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During my time on the PGDE Course both in University based learning, and more evidently during
my Professional Practise placements, I have come to realise the significance of reflection within the
teaching profession. Not only does reflecting on best practise benefit the children's learning but also
increases the teacher's confidence and ability in making decisions and delivering lessons. 'Reflective
teaching is a great deal to do with facing such features of ourselves in a constructive and objective
manner which incorporates a continuous capacity to change and develop' (Moon, 2004).
Since embarking on the course I now question my own actions and assess the best alternatives to
develop my practise by taking constructive criticism from...show more content...
'Reflective teachers need to be able to relate their findings to those of others and to consider results
in the context of the current debates about educational issues' (Pollard, 2008). Having a range of
theorist's viewpoints, tried and tested ways of teaching, and working with more experienced
professionals has furthered my knowledge and understanding. I do not believe teachers are
required to know everything there is to know about all subjects but will have more expertise in
some subjects than others. The subjects and topics which they have limited experience in will
require a professional commitment in order to research. This research ultimately builds teacher's
knowledge and understanding to plan more interesting and effective lessons. Curriculum for
Excellence is allowing teachers more flexibility to organise and deliver the experiences and
outcomes in a more effective way for learners. In delivering the various curricular areas I have
become more confident in subjects which I felt less confident in at the start of the course.
I have found that through additional reading I am better equipped to question and suggest methods
tried by others in professional disscussions. I found that attending In–service day training and
Continued Professional Development (CPD) sessions has increased my knowledge and
understanding allowing me to develop lessons which are more rewarding for the
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An Effective, Professional Teacher Essay
Introduction The statement 'Teaching – reflections, questions, decisions' sums up what it means to be
an effective teacher. Teachers are constantly making decisions about professionalism and ethics,
teaching strategies, classroom management, and how to keep their students motivated. These
decisions can have a major impact on student learning and how effective they are as teachers.
Questioning is an essential–and one of the most important–instructional skills that a teacher can
possess. Teachers need to be able to ask the appropriate types and levels of questions, such as the
high and low order questions based on Bloom's taxonomy, as well as being skilled in responding to
students answers. Teachers also need to be constantly evaluating and...show more content...
It is essential to encompass all of these behaviours and standards to succeed in being an effective
teacher, as they are in an authoritative position and therefore need to lead by example. Teacher
professionalism is also dependant on professional judgement, which involves making decisions on
what is the right thing to do in certain situations, and ethical behaviour. The code of ethics is based
on respect, caring, integrity, diligence and open communication (Groundwater–Smith, Ewing & Le
Cornu, 2007, p. 332). Sometimes teachers can come across 'ethical dilemmas' which are complex
problems that have more than one solution, and in turn, each solution has different advantages and
disadvantages, therefore having no clear correct answer (Groundwater–Smith et al., 2007, p. 336).
For example, "You observe another teacher publicly humiliate a child who is known to have
previously bullied other students. What do you do? Do you say anything?" Ethical dilemmas require
teachers to explore all situations and outcomes, and make a decision on what is right and just.
Professionalism and ethics together, as relevant to teachers, demands all of these appropriate
behaviours and responses in any circumstance (Whitton et al., 2010, p. 123). Constructivism
Teaching techniques and strategies, such as proactive teaching, collaborative learning and
constructivism, can also affect the quality of
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Reflection Of My Teaching Experience
Teaching is not just a job that I perform because I expect a reward at the end of each month; it is
my passion and I feel extremely satisfied with every successful lesson. I like to help the society, and
teaching gives me a great opportunity to do so. I am passionate about educating my students, so I
work with them and motivate them to lead them to find inspiration in learning. I use different
strategies to engage them and share with them the knowledge.
As a teacher, I believe that I play a crucial role in the success of every learning process. To guarantee
that learning will take place, I make sure to create a learning environment that is relevant to the
students' background. Throughout my teaching experience, I learned how to love my students,...show
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The observation's reflection has already influenced the way I plan and teach. Reflecting on my work
helped me improve my teaching strategies and gain the ability to schedule plans that respond to the
students' needs. In my opinion, observation is one of the most successful strategies that are used in
the practicum course to support teachers. I believe that AUD has formed an enthusiastic teaching
and learning community.
I learned a tremendous amount of information and experiences since my enrollment in the ME
program. I learned to be flexible, remain open to continuous learning, and improve my career. I am
also learned about the importance of time and about the importance of education in our life. I give
the credit of all of that to the reflection strategy.
During my learning experience, I had the opportunity to re–skill myself and learn new strategies to
support my mission as a teacher. Recently, the Practicum course has helped me live an authentic
experience by transferring my learning and understanding into reality. I share knowledge, experience,
and communication, which increase my awareness in a way to understand the change and
implement new ways of
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Essay On Teaching Style
Introduction Teacher effectiveness has been an ongoing topic of interest among educational
researchers for many years, with considerable focus given to the specific traits and behaviors that
are believed to constitute effective teaching. There is no absolutely right or wrong method or
technique to teach, and teachers need to change their approach in different circumstances. Different
teachers may be required to use different teaching strategies and styles in the same situations due to
the differences in their teaching styles, personality types, and beliefs in teachers' abilities in
improving learners' achievement. Teaching style plays a vital role in the development of teachers'
professional expertise (Akbari, Mirhassani, & Bahri, 2005). It is always persistent with teachers'
personality type and varies among individuals (Cooper,...show more content...
Many studies stress the effect of teaching style on learners' achievements (Conti, 1985; Miglietti &
Strange, 1998). Teaching style refers to "a predilection toward teaching behavior and the congruence
between educators' teaching behavior and teaching beliefs" (Heimlich & Norland, 1994, p.34). In
fact, teaching styles are reflections of a combination of teachers' theoretical assumptions and actual
teaching practice. Jarvis (2004) provides a more vivid account of teaching style and believes that a
style "is the totality of one's philosophy, beliefs, values, and behaviors, and it incorporates the full
implementation of this philosophy; it consists of substantiation and support of beliefs about values
and attitudes toward elements of the student learning and teacher learning exchange" (p. 40).
According to the results of the mentioned studies about teaching styles, it is obvious that by being
aware of these styles, teachers can improve their effective teaching and their students' learning by
using the appropriate style in specific
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Everyone knows that when it comes to making a difference in a student's academic and life
achievements, their teachers play a large role. A teacher's way of relating to their students, and
teaching them to achieve both socially and academically contributes to how effective teachers are.
What does it mean to be an effective teacher? Overall there seems to be an emphasis that teacher
effectiveness is related to how well their students are doing based on standardized testing. As
teachers we know there is much more that goes into being an effective teacher then just teaching our
students based on tests. In this paper different definitions of an effective teacher will be addressed
along with how to assess teachers on being effective....show more content...
