We begin with an individual brain storming
activity. It is suggested that each individual
participant uses 5 minutes to quietly consider
their own answers to the following questions:
Look at the table below. (An
enlarged version is given in appendix 1 for
you to photocopy).
It provides a number of characteristics of
a good teacher.
Choose a topic in your own subject area to
provide examples of the following characteristics.
For example in Science, you might choose the
topic of condensation and evaporation. Then,
what does it mean to have a clear understanding
of this topic? Your answer might be ˇĄto understand
that changes of states of water result from changes
in temperature and that water continues to be
water in each of the three states.ˇ¦
(Additional spaces are provided at the end
of the table, in the Appendix, for your own suggested
characteristics of a good teacher in your subject.)
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An
example from your own subject |
Having
a clear understanding of the subject |
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Using
good questioning techniques |
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Developing
a feel for the subject |
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Integrating
values & attitudes into the subject |
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Moving
from learning facts to discovering meanings |
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Allowing
pupils space to question and probe the
subject |
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