Principles of Teaching 1

Principles of Teaching 1GLYDEL P. RODRIGUEZREPORTERBSE-MAPE 2FLEONOR S. TURBOLENCIA PH.D.PROFESSOR

UNIT 3 CHAPTER 4 DIFFERENT APPROACHES AND METHODSBLENDED LEARNING ANDREFLECTIVE TEACHINGUNIT 3 CHAPTER 4 DIFFERENT APPROACHES AND METHODSBLENDED LEARNING: It is a learning that is facilitated by the effective combination of:Different modes of deliveryModels of teaching and styles of learning

It is based on transparent communication amongst all parties involved with a course. Heinze, A.;C. Procter (2004).UNIT 3 CHAPTER 4 DIFFERENT APPROACHES AND METHODSBLENDED LEARNINGIt is also described as:Integrative learningHybrid learningMulti-method learning

It combines classroom learning, mobile learning and on-line learningUNIT 3 CHAPTER 4 DIFFERENT APPROACHES AND METHODSREFLECTIVE TEACHING

Students learn through an analysis and evaluation of past experiences. Without analysis, no new learning and ideas can be constructed.Through reflection, the students/teachers experience acquires learning, hence s/he is able to formulate his/her own concepts that can be applied to new learning situations.UNIT 3 CHAPTER 4 DIFFERENT APPROACHES AND METHODSGuidelines for the Effective Use of Reflective Teaching/Learning

Allocate sufficient time for reflection.Schedule a short briefing activity so as to recapture the experience and think about it.The teacher serves as the facilitator and guide in developing the skill in analyzing a past learning experience.Encourage the students to recount the experience to others, thereby strengthening the insights gained.Attend to feelings especially the positive and pleasant ones.Evaluate the experience in the light of the learners intent.UNIT 3 CHAPTER 4 DIFFERENT APPROACHES AND METHODSSTRATEGIES USED IN REFLECTIVE TEACHINGSelf-analysisA teacher must able to keep records. This may include the success or failure in employing a strategy, problems and issues confronted, and significance of learning events that occurred. This may be helpful in contributing to future decisions towards effective learning. Writing journalsA journal reveals feelings about the days activities including what could have enhanced or inhibited their learning.

3. Keeping a portfolioPorfolio is a very personal document which includes frank, honest and on-the-spot account of experiences. It includes a students first hand observations and personal knowledge that will be needed in analyzing changes in values being developed.

UNIT 3 CHAPTER 4 DIFFERENT APPROACHES AND METHODSDid I motivate them enough to continue on?Are the students learning from the activity? If so, why? If not, why not?Am I relating the lesson to their knowledge and interests? How can I do better?How good was my classroom management skill?A REFLECTIVE TEACHER ASKS HIMSELF/HERSELF QUESTIONS AS FOLLOWS:

UNIT 3 CHAPTER 4 DIFFERENT APPROACHES AND METHODSOTHER QUESTIONS THAT MAY BE ASKED AFTER EVERY END OF THE LESSON:

Did anything significant occur? If so, describe. Why did it happen?Was the strategy I used the most effective one? What other strategies might have been effective?Did I exhibit flexibility in modifying my lesson according to their responses?What have I learned about my own teaching? Have I become a better teacher?UNIT 3 CHAPTER 4 DIFFERENT APPROACHES AND METHODSA STUDENT WHO IS ENGAGED IN REFLECTIVE TEACHING ASKS SIMILAR QUESTIONS:Was I motivated enough to continue on?Am I learning from the activity? If so, why? If not, why not?Am I relating the lesson to my knowledge and interests? How can I do better?How good was my personal management skill?UNIT 3 CHAPTER 4 DIFFERENT APPROACHES AND METHODSOR A STUDENT MAY ASK THE FF. QUESTIONS AT THE END OF EVERY LESSON:

Did anything significant occur? If so, describe. Why did it happen?Was the learning strategy I used the most effective one? What other strategeis might have been effective?What have I learned? Have I become a better student?The End