The Importance of Content and Process in Teaching

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Teachers have varying practices and methods, which they use to get across to their classes. Some of these strategies are more effective than others depending on where you are implementing them. Brainstorming, debates, discussion and group work are all examples of teaching strategies. There are, however factors or elements that are deemed to be the core aspect of a teacher. Theses aspects make them effective and capable at their job. A teacher needs to be able to identify and address the nature of learners and learning. As well as having their own personal understanding of pedagogy and how to put it into practice, an example of pedagogy is “Walk with them… work with them, alongside them” (Smith, 2012). Another important factor is to have a personal philosophy that will guide them through their teaching process, my personal philosophy as an example, is that I believe that children develop understanding by building on pre-existing knowledge and that they misbehave based on a number of influential factors that are not inherent in their nature. It is my role to get to the root of inappropriate behaviours and prevent future reoccurrences, done through the use of long term strategies such as early and ongoing interventions. I see the ability for students to self-regulate and be able to have self-management as a key importance in classroom management. My role as a teacher is to assist students to my best means, allowing students to receive appropriate help. Having a philosophy allows for a further understanding and builds upon pedagogical elements, to overall create an effective teacher. Teachers also need to be able to manage a classroom, through things such as seating plans and proactive ways to manage all learners in a physical envir...

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