Lesson 2: Good Teaching Practice PDF

Lesson 2: Good Teaching Practice: Roles & Function of a Teacher (PSTM) Roles of a Teacher As a Public Relations Specialist As a Manager Teacher deals with people outside the school As a Counsellor...

Lesson 2: Good Teaching Practice: Roles & Function of a Teacher (PSTM) Roles of a Teacher As a Public Relations Specialist As a Manager Teacher deals with people outside the school As a Counsellor with credibility. As a Motivator Teacher must have a good public relations to As a Leader make a good name for his school. As a Model As a Public Relations Specialist As a Parent-Surrogate As a Parent-Surrogate In school, the teacher is the parent of the As a Facilitator learners. As an Instructor Adding to main functions of developing the learners intellectually, the teacher is also As a Manager expected to train the learners socially and Responsible for the effective management of the emotionally and to look after their physical and class from start to finish mental well-being. Carries systematic activities throughout the day Teacher guarantees that the individual rights of Expected to maintain order in the classroom the learners in education and safety is respected. As a Counsellor As a Facilitator Teachers are expected to respond constructively The learners must begiven the chance to discuss when problems crop up concerning student things under the close supervision and behaviour. monitoring of the teacher. Teachers provide guidance and assistance if Teacher prepares guidelines which will serve as students experience problems. the focus of discussion and activities. As a Motivator As an Instructor Teachers encourage and motivates learners to The main function of the teacher is instruction. study well and behave properly in and outside Teachers make decisions as to what to teach, the classroom. what instructional materials to use what method Teacher is good at motivating learners to make to employ in teaching a particular content, and them listen, participate, and understand how best to evaluate the intended learning. instructions. THE TEACHER As a Leader HALLMARKS OF GOOD TEACHING Teacher directs, coaches, supports, and a. Professional competence delegates depending on the needs of the situation b. Interpersonal relationship To be a good leader, you must be a good c. Teaching/ Evaluation practices follower d. Availability to students As a Model PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE Teacher should look his best all the time, master The teacher who enjoys teaching shows genuine his lessons, show interest in the learner’s interest in patient, and displays confidence in his welfare, show his good behaviour, and include or her professional abilities. good work and attitudes. Teacher should be fair The teacher who is creative and stimulating and in dealing with students and exhibit good can excite student’s interest and can demonstrate judgement when situation calls for it. clinical skills with expertise is also valued.  INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH AVAILABILITY TO STUDENTS STUDENTS Allied health science students expect the As in all relationships, it is important that teachers instructor to be available to them when needed. This listen to learners and try to see the world through may take the form of being there in the ff: their eyes stressful clinical situations First approach: Respect learners t care about physically helping students their concerns giving appropriate amounts of supervision Second approach: Accept learners as they are, freely answering questions and; whether or not you like them acting as a resource person during clinical Third approach: Honest communication learning experiences. contributing to healthy relationships with learners TEACHER/MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST’S Fourth approach: Clearly identifying the AND ROLES IN GUIDANCE learner’s responsibilities in the learning process. The concept of guidance, which associated it with the daily activity of the classroom teacher, This skill is demonstrated by: gives a greater responsibility to him. It means that 1. Taking interest in learners, the teacher who is dealing with children should 2. Being sensitive to their feelings and problems be given in-service education for discharging his 3. Conveying respect for them responsibilities in personal, educational and 4. Alleviating their anxieties vocational guidance. 5. Being accessible for conferences Make sure the young person has a voice in setting 6. Being fair learning targets 7. Permitting learners to express differing point of view Definitions of Teaching 8. Creating an atmosphere in which they feel free to Organized, purposeful, and deliberate efforts ask questions designed to bring about certain desirable ends in 9. Conveying sense of warmth an individual. It is an action of a person imparting skill, TEACHING PRACTICES knowledge, or even a value to another. Teaching practices - defined as the mechanics, It is an attempt to assist students in acquiring or methods, and skills in classroom and clinical changing some skill, knowledge, ideal attitude, teaching. or appreciation. Students value a teacher who has a thorough Is a process or set of actions to induce learning knowledge of the subject matter and can present and eventually to succeed in learning. material in an interesting, clear and organized manner. Learning Defined as a change in behavior that can be TEACHING/EVALUATION PRACTICES observed or measured and occur anytime as a Jacobson (1966): defined teaching practices as result of exposure to a stimuli the mechanics, methods and skills in classroom Acquisition of knowledge and skills consciously and clinical teaching. such that behavior is altered in some way Teaching subject matter in a stimulating way and inspiring learner interest hinge on several Barriers factors such as: o Teacher’s style o Personality o Personal interest on the subject o Use of variety of teaching strategies  Factors that impede the ability to deliver Teachers are models of values educational services Examples of values a teacher is expected are: Factors that negatively affect the ability of the o open-mindedness learner to pay attention and process information o fairness and impartiality o sincerity and honesty Professional Attributes 4. Patience A professional teacher perceives himself as It refers to teacher’s uncomplaining nature, someone who can effect change or learning self-control and persistence. because he is an expert in what he teaches and in Teachers calmly endure their students’ how he teaches. limitations and difficulties Teacher has the collection of best teaching 5. Enthusiasm practices and can use these to instruct students in Refers to eagerness and excitement classrooms and to work with adults in school Enthusiastic teachers are full of energy and setting. dynamism where students look forward to Teacher has disposition and skills to approach any activity they participate in with them. all aspects of his work in a reflective, collegial It is an irresistible feeling that intensifies the and problem-solving manner. student’s momentum to reach a desired goal. Teachers has a view of learning to teach as a 6. Commitment lifelong process and dispositions and skills for A solemn promise to perform the duties and working towards improving his own teaching as responsibilities mandated by laws and code well as improving schools. of ethics of the profession. o “Once a teacher, forever a student”. It is unwavering pledge to perform all teaching and learning activities with consistency and selflessness to the best interest of the students under their care. Committed teachers are caring and dedicated WAYS TO MOTIVATE LEARNERS Use several senses Actively involve the patients or clients in the learning process Provide an environment conductive in learning Personal Attributes Assess the extent to which the learner is ready to 1. Passion learn Passionate teachers exude spontaneity in Determine the perceived relevance of the ministering to the needs of the students information especially those experiencing learning Repeat information difficulties. Generalize information It drives them to care for their students corrected with appropriate reformative Make learning a pleasant experience action. Begin with what is known; move toward with 2. Humor what is unknown Teacher’s humorconnects them with their Present information at an appropriate rate student like a magnet. They enjoy as a group, thus promote a spirit of togetherness. A clean joke will always elicit rapport in a learning environment. 3. Values and Attitude Values connotes standards, code of ethics and strong beliefs