Farr (2010) says effective teachers should set big goals that are meaningful for their students and
measurable throughout the year. When a teacher invests their time into their students they show
motivation needed to reach their students needs at any level to make sure they reach the goals set
for them. Planning is essential and teachers must not just plan a lesson and move on with it, they
have to understand their students and have an idea of where their students are going and how best
they can help them succeed growth in the most efficient way. Being able to plan for each students
learning means also being able to change. Effective teachers should be able to observe their
students learning along the way and change whenever needed to ensure their students are
continuing to develop knowledge. Some students may need more time and different strategies used
to reach their goals. Teachers have to be prepared to take a step back, decide what the problem is
and come up with solutions and approaches that will help their students. Overall an effective
teacher no matter what concern, issue, difficulty or other obstacle may be in their way should be
able to overcome them, and find the strategy or strategies to reach each student to ensure that they
can achieve those big goals set for them. (Farr, 2010) In an article done by the National Education
Policy Center (2010), teachers should be looked at under three
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Essay On English Language Teaching
English Language Teaching Methods
Many countries in Asia like China, Japan, UAE, Sri Lanka, Singapore etc., adopted English as a
foreign language not as a second language. Because considering English as a second language and
as a Foreign Language is different in their view point. They view that outside of the classroom,
English is not that much useful. They teach all the subjects in their mother tongue but in India if
one is unable to speak in English he becomes a tabooed person. Many Asian countries treat the
pupil's age, sex, race, attitude, intelligence and grasping power in teaching English. Indian teachers
neglect this aspect. For ex: a speaker from Hyderabad emphasizes more vowels before many words
because of the influence of Urdu. Straight – Istraight. And a Bihari pronounces 'sh' as 's' because of
the influence of Kharboli. Teachers don't take into consideration of this aspect and mistreat students.
So teachers have to choose the methodology as suit their classroom and environment. If teacher takes
all the factors into consideration classroom becomes more meaningful. All the methods are not
meaningful when teacher choose them as per the needs of the classroom.
Methods of English Language Teaching...show more content...
Sometimes more than one method is used to bring out the anticipated outcomes in the language
classroom where communication develops the key factor of teaching–learning process. Unless
students learn to utilise the classroom method to express thoughts and feelings outside into the real
world situations, the learning cannot be effective no matter whatever teaching method is applied in
English as a Second Language classroom. Teacher– student role becomes the centre in bringing out
the maximum within the limited time in a
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Essay On Importance Of Teaching As A Teacher
Teaching is one of the most important jobs out there. This is because without teachers you won't
get an education to do things beyond and get a job. Most people don't care about teachers or
school because they think it is a chore, but in reality school is the basis of what you will pursue
in the future, and it provides so much. Such as, you learn so many concepts for later grades and
will help you in the real world. Teaching is important to me because I can help kids learn, and
hopefully make a difference in their lives. I also get to work with kids of all ages and their different
learning styles.
I have various goals as a teacher. My role as an elementary school teacher is to make sure the kids
feel loved and safe in my classroom. I also will teach them and expand their knowledge about
different concepts. I hope to be a good role model for them, so they can follow me and know what
are good choices. Within my classroom, the student's role in education is to grow as a learner, retain
the information I am teaching them, and pay close attention to me.
I will base all my lessons off of the district's curriculum. I will add fun activities to support those
lessons, find fun projects, and play games that go with the lesson or concept I am teaching. I will
do these thing so my students aren't bored and so that the classroom environment isn't plain. My
teaching styles and strategies will be chosen by me thinking back to previous and old teacher I
have had in the past and include the ones that have stuck with me to show in my teaching. A lot of
my personality will reflect in the way I teach. Classroom management strategies I will use to keep
my classroom in check will be implementing classroom procedures. These may include lining up
in a straight quiet line when exiting the classroom, and come into the classroom ready to learn.
There will also be set rules such as raining you hand when you have something to say, being kind
to one another, always trying you best, come into the classroom with a positive attitude, and most
importantly have fun! There will always be students who are different and learn differently, so I
will need to be aware of it and make accommodations for those kids. For example, for someone who
has a
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Effective Teaching Strategies Essay
Reflection Item Two:
'Adapting the curriculum and effective teaching strategies'
Question: Discuss in detail ways that teachers can set up the learning environment in order to
maximise teaching and learning, and the advantages and disadvantages that belong with such
implementation.
In our teaching careers, the biggest achievement we can make; is to succeed in creating a supportive
environment which nurtures the emotional, physical, social and intellectual developmental needs of
each and every one of our students.
Belonging to an inclusive educational setting as a supportive teacher, means we can encourage our
students to flourish and grow into successful and achieving individuals. In an article by Ashman &
Elkins, (2008) discussing...show more content...
Teachers share many characteristics in common with parents, teachers also aiming to support and
develop student's motional, social, physical, financial and psychological needs by developing
learning opportunies which foster this growth. Recognising that parents and teachers both play
similar and equally as important roles in a child's development is the fist step to fostering a
collaborative relationship between both parties. Finders and Lewis (1994) further discuss this issue
of parental involvement in schooling by discussing Delgado– Gaitan's (1991) work, which states
"The difference between parents who participate (in schooling) and those who do not is that, those
who do have recognised that they are a critical part in their children's education". If parents can be
made aware that their contributions towards the educational environment are both valued and
appreciated, then teachers will gain access to a wealth of knowledge in which they would have
otherwise been denied. This extrinsic knowledge will help teachers to understand each student
learning styles, interests, strengths and weaknesses and motivators.
Collaboration is not only imperative to establish within a Parent/Guardian – Teacher relationship, but
it is also important to develop professionally with other colleagues. Working with other professional
allows teachers to learn a multitude of different teaching and learning tools they can use in their
classroom to further support
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Essay on Effective Teaching
Effective Teaching
Many individuals believe that being a teacher is an easy task. Our society believes that any person
can become a teacher. But experience has shown that not everyone is capable of being a teacher.
There are many personality traits that are required to be an effective teacher. The role that a teacher
provides for the students is very important to the advancement of general knowledge and higher
learning. An effective teacher has the power to shape and mold the lives of young children. They
have knowledge of their subject; are very organized and clear with their students; and they show
great warmth and enthusiasm.
An effective teacher knows the subject and content they plan to...show more content...
"Teachers who provide clear presentations and explanations tend to have students who learn more."
(Woolfolk, 2004, p. 440) The teacher's lesson plans should be appropriate to the level of their
students and be very clear. The lesson plans also use multiple strategies of teaching so that all of the
students learn the material. It should state the objective and explain why the students are learning
the material. Demonstrations help the students to better understand hard material. "Excellent
communication skills are essential for effective teachers." (Wendel, 1993, p. 52) Throughout the
lesson plan the teacher should stop and check for understanding in order to address any confusion or
difficulties the student may have. Repeating difficult ideas and stressing important points both help
students learn better. Being organized involves using time wisely. Knowing just how much time to
spend on a subject before moving on to the next is important. Effective teachers signal transition to
new topics and explain how the topics fit. They also grab and keep the student's attention and keep
them interested. They keep them involved in class discussions and call on students by their first
names. If the students are not interested in the material they will not learn anything.
Warmth and enthusiasm are two very important characteristics of effective teachers. Enthusiastic
teachers who present their material in
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My Views on Teaching Essay examples
Education is a simple word, but analyzing this word is more profound because it can last forever
in their lives of the students. There will be different philosophies of education in this paper that
will be discuss. Every philosophy perspectives that teachers have chosen for the students it is
important because it can depends on their teaching strengths and effectiveness. The goal of any
philosophy could be that every student would be able to succeed in their lives. The students are
not alike, but most of them have similarities. For a teacher she/he needs to find a philosophy that
works for the majority of the class. It is great to have a variety of the philosophies in the classroom
since every philosophy could help to every student....show more content...
