Modern Teacher in his facilitative role in the classroom by bunpeiris

1. Teaching: Support & Advice
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Modern teacher in his facilitative role [in principle
& in practice] in the classroom
 continuously raise his awareness of how
learners learn [rather than on how to teach]
 encourage the learners in understanding the
subject [learner: I know]
 encourage the learners towards the practical
application [learner: I can, I will]
What is the ultimate value in this method?
 brings about the confidence of the learners in his
ability [I know; I can; I will>>self-efficacy]

2. Teaching: Support & Advice
by B. Upul N. Peiris, www.bunpeiris.org
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“A strong sense of efficacy enhances human accomplishment
and personal well-being in many ways,” Bandura

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How does teacher go about support &
advice?
Teacher
 has to get to know the principles,
values & methods in supporting & advising.
 has to make the learners receptive to
support & advise [learners must have
confidence in the teacher]
 has to manage learners’ own learning
[Make sure learners don’t go astray from
the task at hand]

4. Teaching: Support & Advice
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Principles in support & advice
Teacher
 assures equal opportunity for all [1*]
 accommodates rights & choices of learners
for eg. Child rights [2*]
 secures confidentiality, data protection &
privacy [3*]
 promotes a culture of value and respect for
individuals and their communities [4*]
 Frames advice positively [5*]
[P1.1]

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Upul N. Peiris, www.bunpeiris.org
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Methods in support & advise
 For the principle of Equal Opportunity
planning for effective learning for all pupils. [1*]
 For the principle of accommodating learners rights & choices
Setting a variety of types of tasks during each unit and using a
range of resources eg. print, visual, aural, experiential. [2*]
 For the principle of securing confidentiality, data protection &
privacy : Conducting one to one sessions [3*]
 For the principle of promoting a culture of value and respect
Ensuring that all contributions to class or group discussion are
listened to and accorded respect [4*]
 For the principle of framing advice positively
Responding positively and non judgmentally to student
contributions [5*] [P1.3]

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Values of giving support & advice to learners
The teacher’s classroom principles & practice of
 equal Opportunity
helps the learners to become good citizens [1*]
 accommodating learners rights
& choices : results in self-development & self-
awareness of the learners [2*]
 securing confidentiality, data protection & privacy:
helps to make referrals in appropriate sources [3*]
 promoting a culture of value and respect
makes the students feel safe and valued.[4*]
 framing advise positively
makes the learners feel confident to contribute
ideas without fear of being 'put down'.[5*] [P1.2]

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How does teacher ensure no child is left behind ?
 Teacher adopt the concept of ECM [Every child matters]
[principle]
 Teacher sets up SMART learning target: specific;
measurable; achievable; realistic; time bound objectives
[method]
Teacher monitor, guide & evaluate each & every
learner on their studies and overall performances in the
school [method]
 Teacher identify individual options for learners [value]
Teacher develop relationships with learners with one to
one feedback [value] [P1.2]

8. Teaching: Support & Advice
by B. Upul N. Peiris, www.bunpeiris.org
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How does a teacher handle a difficult or
conflict situation 1?
 Adhere to rules & regulations concerning
the issue [principle]
 Penalties against the errant, for e.g..
withdrawing stars (learners of primary
grades) [method]
 Learners learn to face punishment/justice
[value] [P1.2]

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How does a teacher handle a difficult or
conflict situation 2 ?
The teacher look into the issue not the
social/ ethnic/ academic status of the learner
[principle]
Thereby the teacher grants equal
opportunities to all learners. [method]
 Therein teacher sets up a good example for
the learners to become good citizens
[value] [P1.2]

10. Teaching: Support & Advice
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Works Cited
 Education, V.D.o., 2012. The Principles of Learning and Teaching P-12 unpacked. [Online]
Available at:
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/teachers/support/pages/unpacked12.aspx?Redir
ect=1 [Accessed 27 September 2013].
Self Esteem Enhances Life , 2008. Self Management. [Image Online] Available at:
http://www.self-esteem-enhances-life.com/self-management.html [Accessed 27th
Septemeber 2013].