grade 8 teaching beyond understanding

TEACHING BEYOND

UNDERSTANDING

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Top of mind game In 5 seconds, write the first word that comes to mind, associated with the phrase I’m going to give: Public schoolPublic school teacherPublic school students

Which element describes you?

WindEarth

Water Fire

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Earth

Wind

Fire

Water

Which one are you most like?

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List at least three (3) characteristics of the element.

Describe what the element does.

Write down your name on top of your list.

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I am ___________ .I am like the…

WINDWIND is invisible,

powerful, untamed, moody, exciting...

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WIND blows, soothes, comforts, pollinates,

excites, stirs. . .

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You now have created a powerful PICTURE about yourself.

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the soil that supports and nurtures living things. I give solid footing to those

around me.

I am earth

MeditationBy Laurie Beth Jones

MeditationBy Laurie Beth Jones

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I am wind

the power that sweeps away old fears and carries new

ideas like springtime.

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I am fireIgniting the power

and passion in others. I give

warmth on cold, wintry nights, and clear the way for new beginnings.

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I am water

Irresistible. No obstacle can stop me. I go over, under, around and through. I change forms to steam or ice or rain. I bring life wherever

I go. I touch everyone I meet.

How do you relate the element in your life as a teacher?

List three (3) characteristics of an Effective Teacher

3 Fundamental Questions for Self-Reflection

1. Where am I going?2. Where am I now?

3. Where was I yesterday?

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Group Task (15 minutes)

1. Share your list with the group.

2. Come up with at least five (5) common answers.

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3. Write your answer on the meta strips provided.

4. Select a member to present the group output in three (3) minutes.

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What common answers were presented?

How do we classify them?

???

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knowledge

values and

attitudes

skills

"The task of the excellent teacher is to stimulate 'apparently

ordinary' people to unusual effort. The tough problem is not in

identifying winners: it is in making winners out of ordinary people."

~ K. Patricia Cross

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Are you a _________sage on the

stage?guide on the

side?

Are you an effective or ideal teacher?

Roles and Responsibilities of a Teacher

In school1. Facilitates Learning

2. Helps build the right attitude of children

3. Provides guidance, support and inspiration

Roles and Responsibilities of a Teacher

In society1. Helps students develop sensitivity towards other’s

needs 2. Helps shape the future of

an entire generation

Roles and Responsibilities of a Teacher

Towards students1. Inculcates model behavior

2. Prepares daily lessons3. Understands the diverse

background students 4. Plans, sets, evaluates & grades

tests5. Sets classroom rules by

enforcing discipline

Roles and Responsibilities of a Teacher

Towards Parents1. Keeps parents well-informed 2. Informs parents about school

activities 3. Encourages parents to support the

diverse interests of their children.4. Encourages parents’ participation in

the PTA5. Works with parents for the

betterment of their children's future

Roles and Responsibilities of a Teacher

Towards Management1. Actively involves in staff meetings

and school programs2. Maintains a healthy relationship

with colleagues and superior3. Helps out in formulating school

policies4. Carries out administrative duties relevant to the position in school

Roles and Responsibilities of a Teacher

Towards him/herself 1. Acquires relevant professional education

and training 2. Upholds honesty and sincerity towards the

profession3. Accepts the diversity of learners

4. Upgrades knowledge and learns new ways of teaching

5. Remains dignified even under pressure

Competencies of an Ideal Teacher

1. Understands students’ real needs 2. Motivated to motivate3. Reunites with students4. Maintains good habits; avoids vices5. Shows creativity in work6. Studies with zeal and enthusiasm7. Improves teaching methods8. Keeps the students engaged9. Inspires students to reach their dreams10.Sets attainable goals

As grade 8 English Teacher, I promise to…