The Teacher and The Learner

TEACHER:
Meaning:-
The person one who teaches or instructs.
One whose business or occupation is to
instruct others.

Definition:-
A person whose occupation is teaching

Teaching:
Meaning:-
Refers to methods and techniques used by the
Teacher to achieve desired educational
objectives.
Definitions:-
Teaching method is the stimulation, guidance,
direction and encouragement for learning
-Burton.
The method which approaches most likely to
the method of investigation -Burke.
Elements of good teaching:
Love towards the subject.
Good teaching skills.
Technical competency.
Systematic arrangement of materials.
Mastery over the subjects.
Principles of Teaching:
Aim.
Learning by doing.
Planning.
Creativity.
Looking ahead.
A good teacher .
Creates interesting lessons
Loves his/her job
Does not hide personality
Is knowledgeable
Approachable
Draw words from the shy learners
Helpful
Gives feedback
Knows students names

Qualities of a good Teacher:
Confidence.
Patience.
True compassion for their students.
Understanding.
The ability to explain a topic in a different way.
Dedication to excellence.
Unwavering excellence.
Willingness to help students to achieve.
Pride in students accomplishments.
Passion for life.
Give instructions
Not using a tough tone
Simple, understandable
Logical

Look whos talking!
Less TTT (Teacher Talking Time)
Teachers provide comprehensive input
Summarize at appropriate time
More STT (Student Talking Time)
Lead discussions


What else?
Well prepared for the class
Flexible for different arrangement
Adapt to students needs
Levels of Learners
Beginners
Elementary
Intermediate
Upper intermediate
Advanced
Teach Different Levels
Use of language
Activities
How to Manage
Teaching & Learning?
Teaching and learning is manage
through direct instruction, planned
activities and tasks.
Questions
How should teachers use their physical
presence in class?
How should teachers use their voices in class?
How should teachers mark the stages of a
lesson?

Questions
Whats the best seating arrangement for a
class?
What different student groupings can teachers
use?
How can teachers evaluate the success or
failure of their lessons?
Sharing time
Share with us how you teach or taught
students if you had this opportunity before.

The Learners
Physical Characteristics of Children in
Preschool and Kindergarten:
Children are extremely active. Children need
frequent rest periods. Childrens large muscles
are more developed than those that control
fingers and hands. Eye-hand coordination is still
developing. Childrens bodies are flexible and
resilient. Gender differences do not emerge until
kindergarten.

Social Characteristics of Children in
Preschool and Kindergarten:
Most children have one or two best friends, but
these friendships change rapidly. Children
exhibit many different play behaviors. Play
patterns may vary as a function of social class
and gender. Children show preferences for
gender of play peers and for pair vs. group play.
Awareness of gender roles and gender typing is
evident.
Types of Play Behavior:
1. Unoccupied behavior
Children do not really play at all; stand around
and look at others
2. Solitary play
Children play alone with toys; make no attempt
to interact Onlooker behavior Children spend
most of their time watching others; may make
comments but do not interact

Types of Play Behavior:
3. Parallel play
Children play beside but not really with other
children
4. Associative play
Children engage in rather disorganized play with
other children
5. Cooperative play
Children engage in an organized form of play
Cognitive Characteristics of Children
in Preschool and Kindergarten:

Children begin to develop a theory of mind.
Children are becoming quite skillful with
language. Children may overgeneralize rules in
using language. Competence is encouraged by
interaction, interest, opportunities, and signs of
affection.

Emotional Characteristics of Children
in Preschool and Kindergarten:
Children tend to express their emotions freely
and openly, with anger bursts being frequent.
Jealousy among classmates is fairly common as
these children tend to have much affection for
their teacher and actively seek approval.