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Robert Gagne’s Nine Events of Instructions - by Srilakshmi Ramesh
The best and interesting way to deliver the content to your learner is Gagne’s Nine events of instructions. . Robert Gagne’s nine event of instructions is an effective and efficient way to design meaningful and engaging instructions. This series of events is associated with the optimum mental conditions for learning so it can guarantee that the content delivered is efficient and help learner learn better. The nine events can be divided in 3 segments Preparation, Instruction and practice & Assessment and transfer. The preparation phase helps us with gaining the audience’s attention and informing the objective of the content we transact and help them recall the prior knowledge. The second phase of instruction is the actual phase where the prepared content is delivered and we help the learner by guiding them in the learning process. How to learn is a important step and Gagne’s event give importance to that step. The final stage is the assessment and retention. In this step learner is encouraged to apply their learning to real life and is assessed using various methods to understand the level of learning. The final step is equivalent to Create in Blooms ‘s taxonomy where the learner uses their skills to create something new and apply it in real life scenario. The best thing about the Nine instructions is that it can an be used to engage and teach any type of learner irrespective of age and experience
*Experiential learning by Kavya R*
Experiential learning is when we learn from our own experiences. David Kolb, American Psychologist, and Educational theorist, gave the theory of experiential learning. The four elements of Kolb’s Experiential Learning Model are concrete experience, reflective observation, abstract conceptualization and active experimentation. The main aim of experiential learning pedagogy is to develop the knowledge and skills of learning through experience. Field trips are an excellent example of experiential learning. It provides a hands-on learning experience where the students are active members in the learning process. Field trips present the students with the qualitative and affective learning experience that pushes them to think deeply, understand, and reflect. During these trips, the students get an opportunity to learn new things at their own pace by making connections. The students learn to apply the knowledge that they have gained through the first-hand experience in a new context. Experiential learning pedagogy keeps the students engaged throughout the learning process, and this makes them develop a passion for the subject and enjoy what they learn.
*CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT _1931743_SUSHMITA GOGOI*
Classroom management is the process of organizing the resources, the students and the classroom space in such a way so as to produce a conducive learning environment. A teacher has a major role to play as an instructional leader corresponding to the social, intellectual and physical environment of a classroom. A well-managed classroom has certain key elements which are as under:
• Reduction in the waste of time and energy
• Creation of a positive and pleasant learning space
• Implementation of strategies which would help in holistic growth of students as responsible individuals rather than applying the old traditional ways that try to control their behavior
• Choosing the right instructional strategies to cater to the needs of every child. This helps in building a close rapport between the teacher and his or her students which in turn assists in reducing the exhibition of behavioral problems by students
*Teacher as a motivator* -Meenu George
Teachers not only work in the classroom as a student assistant, but also as a buddy who can provide
their students with inspiration. The teachers should be a facilitator, motivator, and motivation for
students focused on Student Oriented Learning that can develop the imagination and understanding
of the student. Motivation in teaching is an essential process of effective teaching. We have to
understand the need of motivation. Inspiration and guidance in classroom teaching to make the
teaching more effective. Motivation is a very strong factor for the educators to educate the people.
If the motivation is powerful and strong, the rest of process will be easy and comfortable. Students
affect from the different factors. They attracts by different things. If they find anything attractive
and useful, they pay a proper attention but if they feel anything useless they get tired and bored.
So a proper motivation moves them to grasp the lesson carefully and seriously.
The cornerstone of the nation is called the teacher. The teachers are like a model for the students,
so their actions have to be the right ones in front of the students, I think the teachers have to be so
committed to their job because they need to pass on their passion for a better classroom setting, so
they are like a second parent because we see them a lot of time.
Professional conduct
Professional conduct includes standards behaviour, morals, humanity and ethics. Being professional, it is necessary for the person in order to showcase one’s own identity and standard behaviour. In order to be a good professional conduct one must ensure that they represent themselves well enough in all the aspects, because it is essential to create an impact at our workplace. One must be capable enough to give a certain amount of evidence for any kind of decision. It is also a part of professional conduct that one needs to meet the objectives of their ideas and goals at a workplace.
As it involves various kinds of standard behaviour, content based, presentation and many more. Out of such topics professional attire is one of the most important aspects of being a good professional conduct. These sessions are advised to be conducted, as it will truly help them to feel good about themselves, love themselves and also self- acceptance is very important.
Experiential teaching and learning. by Anju
Experiential learning is designed to actively engage the students. In this process, students reflecting on the concepts and theories, then they create their own understanding. It is a learner focused approach so that the learner get freedom to learn and the teacher becomes more of a facilitator. According to Kolb’s cycle of learning there are four stages concrete experiences, reflective observation, abstract conceptualisation, and active experimentation. Learning by doing creates best platform for deeper learning. Experiential learning focus on the application of knowledge and skills to real world experiences. There are many ways to apply experiential learning in classroom role plays, storytelling, group discussion and project-based learning are examples.
The subtle art of applying positive and negative reinforcement in classrooms.
-By Dhanya Monson
Positive and negative reinforcement are terms that are often overlooked but are very essential to imbibe good behavior and values in students. Positive reinforcement can be done in many small ways such as by giving the child extra lunchtime, assigning students with some task that they would love to do, giving them certain responsibilities in class such as assigning them as the monitor for the month, or by simply exempting them from doing their homework. These small tasks can go a long way in making students realize that their effort is appreciated and to encourage appropriate behavior in the classroom. Negative reinforcement need not be such harsh words/acts that may scar the student emotionally and psychologically but can simply be practiced by taking away certain privileges that they enjoy such as cutting short their lunchtime, giving extra homework to be completed, taking away the responsibility assigned to the student, if any or by canceling movie hour in a classroom until students model good behavior. These negative reinforcement techniques can be much more encouraging. Students may not remember the content we taught them but they definitely remember the words that were spoken by us, teachers. Let us respect our students and teach them to be kind, in an unkind and chaotic world.
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