Students will respond to the lesson in different ways and often there are “teachable moments” that were not included in the original lesson. The effective teacher can incorporate various instructional strategies to fit the moment and the individual student’s needs at that moment.
Effective teachers are aware of different learning theories that influence classroom practice on a daily basis. According to Pritchard (2014), teachers must have an understanding
During multiple observations with the teacher, there have been a few techniques that were implemented to enhance students ' learning experiences. First, in problem-solving issues, the teacher will ask the student what approaches they will use in order to solve a problem. Another approach the teacher implemented was having the students attempt their own theory, even though the teacher knew the theory was incorrect, the focus was not to achieve the right answer but for the student
There are different styles of teaching, as each pupil will learn in a different style, these include visual learners, auditory learners and kinesthetic learners. These learners all need different ways of helping them to learn. For example a
It is important to decide at an early stage on the most appropriate teaching method for each candidate, to enable every candidate to achieve their learning goal in the easiest way possible. Some candidates will not respond well to classroom style teaching and may require one to one assistance for them to develop, others may develop their understanding better through demonstration or through explanations given by the tutor.
This report will discuss the rationale for a unit of work, combining a class trip to Jodrell Bank. It has been planned and considered for a Year 1 class, but is adaptable to suit any Key Stage 1 class. It concentrates on the effective teaching of the foundation subjects, in particular, History and Art and Design, supporting the use of Learning Outside the Classroom (LOTC).
It can be argued that the more modalities employed and presented to students, the greater their chance for successful learning becomes. As educators, if we appeal to all strategies of learning, we are more likely to enhance the learning of everyone in our target audience. This may be challenging as we ourselves tend to flock to a particular learning style, and in turn, tend to teach the same way. It also may be a challenge to address each individuals learning style, as it may be difficult, or even impossible to know each and every one of their learning preferences. However, the first step in overcoming that challenge is to be well versed in our own learning preferences. If we are well versed in our own
Students have their own best way in effectively learning the lesson. With the diversity of students, the problem is each student has a preferred learning style. It becomes undeniably one of the reasons that make it difficult to achieve the best expected outcome out of teachers’ effort. However, teachers try to incorporate various teaching techniques to make every learning opportunity become productive, meaningful, and relevant for the learners.
She was faced with the challenge of teaching a wide range of learner pathways while striving to maximize the learning for all her students grades first through eighth. While what my grandmother faced over eighty years ago is an obvious exaggeration in differentiation; the reality is that each class room in our schools is a microcosm of that environment. Each student learns through different pathways and it is the role of each teacher to maximize their learning potential by differentiating their instructional practices. Hence, the teachers of my school must strive to connect students and academic content through a responsive instructional practice that is reflective of the needs of their students (Tomlinson, C., Brimijoin, K., & Narvaez, L.,
The United States, beholds a unique and diverse population of academic students. However, our nation still ranks 17th in educational performance amongst other nations in the world. In my eyes this underachievement is due to the gap of knowledge towards the factors that affects teaching and learning. Teaching is a complex work because it requires a wide range of knowledge and skills( Ed Psych p.4). Educators are accountable for making sure a diverse population attains information that they are required to teach. However, with the immense structured educational system that we have in this country today there are many different approaches that instructors have to take in order to teach their students. Instructors also have to take into consideration the different learning styles students possess. Many academic instructors base their teachings methods on attempts to see high grade performances and standardized
Effective differentiated instruction reflects where the students currently are in their educational stage and not where a teacher wishes them to be. This step is important; placing students either too high or too low in the instruction can be adverse to the teacher’s goal of helping all students. Developing lesson strategies for students that are too demanding may have a negative effect on performance and reinforce negative emotions concerning learning. Likewise, developing lesson strategies that do not challenge students to perform at their best can also have a negative effect. Some students that are not engaged by a teacher's instruction are left adrift waiting for new or more stimulating material. Engaging students in the learning strategy is the key ingredient in producing active learners.
In this paper, I will be discussing the real value that instructional strategies have to offer. I will also be discussing my research on two scholarly articles that I have found to support my case. The two main articles that I have selected for this paper are peer reviewed and have created discussion in the past. My research has made it known that instructional strategies lean on effective teaching. Every student has their own way with how they learn. It can be challenging for a teacher, but there are different learning methods that help educators reach out to their students properly. While curriculum is the heart of education, but being able to teach effectively is the key. A teaching strategy is simply used to deliver important information
Everyday, teachers are faced with the challenge of teaching students new information that is valuable to their future. Teachers are responsible to determine what and how information is taught. How this information is taught to students is pertinent to their success; therefore, teachers must be able to use effective teaching methods in the classroom. Students have diverse learning styles; therefore, teachers need to determine how students learn best and pattern their teaching to accommodate these differences. During elementary school, children learn to read and write, acquire a basic understanding of content areas, and develop dispositions toward
For years, there have been many theorists who have shared their views on how individuals learn. Such research has determined that individuals have different learning styles. It is important for teacher to understand the learning styles of both themselves and their students because it helps them to relay the subject knowledge to the students. The teacher is in a position where they must be able to assess the learning styles of their students. This means that the students and teachers are both in a process of learning.
In fact, I realized, as I continued to read, my teachers did a lot of modeling and demonstrations on completing a task. In addition, they had the ability to adjust learning to their students learning need and style, even though learning styles were not part of the system yet (Hamond et al., n.d.). Therefore, much of my teaching mimics how I learned from those teachers. I believe in guiding my students toward discovery on their own; therefore, my lessons were thought out, so they encompassed each student’s learning style. I taught 6th-grade social studies, not an exhilarating course to garner excitement.