The teacher can have activities where they need to view the information visually, where they can
hear the information, or even better the teacher can try to combine these two and it will be more
beneficial to the students. Or even sometimes the teacher should repeat the assignment process, to
make sure that the students knows what to do. This will prevent students to not completing the
assignment as the teacher have told them for misunderstanding. The students who has a disability or
are learning English as their second language is more difficult for them to understand what do you
want them to do. Even worse when they have been in this country for short time. It is important to
let the student to ask questions since if they have questions that means whether the students didn't
understand or they want to learn more about it. Link (2008) stated that Perennialism teaches
concepts and focuses on knowledge and the meaning of knowledge. A classroom constructed from
this format typically espouses a traditional philosophy where a teacher answers questions and
inquires from the students in order for them to gain an understanding. The technology has been
advancing rapidly and it helps to the students to have a better options to create and finish their
assignments quickly. The technology also helps to the teachers to search and have better options of
their activities. Ornstein, Levine. (2008) said
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My Motivation For Being A Teacher Essay
My motivation for being a teacher comes from somewhere deep within my heart and soul. I love
children. I love the look that comes across their faces when they finally grasp a concept after they
have been trying to truly understand it. I had a lot of teachers that made an impact on me and I
want to have the same impact on as many children as possible. My teachers installed a love of
learning in me. There is no better profession than teaching for those who want to learn. One is
learning just as much from their students, if not more, than what they teach. Teaching is
rewarding and involves making the world a better place. That is my calling. To change the world,
one person at a time, by showing love to each and every person I meet. Weather it be one of my
students or one of their parents, I want to be Christ's light just like my teachers were for me. I
want to be the support system that shows each and every one of my students that they can do
anything they put their mind to. Not only can they shoot for the stars, but they can shoot far
beyond. After all, I was once just a kid from a small farm town that no one knows about. Now I've
been on 4 mission trips, I travel all around, and I moved half way across the country to chase my
dreams. I am here because I was impacted by my high school history teacher/ musical director, Mr.
Wittig. He pushed me to chase my dreams and to follow my heart and not to let anything get in my
way. I want to share what I have with every child I can,
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Effective Teaching
Introduction
Teaching is a profession that is considered to be a rewarding challenging and complex role. An
effective teacher does not simply teach knowledge their students and instead aims to arm students
with the knowledge, skills, understanding and attitudes that will prepare students for life–long
learning. The constructivist theories developed by Piaget and Vygotsky have impacted on the way
that teachers teach and this has changed the approach of teaching to place a greater importance on
the teacher instead to act as a facilitator of learning in an open, constructivist environment and
providing students with the tools to challenge themselves to develop both academically and
personally. The education of students within classrooms...show more content...
This behaviour and personal attributes display the ethical behaviour and professional of the teacher
and contribute to the effectiveness of a teacher (Davies, 2008).
Communication
Marsh (2010) states that non–verbal communication has a greater impact on a student's learning than
that of verbal communication, and effective teachers are those who utilise the non–verbal cues to
enhance and reiterate their verbal communication. Verbal communication can be separated into areas
of explanation, asking questions and listening (Marsh, 2010) and effective teachers are those who
create an environment in which all students can express their views and ask questions in an open
and supportive environment. Explanations of information need to be presented to the class in a
confident manner using clear, logical steps that are explained appropriately by using language that is
understood. The use of questioning is essential to all parties within the classroom and is not only
used as an assessment tool by the teacher and as a clarification from the student but as means of
managing the classroom effectively. Marsh states that questioning can be grouped as psycho–social
or pedagogical. Psycho–social refers to the relationship between students and the teacher and focuses
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Essay on The Teaching Profession
The Teaching Profession Becoming an educator, especially in recent years has been considered one
of the most demanding yet rewarding professions in the work force today. Teaching, with its benefits
and intellectual motives has risen to become one of the most sought after jobs in society. But even
after taking such rewards into consideration, one might want to analyze how time consuming and
emotionally draining teaching young people may turn out to be. Along with its rewards and
demands, teaching is not only a potentially prestigious profession but also a very unique and
sometimes life long career opportunity. Exploring teaching has become a popular tactic in recent
years for people to make a better decision on whether or not teaching...show more content...
For the most part, teachers enjoy being able to work with young people in areas they may need
guidance in. For some however, helping people is not a top priority when it comes to the
teaching profession. Many jobs in society today do not offer the same types of benefits as ones in
this area of work. Teachers for example, enjoy holiday vacations, weather delays or postponements
and long summers in which they are paid for. Because teaching can become very time consuming,
teachers usually welcome these breaks to usually spend time with family, travel or enjoy hobbies
that they may not have been able to do while working. Paid time off is enough in itself to attract
people towards a teaching occupation and regular salaries have been increasing in recent years as
well. Over the past thirty to thirty–five years teacher's salaries have increased dramatically. It has
been shown that the average school teacher, who works in the Northeast, will make anywhere
between thirty–two and forty–five thousand dollars annually plus previously listed benefits. It is also
probable that these average salaries are only going to increase with time, thus attracting many more
to the field of teaching. With increased salaries, personal gratification, and enjoyable benefits being
a teacher's main attractant, job security should be at the top of this list as well. If a teacher has
been granted tenure after his or her first few years in their profession, he or she may not be removed
from their
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Reflective Essay on Teaching
This assignment will critically reflect and analyse a microteaching session I presented to my peers
in a clinical placement regarding Nursing management of chest drains. I will define reflection;
teaching, learning and the rationale for choosing this topic will be clearly outlined in this paper. The
preparation, planning, implementation and evaluation will also be incorporated. This assignment
will be structured using Gibbs (1988) reflective model cited in Modular Training Course, 2003
because of its simplicity. Analysis will permeate through each stage of the Gibbs reflective model.
Finally I will conclude by reflecting on my role as a joint practitioner outlining areas of personal,
professional growth, identifying my strength, weakness...show more content...
I also used some equipment like different types of chest drains, water and a dame in of a person to
demonstrate to my peers. I used psychomotor learning domain as it was described by Bloom (1956)
cited by De Tornyay & Thompson (1987) to be most important domain compared with Cognitive and
Affective domains as it enabling the learner to learn through the demonstrated skill. As I encouraged
my peers to carry out the skill that I had demonstrated, I had to bear in mind that many adult learners
are self–conscious about trying new psychomotor skills as contended by De Tornyay & Thompson
(1987). They worry about looking foolish and making errors. And therefore it is crucial that the
learning environment is warm and accepting, inviting the learners to try things, take risks and
experiment.
Feelings
Planning on its own caused a lot of anxiety, as I was not really sure of how well I will do in
delivering and presenting my topic to my peers.
Although I had some idea about management of chest drains from both the practical bit that I had
gained during my first two weeks on the ward and the theory that I had gathered, I was nervous prior
to my presentation.
It is argued by some commentators that having nerves can improve your performance (Lancaster
and Janes, 1994). Feelings of nervousness helped me to focus on my presentation however things
did not go the way I planned them. I can only
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Becoming a teacher can be an exciting and challenging experience for anyone. It can be quite
difficult to put four years of knowledge into their teaching and into a classroom environment. And
while it may seem challenging at first it does become easier over time.
A teacher is not only someone who teaches, but they are a symbol of learning.
A teacher is a person who plays the most important role in the development of any student. The future
of those students depends on the qualities and the dedication of that teacher. It is the teacher who
creates an interest in students to develop and to progress. It is the teacher who helps the students
achieve whatever aims they set for themselves.
Teachers have a lot to do with motivating...show more content...
The curriculum then becomes more relevant, therefore the motivation for the students to accomplish
the tasks increases.
