10 awareness of basics of classroom teaching and learning

in #steemiteducation5 years ago (edited)

There are so many different theories of teaching and learning.

It can be hard to get an overview of the different things we must note in our classroom teaching.


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This short article will share about 10 simple awareness of basics of classroom teaching and learning.

Awareness 1: Classroom management

The need to maintain a good classroom climate and discipline in a positive way that do not require reprimanding regularly that can waste curriculum time.


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Good discipline can facilitate the ease of teaching.

Awareness 2: Practice learning strategies as a habit

The need to practice regularly what we learn about active teaching as well as learning strategies so that they become part of our teaching habits for effective teaching.


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Awareness 3: Learning Objectives

There is a need to make known to our students about our teaching objectives so that they can have greater awareness of what they are learning and they can also catch the key points faster.


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Awareness 4: Formative feedback

Regular feedback to students about their progress so that they can know what are the areas to work on.


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Awareness 5: Monitor

Teachers who are too engrossed in teaching often do not move around to monitor and evaluate students’ progress.

Make a point to regularly move around.


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Awareness 6: Attention

Constantly have a good helicopter view of all students and keep them on task always.

Awareness 7: Classroom routine

Always be systematic and students will know what to expect and the requirements that need to have during lessons.

Awareness 8: Relationship

Our job may not be simply teaching but we are also mentors to our students.


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There is need to build personal relationship and bonding with our students.

Awareness 9: Momentum

Remove and predict all possible gaps of time to ensure every transition of activities can flow well without interruption.


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This can keep students on tasks as well as minimise noise.

Awareness 10: Avoid personal issues

Do not take out your mobile phone while students are doing work.

Put our personal matters away during lesson and focus on teaching and developing our lessons effectively.


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In conclusion

There can be a lot more that we can list for the things we need to take note in our lessons.

Most of the basics are listed in this short article but we cannot follow these ideas blindly.

We should have awareness and be flexible to adapt according to our own teaching style.

Reference:

Gower, R., & Saphier, J. (1987). Skillful Teacher: Building Your Teaching Skills.




Disclaimer: This is my personal reflection and I am not in any position to instruct anyone what they should do. I am not responsible for any action taken as a result of this post. My post can only be a reference for your further research and growth. By reading this post, you acknowledge and accept that. All images and pictures were taken from google images that are free from copyright under labelled for reuse.


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