The mini-symposium at the University of Santo Tomas focused on guiding principles in selecting and using teaching strategies, emphasizing the importance of active learning and engaging multiple senses for better retention. Key suggestions included creating a non-threatening classroom atmosphere, fostering a culture of respect, and encouraging collaboration among students. The document also highlights the necessity of making learning comfortable to promote positive educational responses.

1. University of Santo Tomas
College of Education
Mini-Symposium Series
PerformanceTask in Principles ofTeaching with
the theme:
“Guiding Principles in the
Selection and Use of
Teaching Strategies”
September 07, 2012
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Room 321 Albertus Magnus Building

2. Guiding Principles:
 Learning is an active
process.
 The more senses that are
involved in learning, the
more and the better the
learning.
 A non-threatening
atmosphere enhances
learning.
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3. Learning is an active process.
 Be actively engaged in the learning process.
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4. Learning as an active process.
 NOBODY can LEARN for us.
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5. As future teachers:
 We must actively
engage the
learners in
learning
activities.
 Give our students
opportunities to
participate in
classroom
activities.
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6. Learning by teaching others
Learning by doing
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8. The more senses that are involved in
learning, the more and the better the
learning.
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9. The more senses that are involved in
learning, the more and the better the
learning.
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Sight Hearing Touch Taste Smell
The Contribution of the Senses to Learning
75% 13% 6% 3% 3%
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10.  “Humans are intensely
visual animals.The eyes
contain nearly 70
percent of the body’s
receptors and send
millions of signals along
the optic nerves to the
visual processing centers
of the brain… We take in
more information
visually rather than
through any of the other
senses” (Wolfe, 2001)
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11. Visual aids
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12. A non-threatening atmosphere
enhances learning.
•Physical condition of the classroom
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13. • Psychological climate prevails in the classroom
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14. How can we contribute to the creation of
a positive classroom atmosphere?
 To cultivate a culture
of respect
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15. • Believe in our
student’s capacity
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16.  Make our students feel they belong to a
community of learners
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17.  “Building comfort into learning is essential if
we expect students to respond positively and
constructively to their education.”
-Harvey F. Silver
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18.  Encourage collaboration and cooperation and
less competition
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20. • Give allowance for mistakes
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