Level of teaching ,so that the low achievers
are benefited .( with special reference
to maths learning).
A class is an amalgamation of students of
almost the same age,of different
calibers (abilities),and inborn
capabilities; so a teacher has to modify/alter/change the way of teaching in
order to achieve the specified objectives. If a teacher takes more than one
section in a particular class, then to change the mode of approach depending
upon the standard of students.The same approach may not help, in the
learning process.Ultimately this
is a challenging task that a teacher face, when they need to adopt teaching
pattern so that no student left behind.It’s not
the question of teaching ,how many have learnt/understood. One pertinent
question , I do always think.Do we know our students?. Some time back,I heard
from one of my friends .It goes like this. Student asks “ I
am not able to understand the way you
teach, could you please teach me the way by which I can understand .” No doubt
this question is a penetrating question to ponder over..One can easily understand
the inner feeling of a student ,what
does a student he /she want from a teacher.Teaching has to be in such a
manner,adjusting one’s teaching pace taking into consideration students skills
.They are to be motivated . Learning is
a joyful experience.It is expected of every teacher, to make students think .It
is that easy but it is earnest duty and concern .One has to put optimum efforts
to get success in their committed work. Slow learners are not Non-learners, the
learning process can make a difference.A
smile and concern, for the students by the teachers , changes, makes
him/her feel comfortable in the learning
process.
When we talk about students ,some are visual
learners, some are audio learners and some are good at reading
.So teaching has to be a combination
of, types of students.First of all
lesson planning to be ,cater to all kinds of children.
Let us discuss some strategies:
- Language
:The language what you use has to be simple ,easy to understand ,be very
clear with clarity.In brief ,the student understands fully without any
ambiguity.One has to be slow when an explanation is given .New concepts
,definitions to be repeated twice/ thrice ,till everyone grasps. If
required ,local language ,be used .
- Black Board
: This is an important tool in the
class room teaching .All illustrations / examples are to be written legibly. Some space can be
preferably on the right side kept
,how the topic is being developed. Colour chalks be used wherever required.
- Mode of
teaching : As there are 3 types of students, teaching has to satisfy all
types of students. Teacher has to prepare appropriate teaching aids,some
visual video clippings,pictures, making learning much easier.Visual
demonstration be adopted by showing some activities, so to say project. Using different modes of instructions shall certainly
promote ,boost them to participate in discussions, and stay focussed. Instead of merely
telling, teachers to guide, to carry
out ,the activities assigned, facilitating, slow learners to
understand thoroughly.Involving students in problem solving step by
step ,making learning effective and hence whatever
learnt is retained.It is essential to repeat instructions for
activities,students to repeat back,to confirm the immediate feed- back.
- Interaction
and involvement.: In a school one can not follow the lecture method..It
has to be student centered/ child centred.Students participation is
essential,when a lesson is being developed by the teacher, to proceed step
by step.There are some students who are timid, shy to ask doubts ,questions
in the class Such kind of students to be encouraged to
interact and feel free to talk to
the teachers. Some students may be
asked to solve ,work out problems on the black board, to improve their
self confidence.
- Classroom
Management:
This is an another
area where teachers have to pay more attention.Maintaining discipline in the
class is a must,teachers do observe the whole class weather all students are
attentive and listen to what teachers
say.(Listening means paying due attention).If discipline is there automatically
learning takes place.I have to say, one can
be, strict but not to be rude,blunt,offensively impolite.Students may be
trained in note making,that would help in knowing facts what they are studying.
Miscellaneous :
Class-room can be
decorated with teaching materials models,Charts,pictures of mathematicians,some
paintings done by students,hung on the walls.The art teacher could extend
support.Even furniture arrangement in the class-room could be thought of with
the school head evolving a natural and befitting environment .persuading
stimulating achieving the intended result.
Let me conclude, be
instruments ,to ignite the minds of students ,with powerful thoughts,to unleash
their true/latent potential.
A quote :
“ In an effective class-room
,students should not only know what they are doing,they should also know why and how.”
---------Harrywong.
,
K Bhanumoorthy
1 comment:
Very nice, Sir.
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