EFFECTIVE TEACHING in 2010 & beyond

1. EFFECTIVE TEACHINGin 2010& beyond By Emma , Alison, Melissa, Lisa, Tracy & Kellie 2010.

2. What it takes to be an Effective Teacher in 2010 & beyond Professionalism Motivation Organisation Ability to Evaluate Create Positive and Effective Learning Environments Knowledge Positive Classroom Environment Behaviour Management

3. Theories of Learning • The Human Memory Model • Memory stores • Cognitive processes • Metacognition • Behaviourism The theory that explains learning in terms of observable behaviours and how they’re influenced by stimuli from the environment • Social Cognitive Theory The theory of learning that focuses on changes in behaviour that result from observing others • Constructivism The theory of learning suggesting that learners create their own knowledge of the topics they study rather than receiving that knowledge as transmitted to them by some other source.

4. The Human Memory Model  Memory stores  Cognitive processes  Metacognition

5. Behaviourism

6. Social Cognitive Theory

7. Constructivism

8. Benefits of Constructivism Children enjoy learning more when actively involved. Learning works best when concentrating on understanding and thinking It gives ownership to the students of what they learn Engages and stimulates students Promotes communication and social skills

9. Challenges in Constructivism There is not alot of hard evidence to say that constructivist methods work Critics suggest that constructivist methods are more successful for those students from a privileged background(Concept to classroom, 2004).

10. Characteristics of Constructivism Learners construct knowledge that makes sense to them New learning depends on current understand Social interaction facilitates learning The most meaningful learning occurs within real world tasks

11. Principles of Development Experience Learning Maturation

12. Vygotsky Developmental Theory Learners first construct knowledge in a social context and then individually internalize Etc..cultural development appears twice

13. Piaget’s Stages Sensorimotor (0-2) Preoperational (2-7) Concrete Operational (7-11) Formal Operational (11-adult)

14. Knowledge Knowledge of Content Pedagogical Content Knowledge General Pedagogical Knowledge Knowledge of Learners and Learning

15. Professionalism Academic Ethics Legal Professional Personal Cultural

16. Characteristics of Professionalism Commitment to learners Decision making Reflective practice Professional knowledge

17. Technology blah

18. Conclusion

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