Essential-Teaching-Skills Unit 3 teachingskills.pptx

Essential teaching skill

1. Essential Teaching Skills Practical techniques for engaging and effective classroom instruction

2. What Are Teaching Skills? "Teaching skills are specific instructional activities and procedures that a teacher may use in the classroom. These relate to various stages of teaching or the continuous flow of teacher performance." — N. L. Gage (1968)

3. Foundation Skills Writing Objectives Clear learning outcomes guide instruction Lesson Introduction Strong opening captures attention and context Content Selection Choosing relevant, appropriate material

4. Organisation & Presentation Organising Content Logical sequencing of ideas Building complexity progressively Connecting concepts clearly Using the Blackboard Visual organisation of information Reinforcing key concepts Supporting different learning styles

5. Explaining & Illustrating 1 Fluency in Explaining Clear, well-paced delivery of complex concepts with appropriate vocabulary 2 Illustrating with Examples Concrete, relatable examples that make abstract ideas tangible and memorable 3 Using Audio-Visual Aids Selecting appropriate resources—videos, diagrams, demonstrations—to enhance understanding

6. Questioning & Engagement Fluency in Questioning Diverse questions that prompt thinking at multiple levels Probing Questions Follow-up questions that deepen understanding and encourage deeper analysis Increasing Participation Strategies to engage all learners and encourage active contribution Recognising Attending Behaviour Observing student focus and adjusting instruction accordingly

7. Communication Techniques Silence & Non-Verbal Cues Strategic pauses and body language create space for thinking and convey meaning Stimulus Variation Changing pace, tone, and methods to maintain engagement and interest

8. Reinforcement & Support 01 Reinforcement Positive feedback and repetition that strengthen learning and build confidence 02 Remedial Measures Targeted interventions and re-teaching for students who need additional support 03 Giving Assignments Clear, purposeful tasks that extend learning and provide practice opportunities

9. Assessment & Closure Evaluation Assessing student understanding through formal and informal methods Achieving Closure Summarising key ideas and connecting learning to broader concepts

10. Mastering These Skills Creates engaging, effective classrooms where all students thrive Practice Consistently Develop proficiency through deliberate, reflective practice Observe & Learn Study experienced teachers and reflect on what works Seek Feedback Use constructive feedback to refine your approach continuously