The world has changed and so do teaching methods and philosophy. Now it is further changing at mind boggling speed. Those who do not keep pace with this will be lost and feel helpless. Job opportunity will shrink for them, though for others it may be increasing.
Self development is the solution:
Motivating the Teacher:
1. Teacher’s Goal Setting
2. Converting the job in to passion
3. Assimilation with the institute
4. The Bigger Picture
5. Competition, Branding & Excellence
6. Importance of Self Development of the Teacher: -
- Domain Knowledge
- Teaching Methods
- Appearance and Presentation
Dealing With the Students:
1. Understanding them – Empathy
2. Respecting student’s pride and developing it
3. Motivate them – generate interest in the subject
4. Understand and manage emotions of the students
5. Talent identification and development in student – creativity and innovation
6. Empower students – giving more responsibilities
Class Room Management:
1. Making the teaching Fun
2. Experimental teaching and other modern methods
3. Create energy and enthusiasm
4. Discipline
5. Presentation Skills – Use of Interesting slides and videos
6. Using Technology – Computer and Internet; LCD Projectors and Cordless mikes; Other technology
7. Communication – Assertive, clear and complete communication; Understanding Perceptions; Assessment an Evaluation
8. How to do it – How to communicate result
The Personal Touch
1. Mentoring
2. Coaching
Teaching is a passion, and my experience as a teacher has been beautiful, emotional and fulfilling. Over the years, I’ve watched the student – teacher equation evolve: From Guru, as all-knowing to Guru as friend and equal, as someone who doesn’t always know the best. Today’s teacher and the learner are partners in the process of teaching and learning. We inspire, motivate and learn from each other; if I don’t know, I can admit it to my students. The teacher is only a facilitator; one who will help the student grow, become a self-learner. The teacher is only one of many sources. Not infrequently, there is a role reversal. With children being so tech-savy, often I am the student and they are my teachers. Has teaching changes the way I think ? Yes, most certainly. My students have shown me how to manage time. I marvel at how deftly they juggle sports, academics, dance, and theatre, for instance. I have learnt how to accept failure as I see my students taking success and failure with equan...
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