This presentation discusses the following topics: Teaching: definition and meaning Characteristics of good teaching Views of great thinkers and philosophers on teaching Becoming a reflective teacher and his characteristics My goals as a teacher

1. Dr. C.V. Suresh Babu
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2. • Teaching: definition and meaning
• Characteristics of good teaching
• Views of great thinkers and
philosophers on teaching
• Becoming a reflective teacher and his
characteristics
• My goals as a teacher
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3. Teaching can be defined as engagement with learners to
enable their understanding and application of knowledge,
concepts and processes. It includes design, content
selection, delivery, assessment and reflection.
Teaching, the profession of those who give
instruction, especially in an elementary school or a
secondary school or in a university.

4. • A desire to share your love of the subject with students
• An ability to make the material being taught stimulating
and interesting
• A facility for engaging with students at their level of
understanding
• A capacity to explain the material plainly
• A commitment to making it absolutely clear what has to
be understood at what level and why
• Showing concern and respect for students
• A commitment to encouraging independence
• An ability to improvise and adapt to new demands
• Using teaching methods and academic tasks that require
students to learn actively, responsibly and co-operatively
• Using valid assessment methods
• A focus on key concepts, and students misunderstandings
of them, rather than covering the ground
• Giving the highest quality feedback on student work
• A desire to learn from students and other sources about
the effects of teaching and how it can be improved.

11. Reflective teaching means that you take a look at
what you do in your classroom, and think about
why you do it. Then, think about whether this
works for your students and for yourself.

12. The process of reflection comes with a cycle to
follow:
• Teach
• Self-assess the effect of your teaching on
learning
• Consider new ways of teaching that can
improve the quality of learning
• Try these ideas in practice
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14. 1. Record yourself teaching
2. Share that video with your PLN Professional
Learning Network.
3. Invite colleagues to observe your class
4. Ask the students for feedback
5. Ask yourself daily, “How did it go and how do
you know?”
6. Keep a minimalist blog or journal
7. Be honest with–but not critical of–yourself
8. Surround yourself with enthusiasm
9. Look for what’s working
10. Diversify your metrics
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15. 1. Avoid Teacher Burnout
2. Give Students Some Reign
3. Integrate Tech Tools
4. Involve Parents More
5. Create an Online Presence
6. Cultivate Relationships with
Colleagues
7. Incorporate Mindfulness
8. Encourage More Play
9. Make Learning Fun
10.Reflect