The subject matter not only has to be relevant but it also has to be stimulating to the students'
curiosity. If a student is bored with the content, they are not going to want to learn it.
The classroom also has to be seen as a caring and supportive place with a sense of belonging. Every
student must feel respected, valued and heard. Giving children the support for learning by
welcoming their questions and encouraging exploration is very important for teachers to do.
Extrinsic motivators are sometimes used when teachers have a student or class who feels like they
have earn't something for their hard work. This could be things such as stickers or stamps on their
homework and tests. Or it could be receiving verbal or written praise. It could be just the thing that
motivates certain students. But not all students need to be extrinsically motivated. Teachers need to
find out which type of motivation works best for which student to help them succeed.
Classroom teaching is more likely to be effective when it is informed by an understanding of how
students learn. Constructivism is the current approach to learning in Australian schools today.
Constructivism is how each student goes about constructing his or her own knowledge. This type of
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Essay On Grammar Teaching
It goes without saying that grammar teaching plays an essential role in teaching English as a Foreign
Language (EFL). This opinion is based on the assumption that without a detailed knowledge of
grammar, the language use will stall. Despite its importance, grammar teaching has gone through
some debates for the decades. Before the 1970s, it was a common belief that grammar was a crucial
part of the language teaching since no one will be able to reach the point where he/she communicate
well without comprehending the grammatical rules of any language.This belief was then questioned
by the conception that "knowledge of the grammatical system of the language was one of the main
components which underlie the notion of communicative competence."...show more content...
The general consensus is that grammar should unmistakably take part in language teaching. The
questions are: How should we teach grammar? Should we teach it deductively or inductively? Which
grammar rule should we teach? In other words, the question is whether grammar should be taught by
giving a formal presentation or giving natural expression. (Nassaji & Fortos, 2011). The continuous
debate on the favourableness and the type of grammar teaching or instruction has led a lot of
different methods and techniques of forming a grammar instruction to become known. Most notably,
two completely different and opposing approaches are inductive and deductive. Although these
methods are both beneficial for the learners, the inductive teaching is more acceptable or right for
the students than the deductive teaching somehow. Deductive teaching also called deduction, from
the verb ''deduce'' is a well–known technique which proceeds from generalizations or rules about the
language
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Essay on Teaching as an Art or a Science
Teaching as an Art or a Science
Teaching: Is it an Art, or is it a science?
I think that teaching requires both art and science. They both play a role on each other, because if a
teacher only demonstrates one of these types of teaching, their classroom will most likely be very
boring.
Teaching as an art demonstrates ways in which the teacher may use creative ways to present the
material so it is fun and interesting for his or her students. Some examples are games, "hands–on"
activities, and/ or movies relating to the topics being covered. In The First Year, Genevieve DeBose
gave disposable cameras to her students for a"getting to know each other" activity. The point of this
activity was for her students to be creative and learn...show more content...
Teaching as a science demonstrates ways in which the teacher may use a more logical approach
to present the material to the students. I feel this is the more traditional way in which teachers
teach their class. An example of this could be a teacher lecturing their class about the topic being
discussed. I personally feel this type of teaching tends to get boring and the teacher has a harder
time keeping the student's attention. I think any type of teaching need a scientific background or
base. By saying this I am agreeing with Robert Slavin who argues "working from a scientific basis
helps teachers avoid the pitfall of subscribing to the latest fad." (Pg 14) Even though a teacher may
use an artistic approach, they still must research their material and know it themselves before they
can teach it. Agood teacher can balance both art and science in their classroom. "The teacher who
ignores scientific knowledge about teaching and learning and makes arbitrary decisions runs the
risk of using methods and principles of teaching that are ineffective." (Pg 15) If a teacher balances
both art and science, it will make it easier for the students to learn and absorb the information while
keeping their attention span. Although depending on the grade level in which the material is being
presented one of the types of teaching may need to be
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Reflections On My Teaching Experience
Total 51 29 80
3. Linking generic, disciplinary, professional and teachers with school context and problems of
students skills.
Our teaching practice should respond to modern times, which have been major social, political,
economic and educational, in this sense, the model proposed RIEMSER is based on education
competencies that support their bases on constructivism, trend for the twenty–first century.
Education according to Delors (1994) should be a means by which it can be transferred effectively
a lot of knowledge to adapt to the knowledge society and support for the development of future
competitions, to comply with the above education must meet four essential pillars for a
comprehensive knowledge, which consist of "learning to know, learning to do, learning to live
together and learning to be"
Hence the need to design teaching strategy covering these pillars that permeate the development of
skills in the actors in the teaching–learning process, it being...show more content...
Reflections on my teaching experience
At present and for the constant changes daily arise in education, teaching practice must be in line
with these changes, that is why we have a continuous training in the area of design and use of
teaching strategies, as well as use of new information and communications technology; and it is here
that as teachers us to consider new challenges to strengthen our educational system out of
backwardness in which we are immersed for several years.
Throughout my transit through the classrooms in these 18 years, my teaching in the classroom has
had a strong transformation, since my alien to education professional profile, the early years were
characterized by a teaching based on repeat certain schemes of how they taught me and how I
learned, having no idea an idea techniques as psychoeducational strategies, based on a teaching
focused on the transmission of content, specifically in math subject of algorithmic procedures
exercise unrelated to the context of students and
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My Teaching Philosophy Essay
My Teaching Philosophy I believe that education extends far beyond the classroom walls, and
involves many more people than students and teachers. People should be learning wherever they
go, and should continue learning long after they've graduated from high school or college.
Education isn't something that can be quantified with tests or report cards, but is instead
something that people carry with them. It's a survival pack for life, and some people are better
equipped in certain areas than in others. People with a solid education are prepared for nearly
anything, as they will be able to provide for their own physical, emotional, and aesthetic needs. That
being said, I also believe that a crucial part of education does...show more content...
The roles of a teacher are so many and so varied that it is impossible to list them all, but one of the
most important is preparing students to learn, not only in the classroom, but everywhere, and for
the rest of their lives. Learning is not a skill that is necessarily instinctual or easy, and therefore
different approaches must be used to make learning easier and more fun for students. Teaching is
not a skill that can be memorized or made repetitive, and so teachers must continue to challenge
not only their students, but also themselves. Teachers that become complacent in their jobs are
not good teachers. Those who can find a way to make an old lesson new and exciting will have an
energized classroom, and will be reenergized themselves. Every child is different. That sounds like
an obvious statement, but so many ineffective teachers seem to forget this. Each student has his or
her own varying abilities, talents, and levels of competence, and it is the job of a teacher not only
to recognize this, but to help each student recognize this as well. If a child isn't doing well in a
particular subject, both the teacher and the student should work towards figuring out why, and the
teacher should accept the challenge of finding a way to make a particular subject more
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My Teaching Experience Essay
When I first come to Saint Cloud High School, I was uncertain of how I would fit into the world
of education as a teacher, in fact, this was my first teaching practice. After completing a few
observations, I changed my view and recognized my teaching abilities. I was able to learn many
different things that will be helpful to me when I become a certified teacher someday. Although I
could face many possible challenges in the classroom, I have many of the strengths it takes to be
a good teacher. There were many times during this field training that gave me a broad idea of how
the ordinary life of a teacher would go. Similarly, I got a profound sense of how the classroom
environment is for most instructors. In general, I believe this was a pleasant experience for me, and
I learned a lot in such a brief period.
