Lesson 2 : The Teacher and Learner Flashcards
(29 cards)
As mentioned by Cruickshank and Haefele (2001), successful teachers have been called _______, __________, __________, __________, ___________, _____________, ______________, ____________, and _____________.
ideal, analytical, dutiful, competent, expert, reflective, satisfying, diversity-responsive, and respected.
(Qualities of a good Teacher)
Keep the students engaged in a ___________.
positive attitude
(Qualities of a good Teacher)
How can teachers be more prepared?
- know the course material
- attend lectures and seminars/trainings
- Review key concepts and ideas if they are not clear.
- Find the most efficient way to present the content and design a strategy.
- Write an outline or take notes to follow during a lecture, and prepare your materials in advance.
(Qualities of a good Teacher)
How can teachers be more Organized?
- Have an outline for the subject matter.
- Choose the most significant concepts and illustrate how other contents relate with each other.
- Show students that what they are studying now is related to the topics discussed later in the course.
- Keep long-term goals and make a schedule.
(Qualities of a good Teacher)
How can teachers be more Active?
- consider some classroom time for activities other than traditional lectures.
- Allow the students to engage with the topic being studied.
(Qualities of a good Teacher)
How can teachers be more Clear?
- Explain complex ideas in a simple way.
- Use new terminologies according to the language of discipline.
- Use visual aids such as graphs, drawings, maps, and slides in which most ideas can be more effectively illustrated
(Qualities of a good Teacher)
How can teachers be more Patient?
- Give students time to process knowledge and answer questions about it.
- Do not blame the students for the things that didn’t go right, consider ways that can be changed to reach them more effectively.
(Qualities of a good Teacher)
How can teachers be more Fair?
- Consider what it’s like to be a student.
- The teacher should be able to explain the score points on the exam paper, why he/she gives a low grades on a paper, or penalize someone for late assignment.
- Set standards and policies for the entire course and apply them equally and consistently.
Roles of the Teacher
Creates and maintains a desirable group which encourages and enhances learning and leads to the development of learner self-discipline.
Instructional Role
The role of the faculty varies according to philosophy, objectives, and setting of teaching institution :
- Chairperson, secretary or member of one or more committees
- Counselor of students in matters related to teaching and learning
- Researchers
- Resource persons to groups outside the institution, health agencies, or other schools
- Plays a personal role as a member of a family, a community, a citizen
- Dignified and distinct personality
Individual Role
The teacher as information provider
in the lecture, and in the clinical context;
The teacher as role model
on-the-job, and in more formal teaching settings
The teacher as facilitator
as a mentor and learning facilitator
The teacher as assessor
student assessor and curriculum evaluator
The teacher as planner
curriculum and course planner
The teacher as resource developer
resource material creator and student guide producer
How can a teacher demonstrate their interest in learning
- teachers must behave as learners as they go about their teaching.
- Ask them guiding questions that help stimulate a conversation
What are the (11) Functions of Teacher
- Explaining and Informing
- Initiating, Directing, and Administering
- Unifying the Group
- Giving Security
- Clarifying Attitude, Beliefs, and Problems
- Diagnosing Learning Problems
- Making Curriculum Material
- Evaluating, Recording, and Reporting
- Arranging and Organizing Classroom
- Participating in the School Activities
- Participating in a Professional Life
Every teacher is expected to enter professional life in its entirety and to make a contribution to the improvement of the profession
How can a teacher demonstrate a classroom management strategy
- modeling can also be a helpful classroom management strategy.
- For those non-cooperative students, teachers should treat them with respect and resilience to show them the true meaning of schools as a place to learn and thrive, not a place for punitive actions.
(7) Characteristics of Modern Learners
I. Easily Distracted
II. Social Learners
III. Crave Constant Knowledge
IV. Always on-the-go
V. Independent
VI. Impatient
(Teacher as Models)
What are the three Model the instruction style that teachers can adapt
- demonstrate your interest in learning
- treat students with respect
- a classroom management strategy
Modern learners have a lot on their proverbial plates. They are thinking about any number of things at one given time, making it easy to get distracted when they are trying to complete an online course.
Easily Distracted
Learners are more ______________ than any previous generation. They spend a good portion of their day on web, catching up with friends and reaching out to business contacts.
Social
