B. Classroom Layout The teaching and learning processes in any classroom can be analysed and understood through Multimodal Semiotic approach that was developed by Professor Gunther Kress. According to this approach the factors that contribute to the overall effectiveness of the classroom include classroom layout, teacher movement, visual displays, speech, gaze and gesture, voice quality and also student’s posture and movement (Kress et al; 2005, 21). As the book does not conclude with a concrete
influenced in a positive way. Each of them has the potential to bring something unusual and exceptional to the world. Teaching is a respectable and honorable occupation that demands commitment. My philosophy of education includes setting up high expectations and a cooperative environment for all students and staff. My strategies involve establishing clear goals and visions and understanding the different teaching techniques. Students should achieve all their goals in life; therefore the purpose of education
semester of my experience as a student teacher. One of the key strategies I decided to adopt as a response to the weaknesses I previously identified, was to focus on more individualised and structured questioning techniques. On this occasion however, my priority would be to ensure it was far closer to the rationale outlined in Constructivist and Process curriculum planning. On critically evaluating my initial experience to teaching in this theory, I noted that I had tended to open my lessons by outlining
has been obvious that I have adequate skills to be an effective professional practitioner as I am excellent many areas. While completing these assessments, I thought of my characteristics and skills and used some evidence from my everyday interactions. Taking these assessments for the first time in Module 1 was when I thought about my strengths and areas that need to be improved in the context of trying to be a better and effective professional practitioner for social change. As I reflected on each
experiencing this crisis of dysfunctional education. In this assignment, I am going to use the African Philosophy which states that one has to help the other in order to do well. I will approach this assignment by focusing on the local, rural and urban schools. My arguments on this assignment will be based on the dysfunctional schools I will analyse the following questions and I will apply my view and my experience on this assignment: 1.what is dysfunctional education? 2. What is the characteristics of
can use it effectively together with the concepts of efficient and effective pedagogy. It can be said that curriculum development system is a systematic, developmental process of on-going analysis and improvement of curriculum and instruction in a school for the betterment and attainment of its purpose wherein students will benefit most. These means can then be translated into logical and pedagogical sound series of student experiences and they must engage in the use of technology for lifelong learning
providing interesting lessons on topics of personal relevance that permit active involvement and lead to competencies students consider important” (Charles & Senter, 2005, p. 131). This statement summarizes perfectly the idea that when students are engaged and learning about topics that are meaningful to them, their world opens up and they begin to see a purpose in what they are doing. According to Trevor Muir, a teacher and author of The Epic Classroom, conflict can motivate students and develop
Teaching Philosophy Teaching Purpose “In learning you will teach / And in teaching you will learn.” This is a quote from Phil Collins’ Son of Man; a song written for Tarzan by Disney. You can watch the video clip on my YouTube channel; https://youtu.be/rR0ectdIG6M. This quote illustrates my original attitude to teaching and learning. As a firm supporter myself (or even a communicant, one might call me) of lifelong education, I genuinely endorse teaching as part of my continuous personal and professional
Success is surely rewarding but failure teaches an invaluable lesson. I value my failures as much as I treasure my accomplishments.It is because of all the setbacks and disappointments i have experienced in life that have made me stronger, resilient and more confident, experiences that I would never trade in for anything. I have a very realistic outlook on life which helps me make practical decisions. My philosophy is that every experience one goes through in life happens for a reason, to teach us
of the social sciences and humanity to promote civic competences. It sequentially studies disciplines as history, geography, political sciences, economics, law, religions, sociology anthropology, archaeology, economics, geography, history, law, philosophy, political science, religions, sociology, mathematics an natural sciences. Social Studies is designed to educate our young students to improve their standard of living in the future and to contribute to the development of Trinidad and Tobago, as