The educational unit I executed has an element of my instruction beliefs that students should connect
and relate theme content to real life situations inside and outside the teaching space. Therefore,
during my teaching experience, I feel compromise and responsible for meeting my students' needs
and that is why I included many visuals aids and plenty of flexible activities. Hence, this unit
involved a mixture of student and teacher–centered strategies such as direct instruction, drill and
practice of the unit vocabulary, lectures, dialogues, question and answer sessions, discussions with
exchanges of opinions and perspectives, discovery learning events and presentations
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Essays On Teaching

  • 1. During my time on the PGDE Course both in University based learning, and more evidently during my Professional Practise placements, I have come to realise the significance of reflection within the teaching profession. Not only does reflecting on best practise benefit the children's learning but also increases the teacher's confidence and ability in making decisions and delivering lessons. 'Reflective teaching is a great deal to do with facing such features of ourselves in a constructive and objective manner which incorporates a continuous capacity to change and develop' (Moon, 2004). Since embarking on the course I now question my own actions and assess the best alternatives to develop my practise by taking constructive criticism from...show more content... 'Reflective teachers need to be able to relate their findings to those of others and to consider results in the context of the current debates about educational issues' (Pollard, 2008). Having a range of theorist's viewpoints, tried and tested ways of teaching, and working with more experienced professionals has furthered my knowledge and understanding. I do not believe teachers are required to know everything there is to know about all subjects but will have more expertise in some subjects than others. The subjects and topics which they have limited experience in will require a professional commitment in order to research. This research ultimately builds teacher's knowledge and understanding to plan more interesting and effective lessons. Curriculum for Excellence is allowing teachers more flexibility to organise and deliver the experiences and outcomes in a more effective way for learners. In delivering the various curricular areas I have become more confident in subjects which I felt less confident in at the start of the course. I have found that through additional reading I am better equipped to question and suggest methods tried by others in professional disscussions. I found that attending In–service day training and Continued Professional Development (CPD) sessions has increased my knowledge and understanding allowing me to develop lessons which are more rewarding for the Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 2. An Effective, Professional Teacher Essay Introduction The statement 'Teaching – reflections, questions, decisions' sums up what it means to be an effective teacher. Teachers are constantly making decisions about professionalism and ethics, teaching strategies, classroom management, and how to keep their students motivated. These decisions can have a major impact on student learning and how effective they are as teachers. Questioning is an essential–and one of the most important–instructional skills that a teacher can possess. Teachers need to be able to ask the appropriate types and levels of questions, such as the high and low order questions based on Bloom's taxonomy, as well as being skilled in responding to students answers. Teachers also need to be constantly evaluating and...show more content... It is essential to encompass all of these behaviours and standards to succeed in being an effective teacher, as they are in an authoritative position and therefore need to lead by example. Teacher professionalism is also dependant on professional judgement, which involves making decisions on what is the right thing to do in certain situations, and ethical behaviour. The code of ethics is based on respect, caring, integrity, diligence and open communication (Groundwater–Smith, Ewing & Le Cornu, 2007, p. 332). Sometimes teachers can come across 'ethical dilemmas' which are complex problems that have more than one solution, and in turn, each solution has different advantages and disadvantages, therefore having no clear correct answer (Groundwater–Smith et al., 2007, p. 336). For example, "You observe another teacher publicly humiliate a child who is known to have previously bullied other students. What do you do? Do you say anything?" Ethical dilemmas require teachers to explore all situations and outcomes, and make a decision on what is right and just. Professionalism and ethics together, as relevant to teachers, demands all of these appropriate behaviours and responses in any circumstance (Whitton et al., 2010, p. 123). Constructivism Teaching techniques and strategies, such as proactive teaching, collaborative learning and constructivism, can also affect the quality of Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 3. Reflection Of My Teaching Experience Teaching is not just a job that I perform because I expect a reward at the end of each month; it is my passion and I feel extremely satisfied with every successful lesson. I like to help the society, and teaching gives me a great opportunity to do so. I am passionate about educating my students, so I work with them and motivate them to lead them to find inspiration in learning. I use different strategies to engage them and share with them the knowledge. As a teacher, I believe that I play a crucial role in the success of every learning process. To guarantee that learning will take place, I make sure to create a learning environment that is relevant to the students' background. Throughout my teaching experience, I learned how to love my students,...show more content... The observation's reflection has already influenced the way I plan and teach. Reflecting on my work helped me improve my teaching strategies and gain the ability to schedule plans that respond to the students' needs. In my opinion, observation is one of the most successful strategies that are used in the practicum course to support teachers. I believe that AUD has formed an enthusiastic teaching and learning community. I learned a tremendous amount of information and experiences since my enrollment in the ME program. I learned to be flexible, remain open to continuous learning, and improve my career. I am also learned about the importance of time and about the importance of education in our life. I give the credit of all of that to the reflection strategy. During my learning experience, I had the opportunity to re–skill myself and learn new strategies to support my mission as a teacher. Recently, the Practicum course has helped me live an authentic experience by transferring my learning and understanding into reality. I share knowledge, experience, and communication, which increase my awareness in a way to understand the change and implement new ways of Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 4. Essay On Teaching Style Introduction Teacher effectiveness has been an ongoing topic of interest among educational researchers for many years, with considerable focus given to the specific traits and behaviors that are believed to constitute effective teaching. There is no absolutely right or wrong method or technique to teach, and teachers need to change their approach in different circumstances. Different teachers may be required to use different teaching strategies and styles in the same situations due to the differences in their teaching styles, personality types, and beliefs in teachers' abilities in improving learners' achievement. Teaching style plays a vital role in the development of teachers' professional expertise (Akbari, Mirhassani, & Bahri, 2005). It is always persistent with teachers' personality type and varies among individuals (Cooper,...show more content... Many studies stress the effect of teaching style on learners' achievements (Conti, 1985; Miglietti & Strange, 1998). Teaching style refers to "a predilection toward teaching behavior and the congruence between educators' teaching behavior and teaching beliefs" (Heimlich & Norland, 1994, p.34). In fact, teaching styles are reflections of a combination of teachers' theoretical assumptions and actual teaching practice. Jarvis (2004) provides a more vivid account of teaching style and believes that a style "is the totality of one's philosophy, beliefs, values, and behaviors, and it incorporates the full implementation of this philosophy; it consists of substantiation and support of beliefs about values and attitudes toward elements of the student learning and teacher learning exchange" (p. 40). According to the results of the mentioned studies about teaching styles, it is obvious that by being aware of these styles, teachers can improve their effective teaching and their students' learning by using the appropriate style in specific Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 5. Everyone knows that when it comes to making a difference in a student's academic and life achievements, their teachers play a large role. A teacher's way of relating to their students, and teaching them to achieve both socially and academically contributes to how effective teachers are. What does it mean to be an effective teacher? Overall there seems to be an emphasis that teacher effectiveness is related to how well their students are doing based on standardized testing. As teachers we know there is much more that goes into being an effective teacher then just teaching our students based on tests. In this paper different definitions of an effective teacher will be addressed along with how to assess teachers on being effective....show more content... Farr (2010) says effective teachers should set big goals that are meaningful for their students and measurable throughout the year. When a teacher invests their time into their students they show motivation needed to reach their students needs at any level to make sure they reach the goals set for them. Planning is essential and teachers must not just plan a lesson and move on with it, they have to understand their students and have an idea of where their students are going and how best they can help them succeed growth in the most efficient way. Being able to plan for each students learning means also being able to change. Effective teachers should be able to observe