The Teacher and the Learner

8/11/2019 The Teacher and the Learner

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The Teacher and The Learner


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TEACHER:

Meaning:-

The person one who teaches or instructs.

One whose business or occupation is to

instruct others.

Definition:-

A person whose occupation is teaching


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Teaching:

Meaning:- Refers to methods and techniques used by the

Teacher to achieve desired educationalobjectives.

Definitions:- Teaching method is the stimulation, guidance,

direction and encouragement for learning-Burton.

The method which approaches most likely tothe method of investigation -Burke.


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Elements of good teaching:

Love towards the subject.

Good teaching skills.

Technical competency. Systematic arrangement of materials.

Mastery over the subjects.


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Principles of Teaching:

Aim.

Learning by doing.

Planning. Creativity.

Looking ahead.


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A good teacher .

Creates interesting lessons

Loves his/her job

Does not hide personality Is knowledgeable

Approachable

Draw words from the shy learners Helpful

Gives feedback

Knows students names


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Qualities of a good Teacher:

Confidence.

Patience.

True compassion for their students.

Understanding.

The ability to explain a topic in a different way. Dedication to excellence.

Unwavering excellence.

Willingness to help students to achieve.

Pride in students accomplishments.

Passion for life.


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Give instructions

Not using a tough tone

Simple, understandable

Logical


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Look whos talking!

Less TTT (Teacher Talking Time)

Teachers provide comprehensive input

Summarize at appropriate time

More STT (Student Talking Time)

Lead discussions


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What else?

Well prepared for the class

Flexible for different arrangement

Adapt to students needs


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Levels of Learners

Beginners

Elementary

Intermediate Upper intermediate

Advanced


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Teach Different Levels

Use of language

Activities

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How to Manage

Teaching & Learning?

Teaching and learning is manage

through direct instruction, planned

activities and tasks.


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Questions

How should teachers use their physical

presence in class?

How should teachers use their voices in class?

How should teachers mark the stages of a

lesson?


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Questions

Whats the best seating arrangement for a

class?

What different student groupings can teachers

use?

How can teachers evaluate the success or

failure of their lessons?


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Sharing time

Share with us how you teach or taught

students if you had this opportunity before.


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The Learners


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Physical Characteristics of Children in

Preschool and Kindergarten:

Children are extremely active. Children need

frequent rest periods. Childrens large muscles

are more developed than those that control

fingers and hands. Eye-hand coordination is stilldeveloping. Childrens bodies are flexible and

resilient. Gender differences do not emerge until

kindergarten.


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Social Characteristics of Children in

Preschool and Kindergarten:

Most children have one or two best friends, but

these friendships change rapidly. Children

exhibit many different play behaviors. Play

patterns may vary as a function of social classand gender. Children show preferences for

gender of play peers and for pair vs. group play.

Awareness of gender roles and gender typing isevident.


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Types of Play Behavior:

1. Unoccupied behavior

Children do not really play at all; stand around

and look at others

2. Solitary play

Children play alone with toys; make no attempt

to interact Onlooker behavior Children spend

most of their time watching others; may make

comments but do not interact


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Types of Play Behavior:

3. Parallel play

Children play beside but not really with other

children

4. Associative play

Children engage in rather disorganized play with

other children

5. Cooperative play

Children engage in an organized form of play


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Cognitive Characteristics of Children

in Preschool and Kindergarten:

Children begin to develop a theory of mind.

Children are becoming quite skillful with

language. Children may overgeneralize rules in

using language. Competence is encouraged by

interaction, interest, opportunities, and signs of

affection.


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Emotional Characteristics of Children

in Preschool and Kindergarten:

Children tend to express their emotions freely

and openly, with anger bursts being frequent.

Jealousy among classmates is fairly common as

these children tend to have much affection fortheir teacher and actively seek approval.

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