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Study Skills - Shalini. B.K
The topic, I chose was study skills. Study skills are any skills that improve the ability of a person to study, remember, and retrieve knowledge. It is a strategy that is used in order to achieve greater learning efficiency. Study skills can also be referred to as study techniques which help in improving one's learning in a systematic way. Some of the learning strategies that a student should learn are time management, mnemonics, SQ3R method, skimming, and scanning, taking effective notes, group study, and so on. Some of the key points about study skills are like developing a personal approach to study and learning and developing study skills through practice. The role of the teachers in developing these study skills among students is a very important one. As a prospective teacher, I should take more responsibility and inculcate these skills as a habit with my students. Study skills can also be part of my lesson plans, project work, assignments, and group activities. These activities will motivate and encourage the students to participate in extra-curricular activities and exhibit their skills like winning competitions, publishing articles in magazines, newspapers, journals, etc.
Listening Skill by Sumbul Fatma For improving upon students listening skills these below mentioned tips in teaching will be helpful: Students will listen to the teacher after they feel listened to. Secondly, Noticing how often teachers tend to interrupt with defensiveness, explanations or advice. Thirdly, Listening as though what the student is saying is about him or her. Fourthly, It is okay to ask questions that will invite students to go deeper. Fifthly, Helping students prepare for what they are going to hear as it will give them a greater chance of success in any task. Sixthly, Setting up a reason to listen through activities encourages active listening. Lastly, Generating interest and familiarity on the topic by usage of videos, images and audio clips hence motivating, initiating and sustaining learning within the students. Henceforth, these techniques will enhance listening skills among students.
TEACHER'S KNOWLEDGE ABOUT FIRST AID IN SCHOOLS:
Children's are our future promises for a bright future. So their care is that much important for a bright tomorrow. First aid services in schools is an important concern for the safety of our children. Emergency situation will occur at any time because students are least concious about their care but teachers should more conscious and always needs to open up their eyes on children. The knowledge about first aid services among teachers is a mandatory precaution to reduce the intensity or impact of accidents and reduce the risk of unintentional injuries after all the proper timely interference ia an important aspect. In USA the reputed schools provide a coursework on first aid services for their teachers before entering into service. They can join as a teacher only after completion of coursework with 50 percent pass mark along with the practical session. Majority of the developed countries are practicing it. In this regard it is important to implement this kind of awareness programmes in every schools in worldwide because our children's are our nation's strength.
Pygmalion effect- Rintu Tresa
The effect is a self fulfilling prophecy. It claims that we can achieve what we want in life, by merely believing in ourselves and having a vision. This prophecy is especially important for a teacher because it is very essential that a teacher believes in the capabilities of each student of his/hers in order to truly motivate each of them and help them attain heights.
Inclusive Education by Harshita Pandey
"Inclusion is not Tolerance, It is unquestioned Acceptance".
It is a belief that each and every child has a potential to build upon interests to share and
experiences to be build up. An inclusive environment is where students are comfortable to sit
and share their point of views. All types of learners should be respected and are able to learn
with each other. In a classroom a students should feel that each and every one has the capability to do things. In a classroom it is very important to see that every student is included in all the activities and programmed held in the school. Any students should not be left out. I personally feel Teachers always choose the bright student to take part in the activities. This should not be done there; each and every child has a capability and is unique too.
Being a pre service teacher I feel that it is very important to have a mind - set of inclusivity
classroom and respect each and every student in the classroom. As a teacher I should use the
technology in the classroom catering the student’s needs. As a future teacher I feel that all,
the learners should feel welcomed in the class and develop on their own individual strength.
“All Students have something important to offer in the classroom and that we really are
better off learning”.
