Source:
Gupta, R. (2001, January 31). Effective teaching: Aspects and techniques. Retrieved February 22, 2007,
from http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/teaching-learning/teachingreview/gupta1.html.
Back in the colonial times, teaching students meant sitting behind a desk, reading scripted lesson plans which often involved long note-taking and reciting. This old, out-dated definition of teaching is non-effective and creates a negative image of the education field for children. In today’s society, Teachers have added some spice to that recipe, having integrated the classroom, adding new techniques and technology to create a differentiated instructional environment to reach students of various learning profiles. This often means that a teacher will wear many hats throughout the school day and year. You are a Mentor, Scientist, Mathematician, Historian, Artist, Musician, Actor, Comedian, Literacy Expert, and many other valuable roles in a child’s life. The challenge in this is to effectively balance everything. In his article, Gupta states that according to Highet, the teaching process is like painting a picture or planting a garden rather than inducing a chemical reaction. I couldn’t agree more. Teaching requires patience, understanding, and the ability to nurture an individual so they can reach their full potential. It doesn’t follow a concrete path, but there is always an overall outline, because teaching an individual requires us to be flexible and prepared. This is where the science comes in. Proper lesson preparation will allow a teacher to expand their lesson creatively, being able to reach every individual. Not every child learns the same, and that is a main point to consider when preparing a lesson to teach a class. As an art form, a teacher needs to convey interest in her students needs. Integrating subjects such as Art, Theater, and Music can liven up subjects like Math, Science, Social Studies, and English. A teacher who is successful in integrating both the art and science of teaching will possess all those qualities to successfully motivate their students.
Source: Gupta, R. (2001, January 31). Effective teaching: Aspects and techniques. Retrieved February 22, 2007, from http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/teaching-learning/teachingreview/gupta1.html.
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Lindsey PietrocolaSince 2010, I've been incorporating technology (in some form or another) into a classroom as a teacher. Archives
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