Post on 24-Nov-2020
Effective Strategies for Educators to
Achieve Better Educational Goals
(சிறந்த கல்வி இலக்குகளை அளையகல்வியாைர்களுக்கு பயனுள்ை உத்திகள்)
By Dr. Subha Bhaskaran
October 30, 2020
Topics
Quotes
Experiences/Observations
As a Student
As a Teacher
My Teaching Goals
Strategies that I use in Face-to-Face and Virtual Classrooms
Teaching a Science course – Example
Science vs. Language Teaching
Teaching a Language course – Example
Summary
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குறள் 400: கேடில் விழுச்செல்வம் ேல்வி ச ொருவற்கு மொடல்ல மற்றை றவ
(Interpretation: “The wealth that never declines is learning/education. All others are not riches”)
Quotes திருக்குறள் அதிகாரம் 40 – கல்வி(புலவர் திருவள்ளுவர்)3
உண்றம ொன ஆெிரி ர்ேள் நம்றம நொகம ெிந்திக்ே உதவுேிைொர்ேள்
(Interpretation: “True teachers are those who help us/students think for ourselves/themselves”)
Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
Experiences/observations as a student
Communication with the Instructors/Teachers
Choices/opportunities
Application-oriented teaching
Critical thinking skills
Assessment methods
Practical training
Teacher’s command over the material
Strong education foundation (India)
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Video: Professor Teaching a Class5
Experiences/Observations as a Teacher
Passionate about the subject and show
enthusiasm
Creativity – to promote student engagement
Variety of Methods
Use of Technology
Resources
Memorization vs. Conceptual Learning
Make the students become an expert in
critical aspects of the subject rather than
bombarding them with lots of material
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Students:
Motivation/interest
More inclined towards hands-on activities
Like when the lecture is more application-
oriented
Instant gratification (Facebook/Twitter/Instagram – likes)
Setting an expectation ahead of time
Students’ sensitivity level
Emotional set-back
Peer pressure
Difficulty handling failure
Could lead to depression
Test our patience!!
Experiences/Observations as a Teacher
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Video: Classroom Scenarios8
Strategies that I use in Face-to-Face and
Virtual Classrooms
Hand outs
Small group discussions
Interactive Games
Case study analyses
Skill improvement activities
Survey/Feedback (mid-way as well at the end)
Inclusion of interesting facts/history
Inclusion of videos/animations
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Teaching a Science course – Example:
Body Temperature:
Maintained at 37 degree Celsius
Subject to fluctuation
Terminologies:
Vasoconstriction and Vasodilation
Sensory pathway ( From the Sensors)
Control center
Motor pathway (To the Effectors)
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Bloom's taxonomy is used to classify
educational learning objectives into levels
of complexity and specificity.
What are the physiological mechanisms that the human body
undertakes when the body temperature decreases?
Using “Hand Out” after lecture
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____ Body Temperature (less than 37 degree Celsius)
Very cold day
____ Sensor (Temperature Sensor) Activity
____ Control Center Activity
____ Vasoconstriction of
skin blood vessels in
the extremities
____ Shivering
Use or as appropriate
____ Curling up
Restores Optimum Body Temperature
(37 degree Celsius)
Science vs. Language: Teaching
Students:
First language (mother tongue) may be different
Can be raised in a multi-lingual environment
May not get much help at home
Their peers/friends speak a different language
May not have a great motivation
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Teaching a Language course – Example 1
Jeopardy-style game played with the students during Virtual Tamil School (Summer 2020)
Motive of the game: Learning Tamil is Fun
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Teaching a Language course – Example 2
Hands-on activities; Skill-improvement activities; Interactive games
Student Work (Nanditha)
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Speaking Skill Activity (Student: Atharva)
Summary
Motivating the kids to learn is critical to the learning
process
Enthusiastic and passionate about the subject
Having specific goals
Speaking skills, Writing skills, Critical thinking skills etc.
Using technology to use creative methods for content
delivery
Compassionate yet maintain the integrity of the
class/course
At times, it can be challenging for teachers as much as it
would be for the students:
Getting help as needed, especially when teaching online
Ready to learn new things
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வாழ்க தமிழ்வாழ்க பாரதம்
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