TEACHING PEDAGOGY:

THE "HOW" OF TEACHING

How Do We Teach?

The way a teacher teaches greatly affects a child's learning in many ways. It affects their interest, motivation, and learning retention. Thus, it is important to learn how the students learn best and cater to their differing needs.

B. PEDAGOGICAL CONTENTS

Stepping into the classroom was one of the things I looked forward to the most when I decided to join the SEA Teacher Program. Upon observing the teachers' teaching methods, they use a mix of traditional and digital learning methods. I also noticed its effectiveness as the students are engaged and actively participate during the discussion. There are also times when online modules are used. This is when the teachers and students answer together at first, and then they will also be given activities to answer independently. This practice helps primary learners develop mastery of the lesson while also being trained to be independent learners. The learning materials and innovations promote learning based on students' real-life experiences. Learning materials are provided to students, and teaching strategies are not limited to traditional methods. The strategies are progressive and leaning towards a student-centered learning environment.

Sources of learning and technology used by the teachers

Teachers use textbooks, online module, and the Internet as main sources of information and learning. Some also incorporate interactive games and websites to make learning more engaging.

Authentic assessment used by the teachers

Authentic assessment is evident as teachers promote experiential learning among the students. Authentic assessments are in the form of application of learning through real-world skills. For example, in Science, instead of just reading about planting, the students are tasked to create an experiment where they would plant a monggo seed in cotton and let them grow.

C. TEACHING PLAN

"Failing to plan is planning to fail" is a famous quote among teachers when preparing for a lesson. It is indeed true that planning helps a teacher visualize the day's lesson activities. It is the blueprint to success. However, I also learned that not every plan comes to fruition. Often, teachers need to be creative and come up with a backup plan when activities do not work as intended.

Below are the teaching plans I have created and used during my final demonstration in grades 2 and 3:

Math LP Indonesia.pdf

Teaching plan

IN MATH 2

English LP Indonesia.pdf

TEACHING PLAN

IN ENGLISH 3

Class picture with the sections I taught

d. teaching practice

When teaching young students, it is important that they follow a routine established by the resource teacher. The use of technology, along with non-digital resources, helps in making learning more fun and engaging. During my final teaching demonstration, I used recitation stubs to provide extrinsic motivation and increase class participation and engagement. It is also important to note that teachers should implement activities that relate to students' experiences, as these are most effective at making learning meaningful. I learned that it is essential to maximize time by preparing materials for the activities beforehand. I also made it a habit to try the activities and games first before implementing them in class. This is to get an idea of how much time they would take or whether they were suitable for my students. It is also essential to carefully choose which activities best fit the learners and achieve the learning objectives that are set.

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Also, I have observed that gamified lessons and assessments that work for best for student learning and participation.

classroom management

Managing the classroom is one of the struggles I have experienced during my teaching internship. This, coupled with the language barrier, challenged me to create an environment conducive to learning. However, some strategies that helped me overcome this struggle include positive reinforcement to help manage students' behavior and, ultimately, the classroom. Another strategy is to establish a routine, which also prepares students for what to expect in class. It is also important to differentiate the "good noise", wherein the students have an exchange of ideas and discussion, from the "bad noise" that causes distraction. Problem-solving skills as a teacher are also essential in keeping a conducive learning environment. The most common problem I have encountered is the language barrier. I tried my best to communicate with them (not just verbally) through non-verbal cues and gestures. Alongside this effort, the teachers helped me to translate and communicate with the students. As I faced challenges, my problem-solving skills improved as a future educator. I needed to think promptly and creatively about ways to solve problems that arise in the classroom.

Students go to the library to see us. We read books, play, and introduce Filipino games to them such as pogs, jackstone, among others.

"This is for you, Miss Hannah."

One of the things I appreciate the most is the kids' random gifts and notes they hand to me with the biggest smile on their faces. They never fail to make me feel loved and appreciated whenever I enter the classroom or when they see me in the hallway.

Token of appreciation

To show my appreciation for the kindness and love the students showed me, I have prepared simple gifts for them as a remembrance. I brought these Filipino games and toys that I taught them to play when they visit me at the library.

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