Domain 2 - Teaching - learning and Assessment

About the Key Domain

Teaching-learning is a key performance domain and the most important determinant of learner attainment. Effective teaching-learning results from strategic planning and the creation of an optimal learning environment.

This entails designing suitable learning experiences and using a variety of teaching-learning strategies that would enhance learning. The teacher’s understanding of the specific context of the learners and their learning needs is vital to the success of this process. Assessment is an integral aspect of teaching-learning and is thereby a valuable indicator of learners’ attainment. It also provides a sound basis for teachers to reflect on the efficacy of their classroom practice. The teacher’s content knowledge and pedagogical skills ultimately determine the efficacy of the teacher’s approach to teaching- learning and assessment.

Reflective Prompts

Q1. To what extent do teachers understand the socio-cultural and economic background of learners and their learning needs?

Q2. To what extent do teachers have the desired content knowledge and pedagogical skills?

Q3. How effectively do teachers practice learner-centered teaching-learning?

Q4. How effectively do teachers plan their lessons and implement the same in their class?

Q5. How effectively are teachers able to adapt teaching – learning strategies, materials in the light of the context and learning needs of the learners?

Q6. To what extent do teachers use assessment as a means to reflect on their teaching – learning process?