discuss what I have learnt so far about effective pedagogy in science, the term pedagogy needs to be defined and the associated processes understood. The Oxford English Dictionary defines pedagogy as “The method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept” (Oxford dictionary of English, 2010). I interpret this to mean that effective pedagogy is the teaching of an academic subject carried out in a way that is effective for the individual learner to understand…

Effective teaching is when a teacher can successfully help students comprehend the information being taught to students, regardless of any learning barriers a student may have. For a teacher to be an effective and successful teacher, they have to put into consideration of how the teacher delivers the information would affect the student’s specific learning style needs. The teacher would also have to consider what obstacles are causing them to have a harder time understanding the lesson, whether it…

Effective communication is an essential skill for teachers to possess. Their level of communication must be high in listening, verbal and in writing amongst students, parents, the school and even community. The superior level of communication through listening, explaining and providing feedback from the teacher to each student is crucial to ensure learning and future development. Listening to students to gain knowledge of their current progress and level of understanding is most essential for high…

The community in which I will be teaching believes that character education should be taught in the schools. As I plan to teach first and second graders in the elementary schools, I will include character education in my classroom by using four simple rules. Be honest, be caring, have respect and listen. Students, parents, faculty members and I will be expected to follow all of these simple rules upon entering my classroom. We will be honest and truthful in the things we share. We will care about…

Education 2000 What Makes an Effective Teacher Effective “When educating the minds of our youth, we must not forget to educate their hearts,” This quote by the Dalai Lama truly shows what a teacher must do to be effective. It takes a very special person to be a teacher, teachers work with the leaders of tomorrow. There are many basic things as well that teachers must do to be highly effective according to the Utah Effective Teaching Standards. First a teacher must be understanding…

Professor Kerry Jones EN 106 September 11, 2013 Effective Teaching Education is something that constantly has to change with the changing world. Change is an evolutionary process. “We cannot continue to educate our children for factory work but educate for creativity.” (Hetland 66) With this change comes new forms of learning. Students today are technophiles. They love their video games and they can’t put down their smart phones, iPods, and social networks. The challenge for working in…

Effective educator To be an effective educator, a teacher must put forth a lot of effort. There is more involved than just hard work, though. An effective educator must develop strategies and methods (Conceptual Framework) for maintaining an effective learning environment for her students. These strategies must maintain classroom management, a stress free environment for both the teacher and the students, and a safe place for students to learn and develop. To be able to teach the students and meet…

pursuits. There were teachers I favored more than any others, and ones whose classes I never anticipated with any great excitement. Most people, if not each one on Earth who has spent time in school, should have capabilities at a moment’s notice for answering each question from the twosome. Each student has enjoyed tutelage from incredible instructors at one point or another, and has studied under instructors who weren’t effective. Thus, which elements do effective teachers have which the ones who…

Pedagogical skills are essential for an effective teacher. According to Killen (2015), teaching skills is a crucial part of a qualified teaching. Various teaching strategies can assist differential students gaining a knowledge (Conklin, 2010). For example, using rules and routines can establish a particular learning environment (Harris, 2014). Moreover, Hansen and Moore (2011) claim that direct instruction can stimulate the interaction between teachers and students. Therefore, applying diverse pedagogical…

The analyses of the results that link to the main research question is as follows: Is teacher-directed teaching more effective then student-directed as a teaching method when used in teaching Aboriginal Languages? The data gathering methods were a pre-test followed by a post-test, and a late post-test. There was no significant difference between student-centred and teacher-centred instruction. The gaps that exist are from non-class attendance by students on day of test. The Quantitative data was…