Module 1: Effective Teaching

I-Objectives:
1.Explain the role of the instructor as that of leader, facilitator, and role model.
2.Demonstrate a basic understanding of the learning process and of student-centered learning.
3.Describe the best teacher they’ve ever had

II-Introduction:
Facilitating Learner-Centered Teaching is a potent tool to help pre-service and practicing
teachers understand the fundamental pedagogical principles, processes, and practices that are
anchored on learner-centeredness and other educational psychologies, as they apply to facilitate
the delivery of teaching and learning in the current educational setting.
Learner-centered teaching includes assignment components in which students reflect,
analyze and critique what they are learning and how they are learning it. The goal is to make
students aware of themselves as learners and to make learning skills something students want to
develop
To facilitate teaching, a teacher must have an effective way of teaching. Being an
effective teacher means sparking students’ curiosity and wonder, engaging them through the
integration of technology and acting as a mentor and a guide to them.
III.-Lesson/Unit/Study Guide/ Notes

EFFECTIVE TEACHING

“Teacher like leaves, everywhere abound. Effective teachers, like fruits, are
rarely found?
Eduardo Ardales, Ed.D.
The 10 roles of effective teachers that contributes to their
schools' success.

The ways teachers can lead are as varied as teachers themselves.

Teacher leaders assume a wide range of roles to support school and student success. Whether these roles
are assigned formally or shared informally, they build the entire school's capacity to improve. Because
teachers can lead in a variety of ways, many teachers can serve as leaders among their peers.

1. Resource Provider

Teachers help their colleagues by sharing instructional resources. These might include Web sites, instructional
materials, readings, or other resources to use with students. They might also share such professional resources
as articles, books, lesson or unit plans, and assessment tools.

2. Instructional Specialist

An instructional specialist helps colleagues implement effective teaching strategies. This help might include
ideas for differentiating instruction or planning lessons in partnership with fellow teachers. Instructional
specialists might study research-based classroom strategies (Marzano, Pickering, & Pollock, 2001); explore
which instructional methodologies are appropriate for the school; and share findings with colleagues.

3. Curriculum Specialist

Understanding content standards, how various components of the curriculum link together, and how to use the
curriculum in planning instruction and assessment is essential to ensuring consistent curriculum
implementation throughout a school. Curriculum specialists lead teachers to agree on standards, follow the
adopted curriculum, use common pacing charts, and develop shared assessments.

4. Classroom Supporter

Classroom supporters work inside classrooms to help teachers implement new ideas, often by demonstrating a
lesson, coteaching, or observing and giving feedback. Blase and Blase (2006) found that consultation with
peers enhanced teachers' self-efficacy (teachers' belief in their own abilities and capacity to successfully solve
teaching and learning problems) as they reflected on practice and grew together, and it also encouraged a bias
for action (improvement through collaboration) on the part of teachers.

5. Learning Facilitator

Facilitating professional learning opportunities among staff members is another role for teacher leaders. When
teachers learn with and from one another, they can focus on what most directly improves student learning.
Their professional learning becomes more relevant, focused on teachers' classroom work, and aligned to fill
6. Mentor
Serving as a mentor for novice teachers is a common role for teacher leaders. Mentors serve as role
models; acclimate new teachers to a new school; and advise new teachers about instruction, curriculum,
procedure, practices, and politics. Being a mentor takes a great deal of time and expertise and makes a
significant contribution to the development of a new professional.
7. School Leader
Being a school leader means serving on a committee, such as a school improvement team; acting as a
grade-level or department chair; supporting school initiatives; or representing the school on community or
district task forces or committees. A school leader shares the vision of the school, aligns his or her
professional goals with those of the school and district, and shares responsibility for the success of the
school as a whole.
8. Data Coach
Although teachers have access to a great deal of data, they do not often use that data to drive classroom
instruction. Teacher leaders can lead conversations that engage their peers in analyzing and using this
information to strengthen instruction.
9. Catalyst for Change
Teacher leaders can also be catalysts for change, visionaries who are “never content with the status quo
but rather always looking for a better way” (Larner, 2004, p. 32). Teachers who take on the catalyst role
feel secure in their own work and have a strong commitment to continual improvement. They pose
questions to generate analysis of student learning.
10. Learner
Among the most important roles teacher leaders assume is that of learner. Learners model continual
improvement, demonstrate lifelong learning, and use what they learn to help all students achieve.

