ITS APPLICATION An Essay (a) Discuss four principles of Constructivism theory. (b) Describe‚ using appropriate examples‚ how you would adapt the selected learning theory in executing four of the central task of teaching in your classroom. ‘The task of the excellent teacher is to stimulate “apparently ordinary” people to unusual effort. The tough problem is not in identifying winners: it is in making winners out of ordinary people
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Teaching and learning styles Teaching styles (methods) There are many different styles or methods of teaching. Research I did showed at least 150 different styles from lecturing to brainstorming and vocabulary drills. I have identified the following styles as most often used: Demonstrations & Practicals/Experiments: When teachers show learners skills while they watch‚ followed by the learners practicing the skill they’ve learnt. Additionally learners may observe and record results of what they
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Cooperative Learning and Collaborative Teaching Ashley M. Quinton Dr. James W. Dodson II EDUC 503 September 17‚ 2014 Cooperative learning exists in a wide variety of facets by which teachers and students work together in order to solve problems and reach a common goal. The main goal is that the students attain mastery of the subject matter being taught. In order for mastery to occur‚ several factors must be examined and presented in ways that make the goal attainable. Cooperative teaching and collaboration
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NVQ 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools NVQ Childrens Care‚ Learning and Development STL22 Reflect on and develop practice(CCLD 304) Questions Units KUS Please explain why reflection on practice and evaluation of personaleffectiveness is important Reflecting and evaluating practice and personal effectiveness is importantand will help me in many areas of my work. Reflection is vital to my role andhelps me to evaluate and discuss any issues or problems and decide onchanges that
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Teaching and Learning Learning is a dynamic process which begins at the time of conception and continues for the rest of our lives. At stages along this learning journey we partake in formalised learning in which we may interact with other human beings who may take on the role of teacher. This invariably happens within the confines of a school. The school being the environment designed to help pass on the knowledge‚ skills and qualities required as preparation for adult life. Our school is a section
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example‚ if a child is brought up in poverty and or other related problems such as poor housing a child’s educational success can be affected as there is little money available or facilities for the child to access so that they can support their learning out of an educational environment‚ there is often little parental support. The lack of success can often be due to problems involving language and communication skills. The quality of the relationship of the parent and child‚ also the parenting skills
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important that all staff/ adults at a school have rules and procedures in place for good and bad behaviour. If a child is constantly mis-behaving this can if‚ for example the child needs to be removed from the class mean they miss important learning time etc‚ it can also be disruptive and have an effect on the rest of the class. It is not fair if a member of staff is pre-occupied by bad behaviour from a child as this means time they should be spending teaching is reduced. It is equally as important
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Learning and Teaching Models/ Approaches Essay Philosopher‚ Psychologist and Educator John Dewey once said “Give the pupils something to do‚ not something to learn; and the doing is of such a nature as to demand thinking; learning naturally results.” (1933) This understanding can be seen as the foundation of the Inquiry Based approach to teaching and learning‚ developed over decades of various educational researches. From the foundations of the theory that began with Dewey through to a more comprehensive
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CENTRE FOR OPEN LEARNING MALDIVES NATIONAL UNIVERSITY POST GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION FINANL EXAMINATION 2013 (19th May 2013) COURSE : UNDERSTANDING PEDAGOGY AND LEARNING THEORIES CODE : CST 413 DATE : 19TH MAY 2013 DURATION : 3 HOURS TIME : 9.00AM – 12.00 NOON INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES 1. This question paper consists of TWO Parts - PART A and PART B. Read the instructions for each part carefully. 2. Write your answers in the Answer Booklet provided. This question
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communication skills in my dealings with others. I must always consider how I approach people and also how I respond to them. I will be able to communicate information to one another if I have positive relationships. Parents and other adults who come into the school are more likely to give beneficial support if communication is strong and effective – this‚ in turn‚ benefits pupils. It is also important for the children that I model effective communication skills. This means checking what I am saying and how I
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