For individual learning styles to be met, within a good learning sessions a teacher will ensure he/she takes a multi-sensory approach to teaching, this way each learner can work to the best of their ability. Initial assessment and contracting before any learning takes place will ensue that learner needs are highlighted, therefore suitable support and lesson planning can take place. Inclusive learning is also about promoting a supportive and motivating learning environment that addresses the needs and barriers of all learners. For example, learners with wheelchairs need have appropriate access to the classroom and other facilities. Task 13 Strength and limitation of teaching and learning approaches Strengths and limitation of teaching and learning approaches are when a teacher implements all inclusive teaching
I should provide specific support to the pupils while supporting learning activities. My next main duty would be to provide support for the class teacher, by doing things such as clerical duties, e.g. photocopying and preparing resources.
Make decisions about the budget and staffing. Make sure the school provides for all students including those with special needs. Help to shape the direction the school is going. Governors are at the centre of how a school operates, their role affects the interests of pupils, staff and how the school is seen by the parents and local community. They have to be prepared to both support and challenge the head teacher and staff by gathering views asking questions and deciding what is best for the pupils.
Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers. Ensure you give regular feedback to teachers on children's achievement, progress, problems etc. promote good behaviour, dealing appropriately with conflict and incidents in line with policy and procedures and encourage children to take responsibility for there own behaviour. Accompanying the children on school trips and out of school activities as required Provide clerical/admin support such as photocopying, typing, filing, money etc. Undertake children's record keeping as requested.
Establishing good ground rules at the start of the lessons are an important part of the teacher’s role to ensure everyone has clear expectations within the classroom environment, this helps to ensure appropriate behaviour and respect for others within the class. The teacher should be ready to teach, be on time and available to greet learners on arrival to their lesson. Recording attendance at all teaching sessions is the responsibility of the teacher. It is important to be approachable with an open, friendly attitude whilst always working within professional boundaries and always respecting confidentiality. The teacher should have the ability to check learners understanding during lessons.
In this we must consider class size, composition, planning time, cultural and linguistic barriers, and access to equipment, materials and other needed resources. Standards for Classroom Behavior and Creating Positive Peer Relationships In order to manage a classroom properly, we must first consider the classroom climate which can include both teacher-student and student-student relationships. This starts by developing strong and concise teacher-student relationships. We do this by stating and teaching classroom rules, policies, and objectives from the very beginning and initial introduction. We must define desired behavior clearly and explain
Unit 001: Essay on the Roles, responsibilities and relationships in lifelong learning. This is an analysis of roles, responsibilities and relationships in Lifelong Learning; by defining them in the context of teaching, and explaining the importance of promoting appropriate behaviour in the classroom. I will explore teachers responsibilities for identifying and meeting the needs of learners by encouraging and enabling all learners to reach their full potential; roles and responsibilities in promoting equality and diversity; relationships between teachers and other professionals, identifying boundaries and reviewing points of referral to appropriate support persons/agencies to meet the needs of learners; responsibilities for establishing and maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment; and compliance with key aspects of legislation and codes of practice relating to the role of teachers. There are numerous roles and responsibilities are numerous that teachers will undertake daily. According to Wilson (2009), roles describe functions of teachers.
In making professional judgements, they weave together their: • professional knowledge and skills • knowledge of children, families and communities • awareness of how their beliefs and values impact on children’s learning • personal styles and past experiences. They also draw on their creativity, intuition and imagination to help them improvise and adjust their practice to suit the time, place and context of learning. Different theories about early childhood inform approaches to children’s learning and development. Early childhood educators draw upon a range of perspectives in their work which may include: • developmental theories that focus on describing and understanding the processes of change in children’s learning and development over time • socio-cultural theories that emphasise the central role that families and cultural groups play in children’s learning and the importance of respectful relationships and provide insight into social and cultural contexts of learning and development • socio-behaviourist theories that focus on the role of experiences in shaping children’s behaviour • critical theories that invite early childhood educators to challenge assumptions about curriculum, and consider how
The class arrangement leads to a productive learning environment by informing and engaging the child. The physical environment, according to Reggio Emillia, is essentially “another teacher” (Shalaway, 1998, p. 15). This extra teacher can motivate students to learn and reduce problematic behavior. Teachers have varying styles on how desks should be arranged (Shalaway,
You have to acquaint yourself with new development in the field of Inclusive Education including intrinsic and extrinsic barriers to learning and development. In order to give support to a learner who has a barrier to learning, you should be familiar with the basic knowledge of the barrier. This should guide you to develop forms of support for learners with barriers to learning Assessment criteria: You will be assessed on you understanding of the various concepts and the practical application of the theory by explaining the support that you as a teacher can render in the classroom. Question 1 You are requested by the principal of the school where you are teaching to address the other staff members about Inclusive Education is and what intrinsic and extrinsic barriers to learning and development are. Write your speech making use of headings and subheadings.