2.1 Content and teaching strategies of the teaching area
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance and structure of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area.
The second most important thing in pedagogy is knowing the content and how to teach each area of the curriculum. My position is to teach students 'to learn how to learn' as per educational psychologist theorists Vgotsky and Piaget, so students become motivated and excited in their never ending learning journey's.
I ensure that I fully plan, understand and master the teaching strategies for the areas I am going to teach. I research the content, prepare, select the best resources and materials that are required for the learning period so that the period is rich in teaching and learning prior to stepping into the classroom to commence teaching.
I constantly assess students daily work (Math & English) as well as to gauge the efficacy of my lesson delivery whilst in progress so that students can be directed towards the correct learning path and make the change. I also look at students work after the teaching period so I can determine if extra time or explicit teaching time needs to take place for students to show mastery in their learning prior to moving to the following learning stage.
Key ideas in a high quality curriculum
Use the curriculum to and connect it with their experiences and own lives
Assist children to develop attitudes and skills so they can deliver the necessary quality work.
Conduct quality discussions to explore relevant and important ideas
Commence on what children already know and support the process so all students show success at a curriculum level
Teach for an understanding in each of the content learning areas by prioritizing the principals and concepts.
Supporting and insisting on progressive growth
Use the curriculum to and connect it with their experiences and own lives
Assist children to develop attitudes and skills so they can deliver the necessary quality work.
Conduct quality discussions to explore relevant and important ideas
Commence on what children already know and support the process so all students show success at a curriculum level
Teach for an understanding in each of the content learning areas by prioritizing the principals and concepts.
Supporting and insisting on progressive growth