their ability. q. Identify emotional, intellectual, physical issues which may hinder the student from learning.

q. Engage in professional development (seminars) to improve his/her own teaching methods and curricular. Activity : Who was your favourite teacher at the primary or high school level? (Read Article about effective teacher)

Qualities of an Effective Teacher. �Empathy �Positive expectations �Good classroom manager �Have effective lesson planning techniques �Good knowledge of content �Focus on the concerns of students

�Engage in reflection and research. �Collaborate with colleagues and community. �Have a sphere of influence beyond the classroom. �Be a agent of change. �Creative �Respectful �Inspirational �Role model and have a sense of humor.

Model of Effective Teachers Disciple knowledge Pedagogical knowledge Personal Knowledge of Content

Questions 1. Effective teachers have a good command of their subject matter and a solid core of teaching skills (Santrock, 2004) a) what does it mean for a teacher to have a good command of subject matter? b) Explain how teachers can develop this command of their subject matter.

c) Discuss two (2) implications of the teacher’s command of the subject matter for practice in your area of specialization. How do you judge a teacher as effective?

Teaching Components Where and when Setting : pscyho social and physical and time Who and Why Learners: age, appropriateness, student’s ability Purpose : goals Comprises of How Instructional design and assessment What Content, , depth, and relevance

Role of the Curriculum in Teaching DEFINITION �Curriculum is all the learning which is planned and guided by the school, whether it is carried on in groups or individually, inside and outside the school.

Role of Curriculum in Teaching �Guide (Blue print) to the teaching and learning process. �Identify and selection of teaching methods. �Keep teaching and learning on track. �Focus on the purpose behind instruction.

�Aid administrators in planning goals and objectives for the institution. ENCOMPOSE ü Educational purpose the school seeks to attain (objectives) ü Educational experience – how you hope to attain the purpose (methodology)

ü How to organize educational experience. (content) ü How can we determine whether these purpose are being attain. (Evaluation)

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