22. The teachers astonishing delusion We think we can take a picture, a structure, a working model of something constructed in our minds out of long experience and familiarity, and by turning it into a string of words or actions transplant it whole into the mind of someone else…”
23. Changing Paradigm.. From … Teaching Learning Lecturing/listening Active engagement Individual effort Group effort Subjects Inter disciplinary Facts Problem-solving Sage on the stage Guide on the side Spoken/written info All resources
24. Understand the magnitude of the changes you want - WHAT SORT OF LEARNING? Show genuine curiosity towards how students think and do things. START WITH THEM Understand that students learn new things and concepts in different ways but there are some basic structures/principles DEFINE YOUR ROLE, DON’T ASSUME IT
25. Inadequate preparation Boring lectures Inability to communicate Sarcastic and degrading attitude toward students No awareness of how student learn No concern for the intellectual needs of the students Lack of practical application Presentation of material at too high a level HORRIBLE TEACHING
47. SCAFFHOLDING “ The most important single factor influencing learning is what the learner already knows; ascertain this then you can determine where the gaps are and teach him accordingly”
48. SCAFFHOLDING “ Establish what meanings and concepts the learner has already generated from their backgrounds, abilities and experiences and then find ways of helping them generate new meanings and concepts. This is where learning starts.”
