simply putting students into groups to learn and in structuring cooperative interdependence among students. Why Use Cooperative Learning? Extensive research has compared cooperative learning with traditional classroom instruction using the same teachers‚ curriculum‚ and assessments. On the average: Students who engage in cooperative learning learn significantly more‚ remember it longer‚ and develop better critical-thinking skills than their counterparts in traditional lecture classes. Students
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In many countries‚ Teachers’ Days (or Teachers Day) are intended to be special days for the appreciation of teachers‚ and may include celebrations to honour them for their special contributions in a particular field area‚ or the community in general. The date on which Teachers’ day is celebrated varies from country to country. Teachers’ days are distinct from World Teachers’ Day which is officially celebrate* A good teacher is like a candle - it consumes itself to light the way for others. --Author
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The positive and negative behaviors exhibited by teachers determine‚ to a great extent‚ their effectiveness in the classroom and‚ ultimately‚ the impact they have on student achievement. Several specific characteristics of teacher responsibilities and behaviors that contribute directly to effective teaching are listed for each of the following categories: The teacher as a person Classroom management and organization Organizing and orienting for instruction Implementing instruction
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How can teachers be advocates for children in and out of the classroom? Teachers play an important role‚ everyone knows that‚ but does anyone actually know how much teachers do for us? It seems that teachers are just an authority figure at school‚ but it is so much more than that. Teachers are in a classroom with about 25 children who thirst for an education. Teachers quench this thirst with the knowledge that they teach in the classroom. Teachers do not just advocate children in the classroom; they
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“The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.”Nelson Mandela once said‚ “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.” The teacher imparts education hence the role of the teacher is of paramount importance both in the present and the future of a student. Teachers are an integral part of everyone’s life. Teachers serve the society by being a philosopher‚ a friend and a guide to countless students through
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A. What do you consider to be the major public education issues today? Address one in depth‚ outlining possible causes‚ effects and resolutions. The most alarming public education issues today have to do with teacher certification in specific content area and‚ the increase in students reading at the below basic level. Educators must have the knowledge of a content area to help nurture students understanding in a curriculum. Each educator must also be knowledgeable
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Introduction Paragraph Teachers are important‚ because they are many students role models‚ My perception of an ideal teacher is basically of a good human being‚ kind‚ compassionate‚ understanding and forgiving‚ who is interesting and fun loving‚ someone‚ who loves us and can make teaching interesting. Teaching is considered to be a noble profession but today people opt for this profession without giving a thought to the sacrifice‚ commitment and dedication it needs. There are many teachers but it would not
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Normal Diversity SOE Goal #3: Teachers differentiate instruction with respect for individual and cultural characteristics. Introduction To begin the discussion on differentiating instruction and making sure it is respectful of the individual‚ I will need to begin with some definitions of terms and basic thoughts. The scope of this paper is to talk about multicultural education as well as differentiation for the varying abilities of the students. It is a wide coverage! There cannot be a simple
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“CAN you still remember your Grade I teacher?” This was once the by-line of an advertisement of one financial institution. This is also the base concept of the play “Ang Guro” staged by Stairs Production and Imagination Beyond Events Philippines at West Negros University Gym last Saturday‚ January 21. The musical play was written by occupational therapist Paul Ballano. This is his form of loving tribute to his Grade I school teacher‚ Mrs. Cecilia Resontoc‚ who was instrumental in making him pursue
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com/2012/11/action-research-on-classroom.html ction research on classroom participation ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to our tutor Mr. Sonam Rinchen‚ for leading us in to the world of academic research which I felt is helpful in our profession as a teacher to enhance ourselves professionally. Sincere and grateful thanks are not nearly enough in expressing what I feel about the support and guidance provided by our tutor Mr. Sonam Rinchen‚ and some of my colleagues. This action research might never have
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