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
Serving as a mentor for other teachers
Roles and Functions of a Teacher
Mentor
A role model to acclimate new teachers to the teaching environment
Roles and Functions of a Teacher
Mentor
Advise peers about the instructions, curriculum, procedures, and practices of teaching
Roles and Functions of a Teacher
Mentor
Becoming a mentor takes years of experience to master
the expertise of teaching
Roles and Functions of a Teacher
Mentor
Enable the improvement of the team by serving in a committee, supporting school initiatives, and representing the school on community development
Roles and Functions of a Teacher
School Leader
Shares the vision of the school by aligning his/her professional goals
Roles and Functions of a Teacher
School Leader
Understand the need of building a community
Roles and Functions of a Teacher
School Leader
Empower other teachers and cultivate leadership skills
Roles and Functions of a Teacher
School Leader
Contributors to community enhancement/building
Roles and Functions of a Teacher
School Leader
They have a vision and a plan
Roles and Functions of a Teacher
School Leader
Professional workers
Roles and Functions of a Teacher
School Leader
They are committed to continual improvement
Roles and Functions of a Teacher
Catalyst for Change
They pose questions to generate analysis of student
learning
Roles and Functions of a Teacher
Catalyst for Change
Encourage risk-taking amongst their peers and their
students in order to grow fully and effectively
Roles and Functions of a Teacher
Catalyst for Change
Students of life
Roles and Functions of a Teacher
Catalyst for Change
Challenged = learning
Roles and Functions of a Teacher
Catalyst for Change
A life-long learner
Roles and Functions of a Teacher
Constant Learner
They are humble in their knowledge, but confident in
their abilities.
Roles and Functions of a Teacher
Constant Learner
They are endless curious professionals who never stop
pursuing improvements, never stop questioning, and
never stop learning.
Roles and Functions of a Teacher
Constant Learner
Use what they have learned to help the students
achieve utmost learning.
Roles and Functions of a Teacher
Constant Learner
Roles of the Teacher:
- Instructional Role
- Faculty Role
- Individual Role
Plan and organize courses
Roles of the Teacher
Instructional Role
Create and maintain a desirable group
Roles of the Teacher
Instructional Role
Adapt teaching and preparing the instructional materials
Roles of the Teacher
Instructional Role
Motivate the challenging students
Roles of the Teacher
Instructional Role
Teaching, which consists of a complex role involving a
series of activities
Roles of the Teacher
Instructional Role
Evaluating all the planned learning and teaching
activities and student outcomes
Roles of the Teacher
Instructional Role
Chairperson, secretary or member of one or more committees
Roles of the Teacher
Faculty Role
Counselor
Researchers
Resource persons
Roles of the Teacher
Faculty Role
Plays a personal role as a member of a family, a
community and a citizen Dignified and distinct
personality
Roles of the Teacher
Individual Role
Has different roles aside from school roles
Roles of the Teacher
Individual Role
What are the six areas of twelve roles of the teacher by Harden & Crosby (2000)
- information provider
- role model
- facilitator
- assessor
- planner
- resource developer
The teacher as information provider
roles of the teacher by Harden & Crosby (2000)
- Lecturer
- Clinical or Practical Teacher
The teacher as role model
roles of the teacher by Harden & Crosby (2000)
- Teaching Role Model
- On-the-Job Role Model
The teacher as facilitator
roles of the teacher by Harden & Crosby (2000)
- Learning Facilitator
- Mentor
The teacher as assessor
roles of the teacher by Harden & Crosby (2000)
- Student Assessor
- Curriculum Evaluator
The teacher as planner
roles of the teacher by Harden & Crosby (2000)
- Curriculum Planner
- Couse Organizer
The teacher as resource developer
roles of the teacher by Harden & Crosby (2000)
- Study guide producer
- Resource material creator
- Shared something that changed your life/perspective
- Certain characteristics that make them good
Six areas of roles of the teacher by Harden & Crosby (2000)
The teacher as role model
- makes an action easier
- makes complex ideas easier to understand
- serve as mentors
- make the class work together better
- neutral – no bias
Six areas of roles of the teacher by Harden & Crosby (2000)
The teacher as facilitator
- One who evaluates
- Ways they assess/evaluate - feedback
Six areas of roles of the teacher by Harden & Crosby (2000)
The teacher as assessor
Preparation for class
Six areas of roles of the teacher by Harden & Crosby (2000)
The teacher as planner
- Produce study guide
- Develop learning materials
Six areas of roles of the teacher by Harden & Crosby (2000)
The teacher as resource developer
o Expected to be well-informed in her chosen area
o Be able to communicate information
o Be able to motivate students
Functions of Teacher
Explaining and Informing
o Making decisions – very important
o To direct students and administer
o Open communication
Functions of Teacher
Initiating, Directing and Administering
o Different work personalities
o How will the teacher develop the group spirit w/in the
group
o Unified towards a goal/objective
Functions of Teacher
Unifying the Group
o Warm recognition, praises
o Warm atmosphere/ friendly atmosphere
Functions of Teacher
- Giving Security
Clarify doubts – give opportunities to voice out
Functions of Teacher
Clarifying Attitude, Beliefs and Problems
o Know the source/cause of learning problems
o Request possible solutions
Functions of Teacher
Diagnosing Learning Problems
o Place an important role in the course
o Course plan– in accordance with the need of the group
Functions of Teacher
Making Curriculum Material
o Assessments– form of evaluation
o Reporting– improvement in grades
o Reporting progress
Functions of Teacher
Evaluating, Recording, and Reporting
o Classroom management
o Flexible arrangements depending on situations
o Conducive for learning
Functions of Teacher
Arranging and Organizing Classroom
Aside from teaching assignment
Functions of Teacher
Participating in the School Activities
o Continuous learning/ improvement
o Seminars
o Doing research– professional growth
Functions of Teacher
Participating in Professional Life
Interaction of the faculty is the most important factor in
student motivation and involvement.
Principles of Good Practice in Education
Encourage Contact Between Students and Faculty
Work collaboratively not competitively
Principles of Good Practice in Education
Develop Reciprocity and
Cooperation
Students must talk about what they are learning, write about it, relate it to past experiences, and apply it to their daily lives.
Principles of Good Practice in Education
Encourage Active Learning
- Students need help in assessing existing
knowledge and competence. - Give the students a chance to reflect on what they have learned, what they need
to know more, and how to assess themselves.
Principles of Good Practice in Education
Give Prompt Feedback
looks ahead towards
future guidance on how to do it better.
Principles of Good Practice in Education
Feed back and Feed Forward
Allocating realistic amounts of time means effective learning for students and effective teaching for faculty
Principles of Good Practice in Education
Emphasize Time on Task
If expectations are well communicated with the students or faculties, they will put extra
effort to achieve these expectations; therefore, giving them self-fulfillment on what they have done
Principles of Good Practice in Education
Communicate High Expectations
not only limited to the difference of ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, cultural and
socioeconomic background, but also the diverse learning styles, all forms of intelligence, experiences, preparations,
external environment, health, values and goals. (Lustbader, 1999)
Principles of Good Practice in Education
Respect Diverse Talents and
Ways of Learning