IMPLEMENTING EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTION

BASED ON CHAPTER 5, HOW CAN TEACHERS IMPLEMENT EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTION IN THEIR CLASSROOMS AND MAKE THEM CONDUCIVE TO MEANINGFUL LEARNING?

According to the book, the teacher must interact academically with students and with the curriculum.  Here we can link many elements to get effectiveness when teaching: the explanation of the material, the type of question to ask them, or they ask. Also, we as teacher must do activities according to the students needs. Flexibility and adeptness with a variety of strategies also contributes to be effective. It is believed that teachers who use employ a range of strategies reach more students because they tap into more learning styles and students interests. Some strategies are: using of concept mapping, lecturing, hands on learning, conceptualization.  

WHY IS COMMUNICATION OF CONTENT AND SKILLS KNOWLEDGE A CHARACTERISTIC OF GOOD TEACHERS?

 It is a characteristic of effective teachers because it helps students to participate actively in class. The teacher affective characteristics are often of primary concern; teachers must constantly communicate a climate of support, according to the book, to ensure that students participate actively. Effective communication also requires teachers to clearly understand the subject matter and how to share that subject matter with students so Ss understand deeply.

 HOW ARE YOU DEALING WITH STUDENT ENGAGEMENT IN YOUR OWN TEACHING PRACTICUM, AS THE AGE OF YOUR STUDENTS IS A CRITICAL ONE?

Well, I always try to encourage them to participate even though some of them do not feel like doing anything. I always give them an example first and then they do the rest. For me it is hard to attract their attention because they are always thinking about many things while I am teaching. What I do the most is to acknowledge what is in their mind and it really works a lot whenever they refuse to participate. Then they do it happily. I know it is difficult because of their age but I am learning everyday to manage the class, a large class.