their students learning along the way and change whenever needed to ensure their students are continuing to develop knowledge. Some students may need more time and different strategies used to reach their goals. Teachers have to be prepared to take a step back, decide what the problem is and come up with solutions and approaches that will help their students. Overall an effective teacher no matter what concern, issue, difficulty or other obstacle may be in their way should be able to overcome them, and find the strategy or strategies to reach each student to ensure that they can achieve those big goals set for them. (Farr, 2010) In an article done by the National Education Policy Center (2010), teachers should be looked at under three Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 6. Essay On English Language Teaching English Language Teaching Methods Many countries in Asia like China, Japan, UAE, Sri Lanka, Singapore etc., adopted English as a foreign language not as a second language. Because considering English as a second language and as a Foreign Language is different in their view point. They view that outside of the classroom, English is not that much useful. They teach all the subjects in their mother tongue but in India if one is unable to speak in English he becomes a tabooed person. Many Asian countries treat the pupil's age, sex, race, attitude, intelligence and grasping power in teaching English. Indian teachers neglect this aspect. For ex: a speaker from Hyderabad emphasizes more vowels before many words because of the influence of Urdu. Straight – Istraight. And a Bihari pronounces 'sh' as 's' because of the influence of Kharboli. Teachers don't take into consideration of this aspect and mistreat students. So teachers have to choose the methodology as suit their classroom and environment. If teacher takes all the factors into consideration classroom becomes more meaningful. All the methods are not meaningful when teacher choose them as per the needs of the classroom. Methods of English Language Teaching...show more content... Sometimes more than one method is used to bring out the anticipated outcomes in the language classroom where communication develops the key factor of teaching–learning process. Unless students learn to utilise the classroom method to express thoughts and feelings outside into the real world situations, the learning cannot be effective no matter whatever teaching method is applied in English as a Second Language classroom. Teacher– student role becomes the centre in bringing out the maximum within the limited time in a Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 7. Essay On Importance Of Teaching As A Teacher Teaching is one of the most important jobs out there. This is because without teachers you won't get an education to do things beyond and get a job. Most people don't care about teachers or school because they think it is a chore, but in reality school is the basis of what you will pursue in the future, and it provides so much. Such as, you learn so many concepts for later grades and will help you in the real world. Teaching is important to me because I can help kids learn, and hopefully make a difference in their lives. I also get to work with kids of all ages and their different learning styles. I have various goals as a teacher. My role as an elementary school teacher is to make sure the kids feel loved and safe in my classroom. I also will teach them and expand their knowledge about different concepts. I hope to be a good role model for them, so they can follow me and know what are good choices. Within my classroom, the student's role in education is to grow as a learner, retain the information I am teaching them, and pay close attention to me. I will base all my lessons off of the district's curriculum. I will add fun activities to support those lessons, find fun projects, and play games that go with the lesson or concept I am teaching. I will do these thing so my students aren't bored and so that the classroom environment isn't plain. My teaching styles and strategies will be chosen by me thinking back to previous and old teacher I have had in the past and include the ones that have stuck with me to show in my teaching. A lot of my personality will reflect in the way I teach. Classroom management strategies I will use to keep my classroom in check will be implementing classroom procedures. These may include lining up in a straight quiet line when exiting the classroom, and come into the classroom ready to learn. There will also be set rules such as raining you hand when you have something to say, being kind to one another, always trying you best, come into the classroom with a positive attitude, and most importantly have fun! There will always be students who are different and learn differently, so I will need to be aware of it and make accommodations for those kids. For example, for someone who has a Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 8. Effective Teaching Strategies Essay Reflection Item Two: 'Adapting the curriculum and effective teaching strategies' Question: Discuss in detail ways that teachers can set up the learning environment in order to maximise teaching and learning, and the advantages and disadvantages that belong with such implementation. In our teaching careers, the biggest achievement we can make; is to succeed in creating a supportive environment which nurtures the emotional, physical, social and intellectual developmental needs of each and every one of our students. Belonging to an inclusive educational setting as a supportive teacher, means we can encourage our students to flourish and grow into successful and achieving individuals. In an article by Ashman & Elkins, (2008) discussing...show more content... Teachers share many characteristics in common with parents, teachers also aiming to support and develop student's motional, social, physical, financial and psychological needs by developing learning opportunies which foster this growth. Recognising that parents and teachers both play similar and equally as important roles in a child's development is the fist step to fostering a collaborative relationship between both parties. Finders and Lewis (1994) further discuss this issue of parental involvement in schooling by discussing Delgado– Gaitan's (1991) work, which states "The difference between parents who participate (in schooling) and those who do not is that, those who do have recognised that they are a critical part in their children's education". If parents can be made aware that their contributions towards the educational environment are both valued and appreciated, then teachers will gain access to a wealth of knowledge in which they would have otherwise been denied. This extrinsic knowledge will help teachers to understand each student learning styles, interests, strengths and weaknesses and motivators. Collaboration is not only imperative to establish within a Parent/Guardian – Teacher relationship, but it is also important to develop professionally with other colleagues. Working with other professional allows teachers to learn a multitude of different teaching and learning tools they can use in their classroom to further support Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 9. Essay on Effective Teaching Effective Teaching Many individuals believe that being a teacher is an easy task. Our society believes that any person can become a teacher. But experience has shown that not everyone is capable of being a teacher. There are many personality traits that are required to be an effective teacher. The role that a teacher provides for the students is very important to the advancement of general knowledge and higher learning. An effective teacher has the power to shape and mold the lives of young children. They have knowledge of their subject; are very organized and clear with their students; and they show great warmth and enthusiasm. An effective teacher knows the subject and content they plan to...show more content... "Teachers who provide clear presentations and explanations tend to have students who learn more." (Woolfolk, 2004, p. 440) The teacher's lesson plans should be appropriate to the level of their students and be very clear. The lesson plans also use multiple strategies of teaching so that all of the students learn the material. It should state the objective and explain why the students are learning the material. Demonstrations help the students to better understand hard material. "Excellent communication skills are essential for effective teachers." (Wendel, 1993, p. 52) Throughout the lesson plan the teacher should stop and check for understanding in order to address any confusion or difficulties the student may have. Repeating difficult ideas and stressing important points both help students learn better. Being organized involves using time wisely. Knowing just how much time to spend on a subject before moving on to the next is important. Effective teachers signal transition to new topics and explain how the topics fit. They also grab and keep the student's attention and keep them interested. They keep them involved in class discussions and call on students by their first names. If the students are not interested in the material they will not learn anything. Warmth and enthusiasm are two very important characteristics of effective teachers. Enthusiastic teachers who present their material in Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 10. My Views on Teaching Essay examples Education is a simple word, but analyzing this word is more profound because it can last forever in their lives of the students. There will be different philosophies of education in this paper that will be discuss. Every philosophy perspectives that teachers have chosen for the students it is important because it can depends on their teaching strengths and effectiveness. The goal of any philosophy could be that every student would be able to succeed in their lives. The students are not alike, but most of them have similarities. For a teacher she/he needs to find a philosophy that works for the majority of the class. It is great to have a variety of the philosophies in the classroom since every philosophy could help to every student....show more content... The teacher can have activities where they need to view the information visually, where they can hear the information, or even better the teacher can try to combine these two and it will be more beneficial to the students. Or even sometimes the teacher should repeat the assignment process, to make sure that the students knows what to do. This will prevent