Roles for All

Teachers exhibit leadership in multiple, sometimes overlapping, ways. Some leadership roles are formal
with designated responsibilities. Other more informal roles emerge as teachers interact with their peers.
The variety of roles ensures that teachers can find ways to lead that fit their talents and interests.
Regardless of the roles they assume, teacher leaders shape the culture of their schools, improve student
learning, and influence practice among their peers.
Student-Centered Learning: It Starts with the Effective Teacher

STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING
-also known as learner-centered education, broadly encompasses methods of teaching that shift the focus of
instruction from the teacher to the student.
Student-centered learning aims to develop learner autonomy and independence by putting responsibility for
the learning path in the hands of students by imparting to them skills, and the basis on how to learn a specific
subject and schemata required to measure up to the specific performance requirement.
Student-centered instruction focuses on skills and practices that enable lifelong learning and independent
problem-solving.
Student-centered learning theory and practice are based on the constructivist learning theory that emphasizes
the learner's critical role in constructing meaning from new information and prior experience.
Teachers encourage student-centered learning by allowing students to share in decisions, believing in their
capacity to lead, and remembering how it feels to learn.
Student-centered classrooms include students in planning, implementation, and assessments.
Involving the learners in these decisions will place more work on them, which can be a good
thing. Teachers must become comfortable with changing their leadership style from directive to
consultative -- from "Do as I say" to "Based on your needs, let's co-develop and implement a
plan of action."

Student-Centered Teaching Strategies

Choice Boards

Choice boards allow students to select activities they will complete to practice a skill or demonstrate
understanding. In this approach to learning, students are given ownership and empowerment opportunities
while teachers differentiate their instruction. Choice boards can be utilized not just for assessment purposes,
but also to introduce new material, for supplemental practice, or as a combination of multiple parts of a lesson
or unit.

Jigsaw/Stations/Centers

Although an older concept, the Jigsaw method has evolved and been combined into a center/station
approach. In its most basic form, this strategy involves students utilizing cooperative learning as they seek to
put the “puzzle” together. Each student takes responsibility for an individual component of knowledge, then
takes knowledge learned and gained and applies it to the larger body of work (puzzle).
Inquiry-Based Learning
In this learning strategy, student questions, ideas, and analysis are highlighted and fostered, focusing on
the student perspective regarding a particular open question or problem. This strategy is particularly useful
for initial student engagement, leading students to move beyond basic knowledge to a deeper
understanding of critical thinking, evidence-based reasoning, and creative problem solving.
Within inquiry-based learning, various components of a lesson can include case studies, group projects,
and research projects, among others. More in-depth connections to the material provide opportunities for
students to hone skills that are highly valuable in the world in which we now live.

Project-Based Learning and Problem-Based Learning

Teachers have their own educational jargon, and often-times, you will hear “PBL” used in teacher
discussions. Two learning strategies being implemented more often are project-based learning and
problem-based learning. In project-based learning, students work on longer tasks that culminate in the
creation of an original presentation or product. This learning strategy depends heavily on student
collaboration, communication, and creativity, with the teacher serving as a facilitator student work and
progress.

Problem-based learning includes shorter projects that examine a current problem, and through definition,
research, and causes of the problem, students collaboratively evaluate solutions to the chosen problem,
solve the problem, or report potential solutions and/or findings. Both of these learning strategies utilize
relevant, real-life connections to the outside world, providing students valuable experience with problem
solving and critical thinking opportunities that will behoove them after graduation.

Flipped Classrooms

Teachers continuously seek ways to maximize instructional time within the classroom. A learning strategy
that takes this into account is the use of a flipped classroom. In this learning format, new or introductory
content is delivered to students outside of the classroom, with teachers incorporating many of the
strategies already discussed such as choice boards or jigsawing to allow student choice in their learning.
Learning material can include readings, videos, pre-recorded presentations or direct instruction, or
research assignments.

Student-centered approaches to learning are critical. Just as school leaders seek to build capacity in their
teachers, we must seek to build capacity, leadership, critical thinking skills, and complex problem solving
in our students. Student-centered learning strategies provide empowerment opportunities that allow a deep
dive into more than just mandated assessments or canned, standards-based curriculum. Utilizing the
strategies discussed can set you on a path to producing students ready to make a difference in an ever-
changing, global society.
What Makes a Great Teacher?

 Expert communication skills

 Superior listening skills
 Deep knowledge and passion for their subject matter
 The ability to build caring relationships with students
 Friendliness and approachability
 Excellent preparation and organization skills
 Strong work ethic
 Community-building skills
 High expectations for all
Great teachers may also possess a number of other wonderful qualities, like a sense of humor,
personality, flexibility, kindness, leadership, classroom management, a calm demeanor, experience,
and the ability to multitask, these are the qualities the best teachers universally

5 Habits of an Effective Teacher

1. Enjoys Teaching
2. Embrace Change
3. Spreads Positivity
4. Finds Inspiration
5. Makes a difference

IV-Learning Activities:
List 5 DO’S and 5 DON’TS in teaching.
V-Enrichment:
Give your own perceptions of an Effective Teaching. Write 10 sentences.
VI- Assignment:
Write your reaction about the statement given by Eduardo Ardales. Write 50
words in a paragraph.
VIIReferences
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classroom/
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Ardales,E. Effective Teaching
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