UNIT 1 The Context of Teaching Health Education - UNIT 1.1 – THE TEACHER Flashcards
The most influential and powerful forces for equity, access and quality in education and key to sustainable global
development. (UNESCO)
Teachers
A teacher is a person who selects and organizes teaching – learning methods, consciously planning and controlling a
situation directed to the achievement of ________________ (Sodhi Jaspreet Kaur and Kaur Baljinder, 2017)
optimum student learning
– can be seen on student achievement, good ratings
- extraordinary and lasting impact
Effectiveness
Qualities of an Effective Teacher:
- A good communicator
- Has good subject knowledge and
real interest in teaching - Can recognize the needs of learners
- Has a range of teaching strategies
- Knows how the teaching
environment is organized - Attend to their own development
and learning
Communication is a key part of developing and
sustaining relationships in the classroom
Qualities of an Effective Teacher
A good communicator
Teaching is about human relationship
Qualities of an Effective Teacher
A good communicator
Verbal and Non-verbal communication matters
Qualities of an Effective Teacher
A good communicator
Has a pedagogical knowledge
Qualities of an Effective Teacher
Has good subject knowledge and real interest in teaching
the teacher must know how to teach her subject
Pedagogy
Preparedness, good teaching
Qualities of an Effective Teacher
Has good subject knowledge and real interest in teaching
Attend lectures seminars, reviews
Qualities of an Effective Teacher
Has good subject knowledge and real interest in teaching
Sensitive to the feelings of the class
Qualities of an Effective Teacher
Can recognize the needs of learners
Attend to the different needs of the students
Qualities of an Effective Teacher
Can recognize the needs of learners
Teachers should choose a range of teaching strategies to cater to different students
Qualities of an Effective Teacher
Has a range of teaching strategies
Making students active – keep students thinking
Qualities of an Effective Teacher
Has a range of teaching strategies
Conducive for learning
Qualities of an Effective Teacher
Knows how the teaching environment is organized
Making effective/ Interesting visual aids
Qualities of an Effective Teacher
Knows how the teaching environment is organized
Trying new approaches
Qualities of an Effective Teacher
Attend to their own development and learning
Getting higher education
Qualities of an Effective Teacher
Attend to their own development and learning
By attending trainings, seminars
Qualities of an Effective Teacher
Attend to their own development and learning
Professionally grow, develop, learn
Qualities of an Effective Teacher
Attend to their own development and learning
The Roles and Functions of a Teacher
- Resource Provider
- Instructional Specialist
- Curriculum Specialist
- Classroom Supporter
- Learning Facilitator
- Mentor
- A School Leader
- Catalyst for Change
- A Constant Learner
Share instructional materials
Roles and Functions of a Teacher
Resource Provider
Knows how to utilize data and resources
Roles and Functions of a Teacher
Resource Provider
Helps colleagues implement effective teaching strategies
Roles and Functions of a Teacher
Instructional Specialist
Knows to explore and apply methodologies appropriate
for the class
Roles and Functions of a Teacher
Instructional Specialist
Uses research-based classroom strategies
Roles and Functions of a Teacher
Instructional Specialist
Has an excellent understanding of content standards
Roles and Functions of a Teacher
Curriculum Specialist
Link the contents of the curriculum together
Roles and Functions of a Teacher
Curriculum Specialist
Consistent in using standard curriculum, use of
common pacing charts
Roles and Functions of a Teacher
Curriculum Specialist
Uses common and standardized assessments
Roles and Functions of a Teacher
Curriculum Specialist
A collaborator, collaboration of students and teachers
Roles and Functions of a Teacher
Classroom Supporter
Has the ability to help peers to implement new ideas
Roles and Functions of a Teacher
Classroom Supporter
Can demonstrate a lesson, co-teach, observant, and
effective in giving feedbacks
Roles and Functions of a Teacher
Classroom Supporter
Learn with and from one another
Roles and Functions of a Teacher
Learning Facilitator
Facilitate professional learning opportunities
Roles and Functions of a Teacher
Learning Facilitator
Works for the improvement of learning
Roles and Functions of a Teacher
Learning Facilitator
Aligns classroom instructions
Roles and Functions of a Teacher
Learning Facilitator
Fill the gap in student learning
Roles and Functions of a Teacher
Learning Facilitator
more appropriate than teacher
Roles and Functions of a Teacher
Learning Facilitator