1. Course Title: Essential Teaching SkillsLearning Area: Professional Studies Course Code: PS100 Weighting: 100 marks-

2. Video ClipAugust 13, 2012 Abdullah Al-Mahmood, TTC, Sylhet 2 3. Learning OutcomesOn completing this course trainees will have the attitudes, knowledge and skills needed to: clarify and evaluate their existing ideas, values andbeliefs about the processes of teaching and learning demonstrate interpersonal skills, strategies andcommitment for creating open, inclusive and interactivelearning environments recognize and demonstrate professional behaviour,attitudes and values relate and apply models and theories of classroommanagement to personally experienced teachingcontexts (including TP)August 13, 2012 Abdullah Al-Mahmood, TTC, Sylhet 3 4. Cont use a range of classroom management strategies thatencourage participatory learning and full involvement ofall categories of student (rural-urban, girls-boys, able-less able, advantaged-disadvantaged, majority culture-minority culture) in lessons accept responsibility and develop strategies for creatinga clean and stimulating classroom environment manage large classes in ways that enable the use ofparticipatory teaching-learning methods & providelearning opportunities for all studentsAugust 13, 2012 Abdullah Al-Mahmood, TTC, Sylhet 4 5. Cont explore, evaluate and contextualize (large classes,limited resources, students of differing ability andinterest) a variety of learning approaches and teachingmethods based on a practical knowledge of currentlearning theories and their application to classroompractice demonstrate communication, presentation andquestioning skills that motivate & engage students,facilitate constructive participation and develop higherorder thinking skillsAugust 13, 2012 Abdullah Al-Mahmood, TTC, Sylhet 5 6. Cont plan for effective teaching and progress in learning byall students demonstrate initiative and creativity in identifying anddeveloping a range of teaching aids to add interest andaid student understanding of curriculum topics develop skills associated with interviewing others andbeing interviewed to enhance interactions in classroomand other professional contexts use evaluation procedures, and personal and sharedreflection to improve their own and colleagues practiceAugust 13, 2012 Abdullah Al-Mahmood, TTC, Sylhet 6 7. Internal and ExternalAssessment Requirement Internal assessment (50 marks in total) Throughout the year a variety of Assessment Tasksare set. These involve records of performance, writtenreports and presentations. In accordance with BEdAssessment policy, trainees are notified of each taskin detail (including marking criteria and completiondates) through separate Assessment Task Sheets. External assessment (Final Examination) (50 marks in total) August 13, 2012 Abdullah Al-Mahmood, TTC, Sylhet 7 8. Briefly the Assessment Tasksare: Task 1. Professional Performance (10 marks) Task 2. Reflection for Development(10 marks) Task 3. Action Research Study (10 marks) Task 4. Participatory Approaches to Learning(10 marks) Task 5. Improving Achievement through Assessment (10 marks) August 13, 2012 Abdullah Al-Mahmood, TTC, Sylhet 8 9. Task 1Professional Performance(10 marks)Throughout the year, each trainees performance in relation to attendance, lateness, preparedness for course activities, constructive participation in session activities, cooperation and inclusion of colleagues and meeting deadlines will be monitored and assessed. Students will be informed of progress on this task at three points in the year. August 13, 2012 Abdullah Al-Mahmood, TTC, Sylhet 9 10. Task 2Reflection for Development(10 marks)Trainees will maintain a reflective journal in whichthey will record each week class, school, homeand community experiences they judge to be ofsignificance in their development as a teacher.They will include comment on links they aremaking to coursework and theory, and on issuesthat are emerging for them regardingunderstanding and practice.August 13, 2012 Abdullah Al-Mahmood, TTC, Sylhet 10 11. Task 3Action Research Study(10 marks)Working as a member of a small group, Traineeswill develop a strategy for gathering data(through observation, interview and/or survey) toanswer tutor-suggested questions related tosecondary teaching and learning.They will collect, collate and analyze the data andsuggest practical interventions that mightaddress an identified concern.They will also indicate what and how further datacould be collected to gain an indication of anyeffect arising from the suggested intervention. August 13, 2012 Abdullah Al-Mahmood, TTC, Sylhet 11 12. Task 4Participatory Approaches to Learning(10 marks)In pairs trainees plan, present to peers andself-evaluate a 20 minute activity-basedseminar that illustrates an allocatedparticipatory teaching method.They will be expected to answer questionsand explain how the method assistsstudents learning processes and providesuggestions to peers about preparationsfor using the method.August 13, 2012 Abdullah Al-Mahmood, TTC, Sylhet 12 13. Task 5.Improving Achievement through Assessment(10 marks)In pairs trainees plan, present to peers andself-evaluate a 20 minute activity-basedseminar that demonstrates how SBA taskscan be used to establish studentslearning needs and/or establish what hasbeen learned from a planned lesson orseries of lessons.They will be expected to use their exampleto explain how SBA can assist bothteachers and learners to improveachievement.August 13, 2012 Abdullah Al-Mahmood, TTC, Sylhet 13 14. The Topics I TeachUnit 2: Interpersonal & Communication skillsSession-6 Considering the role & importance of positive teacher student relations by brainstorming ideas in groupsSession-7 Introducing a method for giving and receiving feedback explaining, modeling and practicing the John Heron feedback model in groups August 13, 2012 Abdullah Al-Mahmood, TTC, Sylhet 14 15. ContSession-8 Role playing strategies for getting to know your students & for interacting with them to facilitate learning and teachinguse of greetingsuse of facial expression and body languageSession-9 Exploring and practicing listening skillsAugust 13, 2012 Abdullah Al-Mahmood, TTC, Sylhet 15 16. ContSession-10 Voice ; volume, tone, emphasis, pace use & practiceSession-11 Blackboard/whiteboard skills considering visual clarity & layout and developing skills through practiceAugust 13, 2012 Abdullah Al-Mahmood, TTC, Sylhet 16 17. Concepts for Development mutual respect feedback collaboration enthusiasm presentationAugust 13, 2012 Abdullah Al-Mahmood, TTC, Sylhet 17 18. Teaching-learning methods used indelivery will typically includegroup discussionexpert jigsawdebates library studypair-shareobservation & analysismicro-teachingproblem solvingmodelinginterviewingbrain-stormingmind-mappingrole play presentations with feedbackscenarios simulationspost-boxmicro-teachingcontinuum action research techniquescritique of papersgroup projectsAugust 13, 2012 Abdullah Al-Mahmood, TTC, Sylhet 18