As education students we are bound to study principles, methods, approaches and techniques in teaching. They say we need these things to become competitive in our field and to become effective for the learners.
We've been studying so much about these principles, methods, approaches and techniques and there are, still, too many to learn. The remaining time isn't enough to learn all the things which are ought to be learned. This makes us fear the day we will take the Licensure Examination for Teachers.
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Two of the things we've learned from our Prof. Ed. 33-a and Prof. Ed. 33-b subjects are the two innovative teaching methods: FLIP & PORPE.
FLIP is an approach or method that could be used by teachers to establish colorful learning environment and ambiance that are conducive to education.
Friendliness. A teacher must always keep in mind that pressure is one of the barriers of learning. This is why smiling or befriending with the students could lead to better outcomes. It could give them the confident to express themselves further during discussions or to share what's wrong.
Language. A teacher must always consider the linguistic capabilities of his students. Though it might be true that English should be the medium of instruction, it didn't mean that a teacher could utter all the words he'd like to say. High-sounding or highfalutin are not advisable is he wanted to ensure learning. Simple words are enough. Simplicity is beauty.
Interest. In the selection of learning content and experiences a teacher must always consider the interest of the learners. The learners are individuals. They have different inclinations. Therefore, a teacher must carefully think about the instrument of learning to be used. This instrument must go in line with their interest.
Prior Knowledge. Are the learners ready for this lesson? Do they have enough schema for a new learning experience? Can the learners relate these new things to those which they already know? These are the questions concerning prior knowledge. What the students know should critically be considered before plotting the objectives, procedures and contents of the new learning experience.
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PORPE is well known as a strategy of test preparation but it could also be applied as an effective teaching method.
Predict. Teachers must be good fortune tellers. They must anticipate what may ever happen in the classroom. A teacher must predict what the learners are thinking, planning or doing. This helps the teacher to get ahead of them and to avoid being caught flat footed.
Observe. Observation is one of the scientific methods. Observation is one of the ways of gathering data. Since students' background and prior knowledge are essential factors for the succeeding lessons, a teacher must be very good in observing the behavior of the students.
Organize. Organization of ideas is an essential tool for smooth and understandable flow of ideas.
Rehearse. The teacher must be prepared at all times. Teacher must rehearse what to say in case that arguments arise. He must be well rehearsed.
Practice. Rehearsal involves foreseeing what will happen and what should happen. Practice involves drills that teachers always have to do. Practice makes perfect what one rehearsed.
Evaluate. Was the instruction effective? Did the students learn? Were the students able to catch up with the lesson? There are reflective evaluations that a teacher must undergo to improve future instructions and to determine errors in instruction.
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