Learning Styles by Saif Khan
There are basically three types of learning styles (audio, visual, kinesthetic) which should be taken into consideration in a classroom setup. In an Indian classroom, the number of students in proportion to the teachers is very high. It is very important to bridge the gap between the teachers and students, which in a way could be effective if we reflect upon the various learning styles of the learner and develop a common teaching strategy among all, to cater to the needs of a mixed variety of learners and make learning meaningful as well as beautiful for the society at large. The teacher should act as a guide and help students to understand their learning styles, their form of comprehending knowledge and skills to make this process of teaching and learning more easy and interesting.
Maslow's Hierarchy of needs by Flora Grace P
A famous psychologist named Abraham Maslow created a pyramid into which the needs are broken down. He argued that humans have needs and it should be fulfilled in a particular order.
1. PHYSICAL NEEDS-The base of the pyramid has the Physical needs which is very fundamental to every human being. They are food, water, shelter, sleep and hygiene.
2. SAFETY NEEDS- This could include safe environment, safety of job , safety of resources and property. As teachers what is our role to make a child feel safe in the classroom especially in conflict areas. It is important to listen to them, acknowledge their thoughts and take measures to protect from bullying, abuse and discrimination.
3. LOVE AND BELONGINGNESS in classroom is where students feel the need to be accepted into strong peer relationships
4.SELF ESTEEM - Students are usually attracted or motivated towards platforms where they can perform, show off potentials, feel appreciated and valued for their work.Classroom should be space where students can perform and be appreciated by peers and teachers.
5. SELF ACTUALIZATION is the top most on the pyramid. This is where students realize their capabilities, work towards it and attain mastery over it.
Students are motivated when they appreciate and value the learning experience. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs encourages us teachers to design tasks where all the needs of students are met , so they can achieve to their full potential.
Good Relationship with the students – by Ngonyi Dukru
Among many other qualities that a teacher must cultivate, a Good relationship with students is very essential. There is a deep human connection and relationship between a teacher and his/her students. As a teacher, both personal and professional relationships with students are very important. Only when there are mutual trust and respect between teachers and students, learning and growth will take place. Respect for students and understanding their perspectives and views help us to develop deeper connections with the students. There should be a balance between being friendly with the students and Discipline. Showing that a teacher is genuinely concerned about the growth of each student will earn the respect of the students. Once we win over their respect and confidence in us, even if we are strict and hard on them, they will obey. Therefore develop a good relationship and earn their respect to be an effective teacher.
Multiple Intelligence by Donna Lisa Mathew
It is every teachers’ dream to see students running towards school with happy faces and leaving school with a sad face. This is possible when learning is made fun. And one way to make learning fun is understanding Multiple Intelligences.Multiple Intelligences is a theory developed by Howard Gardener who said that human intelligence can be divided into eight modalities which are spatial, naturalistic, musical, logical- mathematical, interpersonal, bodily kinesthetic, linguistic and intrapersonal. Every individual has at least an intelligence which is superior among the 8 intelligences. Every student in the class is unique and has one or more intelligence that is superior for them. A teacher can help his or her students to understand a subject by showing them ways to apply their superior intelligence. For example, there are students in the class who are bodily kinesthetic and you are trying to teach vocabulary, you could ask the students to play the game twister
MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCE by Theresa da Costa
When we want into a classroom we notice that each class is different and that all the students in the class are unique. Some students may be good at mathematics and some are good at science and others may be able to express themselves in different forms like music, art, sports, or poetry. Harvard Gardner said that each of us are unique and different, that all of us have different capabilities and that our intelligence are shaped by our experiences throughout life. He explained this in his theory of multiple intelligence and proposed nine different intelligences. The nine different intelligence are Linguistic, Logical-Mathematical, Existential, Spatial, Bodily-Kinesthetic, Musical, Interpersonal, Intrapersonal and Naturalist intelligence. Each of us may be good at one intelligence but we have all of it in different levels and this helps us learn and acquire information. We as teachers need to understand that each child is unique and accept that each child has their own form of intelligence. We should also consider the different types of learners in the class and help them use their different abilities while learning.
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