Change is challenging, often leaving teachers feeling unsettled, vulnerable and no longer in control of their classroom.
Some active teaching approaches are easier to implement than others. It is unrealistic to expect a teacher who has always lectured from the front to immediately start organising role plays and groupwork, or to be successful on their first attempts. Change takes time and starts with small, easy steps – but even these can make a difference to students’ learning. For example, asking open questions, promoting pair work or conducting a brainstorm will encourage students to be more involved and give the teacher the confidence to try other approaches. This will also help students to adapt to a new environment in which more is being asked of them.
As a teacher educator, you need to be able to support teachers in developing more participatory and inclusive teaching approaches. Previously, you considered the importance of modelling these approaches in your own teaching. You can use OER to introduce and promote change in teachers’ classroom practices.
Allow approximately 1.5 hours
This activity is Assignment 4 and is part of your portfolio of participation.
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