students to not completing the assignment as the teacher have told them for misunderstanding. The students who has a disability or are learning English as their second language is more difficult for them to understand what do you want them to do. Even worse when they have been in this country for short time. It is important to let the student to ask questions since if they have questions that means whether the students didn't understand or they want to learn more about it. Link (2008) stated that Perennialism teaches concepts and focuses on knowledge and the meaning of knowledge. A classroom constructed from this format typically espouses a traditional philosophy where a teacher answers questions and inquires from the students in order for them to gain an understanding. The technology has been advancing rapidly and it helps to the students to have a better options to create and finish their assignments quickly. The technology also helps to the teachers to search and have better options of their activities. Ornstein, Levine. (2008) said Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 11. My Motivation For Being A Teacher Essay My motivation for being a teacher comes from somewhere deep within my heart and soul. I love children. I love the look that comes across their faces when they finally grasp a concept after they have been trying to truly understand it. I had a lot of teachers that made an impact on me and I want to have the same impact on as many children as possible. My teachers installed a love of learning in me. There is no better profession than teaching for those who want to learn. One is learning just as much from their students, if not more, than what they teach. Teaching is rewarding and involves making the world a better place. That is my calling. To change the world, one person at a time, by showing love to each and every person I meet. Weather it be one of my students or one of their parents, I want to be Christ's light just like my teachers were for me. I want to be the support system that shows each and every one of my students that they can do anything they put their mind to. Not only can they shoot for the stars, but they can shoot far beyond. After all, I was once just a kid from a small farm town that no one knows about. Now I've been on 4 mission trips, I travel all around, and I moved half way across the country to chase my dreams. I am here because I was impacted by my high school history teacher/ musical director, Mr. Wittig. He pushed me to chase my dreams and to follow my heart and not to let anything get in my way. I want to share what I have with every child I can, Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 12. Effective Teaching Introduction Teaching is a profession that is considered to be a rewarding challenging and complex role. An effective teacher does not simply teach knowledge their students and instead aims to arm students with the knowledge, skills, understanding and attitudes that will prepare students for life–long learning. The constructivist theories developed by Piaget and Vygotsky have impacted on the way that teachers teach and this has changed the approach of teaching to place a greater importance on the teacher instead to act as a facilitator of learning in an open, constructivist environment and providing students with the tools to challenge themselves to develop both academically and personally. The education of students within classrooms...show more content... This behaviour and personal attributes display the ethical behaviour and professional of the teacher and contribute to the effectiveness of a teacher (Davies, 2008). Communication Marsh (2010) states that non–verbal communication has a greater impact on a student's learning than that of verbal communication, and effective teachers are those who utilise the non–verbal cues to enhance and reiterate their verbal communication. Verbal communication can be separated into areas of explanation, asking questions and listening (Marsh, 2010) and effective teachers are those who create an environment in which all students can express their views and ask questions in an open and supportive environment. Explanations of information need to be presented to the class in a confident manner using clear, logical steps that are explained appropriately by using language that is understood. The use of questioning is essential to all parties within the classroom and is not only used as an assessment tool by the teacher and as a clarification from the student but as means of managing the classroom effectively. Marsh states that questioning can be grouped as psycho–social or pedagogical. Psycho–social refers to the relationship between students and the teacher and focuses Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 13. Essay on The Teaching Profession The Teaching Profession Becoming an educator, especially in recent years has been considered one of the most demanding yet rewarding professions in the work force today. Teaching, with its benefits and intellectual motives has risen to become one of the most sought after jobs in society. But even after taking such rewards into consideration, one might want to analyze how time consuming and emotionally draining teaching young people may turn out to be. Along with its rewards and demands, teaching is not only a potentially prestigious profession but also a very unique and sometimes life long career opportunity. Exploring teaching has become a popular tactic in recent years for people to make a better decision on whether or not teaching...show more content... For the most part, teachers enjoy being able to work with young people in areas they may need guidance in. For some however, helping people is not a top priority when it comes to the teaching profession. Many jobs in society today do not offer the same types of benefits as ones in this area of work. Teachers for example, enjoy holiday vacations, weather delays or postponements and long summers in which they are paid for. Because teaching can become very time consuming, teachers usually welcome these breaks to usually spend time with family, travel or enjoy hobbies that they may not have been able to do while working. Paid time off is enough in itself to attract people towards a teaching occupation and regular salaries have been increasing in recent years as well. Over the past thirty to thirty–five years teacher's salaries have increased dramatically. It has been shown that the average school teacher, who works in the Northeast, will make anywhere between thirty–two and forty–five thousand dollars annually plus previously listed benefits. It is also probable that these average salaries are only going to increase with time, thus attracting many more to the field of teaching. With increased salaries, personal gratification, and enjoyable benefits being a teacher's main attractant, job security should be at the top of this list as well. If a teacher has been granted tenure after his or her first few years in their profession, he or she may not be removed from their Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 14. Reflective Essay on Teaching This assignment will critically reflect and analyse a microteaching session I presented to my peers in a clinical placement regarding Nursing management of chest drains. I will define reflection; teaching, learning and the rationale for choosing this topic will be clearly outlined in this paper. The preparation, planning, implementation and evaluation will also be incorporated. This assignment will be structured using Gibbs (1988) reflective model cited in Modular Training Course, 2003 because of its simplicity. Analysis will permeate through each stage of the Gibbs reflective model. Finally I will conclude by reflecting on my role as a joint practitioner outlining areas of personal, professional growth, identifying my strength, weakness...show more content... I also used some equipment like different types of chest drains, water and a dame in of a person to demonstrate to my peers. I used psychomotor learning domain as it was described by Bloom (1956) cited by De Tornyay & Thompson (1987) to be most important domain compared with Cognitive and Affective domains as it enabling the learner to learn through the demonstrated skill. As I encouraged my peers to carry out the skill that I had demonstrated, I had to bear in mind that many adult learners are self–conscious about trying new psychomotor skills as contended by De Tornyay & Thompson (1987). They worry about looking foolish and making errors. And therefore it is crucial that the learning environment is warm and accepting, inviting the learners to try things, take risks and experiment. Feelings Planning on its own caused a lot of anxiety, as I was not really sure of how well I will do in delivering and presenting my topic to my peers. Although I had some idea about management of chest drains from both the practical bit that I had gained during my first two weeks on the ward and the theory that I had gathered, I was nervous prior to my presentation. It is argued by some commentators that having nerves can improve your performance (Lancaster and Janes, 1994). Feelings of nervousness helped me to focus on my presentation however things did not go the way I planned them. I can only Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 15. Becoming a teacher can be an exciting and challenging experience for anyone. It can be quite difficult to put four years of knowledge into their teaching and into a classroom environment. And while it may seem challenging at first it does become easier over time. A teacher is not only someone who teaches, but they are a symbol of learning. A teacher is a person who plays the most important role in the development of any student. The future of those students depends on the qualities and the dedication of that teacher. It is the teacher who creates an interest in students to develop and to progress. It is the teacher who helps the students achieve whatever aims they set for themselves. Teachers have a lot to do with motivating...show more content... The curriculum then becomes more relevant, therefore the motivation for the students to accomplish the tasks increases. The subject matter not only has to be relevant but it also has to be stimulating to the students' curiosity. If a student is bored with the content, they are not going to want to learn it. The classroom also has to be seen as a caring and supportive place with a sense of belonging. Every student must feel respected, valued and heard. Giving children the support for learning by welcoming their questions and encouraging exploration