Cambridge Teaching Methodology presentation

PPT on teaching methodology

1. Cambridge Teaching Methodology

2. TEACHER???

3. Activity Time Follow the Instructions !! One instruction at a time. Only geometrical shapes are to be used. NO erasing allowed once drawn. 1 st : NO Questions asked 2 nd : Can ask Questions

4. Follow the Instructions !!

5. Outcome of the Activity Inquiry or Questioning leads to a better understanding and execution

6. Inquiry Based Learning Adage: “Tell me, I forget; Show me, I remember; Involve me – I understand.” Involvement in learning implies possessing skills and attitudes that permit you to seek resolutions to questions and issues while you construct new knowledge.

7. New Teachers – Survival Tools Dependence on Textbooks, worksheet activities 92% of new teachers use textbooks as basic teaching and reference tools Activities typically follow step-by step instructions Constantly struggle to guide students towards curriculum goals.

8. Risks New Teachers Face Confuse survival with teaching Present Science as step-by-step, Fill in the blanks Deprive students of ownership of their own investigations Terminate explorations prematurely

9. Traditional Classroom Learning focused on mastery of content Assessment focused on importance of one right answer More concerned with preparation for next grade (or next test!) Less focused on development of skills or inquiring students

10. Inquiry Classroom Develop information processing and problem-solving skills Student centered – Teacher facilitator More emphasis on “how we came to know,” less on “what we know” Assessment – progress of skills + content understanding Use resources beyond classroom/school Not just for laboratories or group work

11. CAIE curriculum preference The Cambridge Assessment International Examination curriculum prefers and follows ‘The Inquiry Classroom’. The more student centric and interactive, better is the IGCSE approach.

12. TE vs. IBL - Differences Traditional Education Classrooms: Focuses more on Learning about Things Focuses on thinking WHAT Inquiry Based Learning Classrooms: Focuses more on Learning Things Focuses more on thinking HOW

13. Role of Teacher - IBL Reflects on the purpose and makes plans for inquiry learning Plans for each learner to be actively involved Encourages/Enables learner to take increasing responsibility for his/her learning

14. Role of Teacher - IBL Facilitates classroom learning Accepts that teaching is a learning experience Is constantly alert to learning obstacles Asks key types of questions – Why?, How do you know?, What is the evidence? Student assessment made an ongoing part of the facilitation of the learning process

15. Role of Students- IBL Learners in the process of learning Accept an “Invitation to learn” and willingly engage in exploration process Raise questions, propose explanations, and use observations Plan and carry out learning activities Communicate using a variety of methods Critique their learning practice

16. Types of Questions in IBL Inference Questions: Beyond immediate information Interpretation Questions: Understand the consequences of information or ideas Transfer Questions: Provoke new depth of thinking, take knowledge to new places Hypotheses Questions: What can be predicted and tested. Become aware of expectations

17. General Educational Concerns Modern world requires workers who can problem solve and think critically Young people must master new ways of acting and thinking IBL can turn information into useful knowledge – stresses skill development All subjects require information processing skills –more can be done to enhance connections among them

18. How to meet the concerns By making the class ‘Interesting’ By involving the students actively By keeping students engaged in the class thoroughly By adding ‘Zing’ to Classroom Teaching

19. Have you ever been in the middle of teaching a class, glanced at your students, and caught them staring into space? Just when you think you've created the perfect   lesson plan   or   engaging activity , you may find that your students are unfocused and inattentive. It thus becomes essential to find ways to keep your classes interesting so your students can absorb and retain the information that you present. Explore the following ways for the most effective teaching:

20. Effective Teaching Tips Incorporate Mystery Into Your Lessons Try to incorporate a sense of surprise and mystery into your lessons. When you're about to unveil a new lesson, give students clues to help them guess the topic . Don't Repeat Classroom Material The 3-2-1 strategy is a fun way to review and not repeat material. For this activity, students draw a pyramid in their notebooks and write down three things they learned, two things they thought were interesting, and one question they still have . Create Classroom Games Use Technology Don't be a SERIOUS SAM OR A SERIOUS SALLY in the class!

21. Create a flip classroom at times The idea is that students could learn new information at home and then come to school and use class time for critical thinking activities and reinforcement of concepts. Students in a flipped classroom are able to work at their own pace (which is great for  differentiated learning ) Think Outside the Box Plan a lesson that's completely out of the ordinary. Invite a guest speaker, go on a  field trip , or take learning outdoors. Relate Material to Your Students' Lives " You're learning about money because in the real world, you'll need to know how to buy food and pay your bills." Effective Teaching Tips

22. Wild Card Practice Introduction Activity Plus / Minus / Interesting things (PMI Enquiry) Introduction / Summarizing Activity Use of Supportive Aids Introduction Activity Thought Box Extended Thinking Clue Alphabet Post Teaching Activities you could use in Class…

23. Thinking Bubble Activity Questions on the bubbles with topic in between Ask students to write the summary of the questions individually in their copies Riddle Activity Quiz – Clues (1 st Clue / 2 nd Clue ) Role Play Continuous Quizzing Answer written on a paper, which one member of the group can see, frame questions, ask the other member and it goes on… Activities you could use in Class…

24. Mind Maps Think-Pair-Share Turn -To-Your- Neighbour Summaries The “One Minute Paper” Simulation Case Studies Paired Reading Give a word on a chit. When that word or its antonym or synonym comes, the child starts reading. Activities you could use in Class…

25. THANK YOU Debasmita Biswas, Faculty, ISG Please feel free to ask any queries…