is very important for teachers to do. Extrinsic motivators are sometimes used when teachers have a student or class who feels like they have earn't something for their hard work. This could be things such as stickers or stamps on their homework and tests. Or it could be receiving verbal or written praise. It could be just the thing that motivates certain students. But not all students need to be extrinsically motivated. Teachers need to find out which type of motivation works best for which student to help them succeed. Classroom teaching is more likely to be effective when it is informed by an understanding of how students learn. Constructivism is the current approach to learning in Australian schools today. Constructivism is how each student goes about constructing his or her own knowledge. This type of Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 16. Essay On Grammar Teaching It goes without saying that grammar teaching plays an essential role in teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL). This opinion is based on the assumption that without a detailed knowledge of grammar, the language use will stall. Despite its importance, grammar teaching has gone through some debates for the decades. Before the 1970s, it was a common belief that grammar was a crucial part of the language teaching since no one will be able to reach the point where he/she communicate well without comprehending the grammatical rules of any language.This belief was then questioned by the conception that "knowledge of the grammatical system of the language was one of the main components which underlie the notion of communicative competence."...show more content... The general consensus is that grammar should unmistakably take part in language teaching. The questions are: How should we teach grammar? Should we teach it deductively or inductively? Which grammar rule should we teach? In other words, the question is whether grammar should be taught by giving a formal presentation or giving natural expression. (Nassaji & Fortos, 2011). The continuous debate on the favourableness and the type of grammar teaching or instruction has led a lot of different methods and techniques of forming a grammar instruction to become known. Most notably, two completely different and opposing approaches are inductive and deductive. Although these methods are both beneficial for the learners, the inductive teaching is more acceptable or right for the students than the deductive teaching somehow. Deductive teaching also called deduction, from the verb ''deduce'' is a well–known technique which proceeds from generalizations or rules about the language Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 17. Essay on Teaching as an Art or a Science Teaching as an Art or a Science Teaching: Is it an Art, or is it a science? I think that teaching requires both art and science. They both play a role on each other, because if a teacher only demonstrates one of these types of teaching, their classroom will most likely be very boring. Teaching as an art demonstrates ways in which the teacher may use creative ways to present the material so it is fun and interesting for his or her students. Some examples are games, "hands–on" activities, and/ or movies relating to the topics being covered. In The First Year, Genevieve DeBose gave disposable cameras to her students for a"getting to know each other" activity. The point of this activity was for her students to be creative and learn...show more content... Teaching as a science demonstrates ways in which the teacher may use a more logical approach to present the material to the students. I feel this is the more traditional way in which teachers teach their class. An example of this could be a teacher lecturing their class about the topic being discussed. I personally feel this type of teaching tends to get boring and the teacher has a harder time keeping the student's attention. I think any type of teaching need a scientific background or base. By saying this I am agreeing with Robert Slavin who argues "working from a scientific basis helps teachers avoid the pitfall of subscribing to the latest fad." (Pg 14) Even though a teacher may use an artistic approach, they still must research their material and know it themselves before they can teach it. Agood teacher can balance both art and science in their classroom. "The teacher who ignores scientific knowledge about teaching and learning and makes arbitrary decisions runs the risk of using methods and principles of teaching that are ineffective." (Pg 15) If a teacher balances both art and science, it will make it easier for the students to learn and absorb the information while keeping their attention span. Although depending on the grade level in which the material is being presented one of the types of teaching may need to be Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 18. Reflections On My Teaching Experience Total 51 29 80 3. Linking generic, disciplinary, professional and teachers with school context and problems of students skills. Our teaching practice should respond to modern times, which have been major social, political, economic and educational, in this sense, the model proposed RIEMSER is based on education competencies that support their bases on constructivism, trend for the twenty–first century. Education according to Delors (1994) should be a means by which it can be transferred effectively a lot of knowledge to adapt to the knowledge society and support for the development of future competitions, to comply with the above education must meet four essential pillars for a comprehensive knowledge, which consist of "learning to know, learning to do, learning to live together and learning to be" Hence the need to design teaching strategy covering these pillars that permeate the development of skills in the actors in the teaching–learning process, it being...show more content... Reflections on my teaching experience At present and for the constant changes daily arise in education, teaching practice must be in line with these changes, that is why we have a continuous training in the area of design and use of teaching strategies, as well as use of new information and communications technology; and it is here that as teachers us to consider new challenges to strengthen our educational system out of backwardness in which we are immersed for several years. Throughout my transit through the classrooms in these 18 years, my teaching in the classroom has had a strong transformation, since my alien to education professional profile, the early years were characterized by a teaching based on repeat certain schemes of how they taught me and how I learned, having no idea an idea techniques as psychoeducational strategies, based on a teaching focused on the transmission of content, specifically in math subject of algorithmic procedures exercise unrelated to the context of students and Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 19. My Teaching Philosophy Essay My Teaching Philosophy I believe that education extends far beyond the classroom walls, and involves many more people than students and teachers. People should be learning wherever they go, and should continue learning long after they've graduated from high school or college. Education isn't something that can be quantified with tests or report cards, but is instead something that people carry with them. It's a survival pack for life, and some people are better equipped in certain areas than in others. People with a solid education are prepared for nearly anything, as they will be able to provide for their own physical, emotional, and aesthetic needs. That being said, I also believe that a crucial part of education does...show more content... The roles of a teacher are so many and so varied that it is impossible to list them all, but one of the most important is preparing students to learn, not only in the classroom, but everywhere, and for the rest of their lives. Learning is not a skill that is necessarily instinctual or easy, and therefore different approaches must be used to make learning easier and more fun for students. Teaching is not a skill that can be memorized or made repetitive, and so teachers must continue to challenge not only their students, but also themselves. Teachers that become complacent in their jobs are not good teachers. Those who can find a way to make an old lesson new and exciting will have an energized classroom, and will be reenergized themselves. Every child is different. That sounds like an obvious statement, but so many ineffective teachers seem to forget this. Each student has his or her own varying abilities, talents, and levels of competence, and it is the job of a teacher not only to recognize this, but to help each student recognize this as well. If a child isn't doing well in a particular subject, both the teacher and the student should work towards figuring out why, and the teacher should accept the challenge of finding a way to make a particular subject more Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 20. My Teaching Experience Essay When I first come to Saint Cloud High School, I was uncertain of how I would fit into the world of education as a teacher, in fact, this was my first teaching practice. After completing a few observations, I changed my view and recognized my teaching abilities. I was able to learn many different things that will be helpful to me when I become a certified teacher someday. Although I could face many possible challenges in the classroom, I have many of the strengths it takes to be a good teacher. There were many times during this field training that gave me a broad idea of how the ordinary life of a teacher would go. Similarly, I got a profound sense of how the classroom environment is for most instructors. In general, I believe this was a pleasant experience for me, and I learned a lot in such a brief period. The educational unit I executed has an element of my instruction beliefs that students should connect and relate theme content to real life situations inside and outside the teaching space. Therefore, during my teaching experience, I feel compromise and responsible for meeting my students' needs and that is why I included many visuals aids and plenty of flexible activities. Hence, this unit involved a mixture of student and teacher–centered strategies such as direct instruction, drill and practice of the unit vocabulary, lectures, dialogues, question and answer sessions, discussions with exchanges of opinions and perspectives, discovery learning events and presentations Get more content on HelpWriting.net