Effective Teaching Strategies and Classroom Management

Understanding Learning Styles

NLP Model

• Visual learners: Learn through images.
• Auditory learners: Learn through listening.
• Kinaesthetic learners: Learn through movement.

Multiple Intelligences (Howard Gardner)

• Linguistic
• Logical-mathematical
• Musical
• Interpersonal
• Intrapersonal
• Spatial, etc.

Motivation in the Classroom

Extrinsic Motivation

• Comes from outside sources (e.g., jobs, exams, parents).

Intrinsic Motivation

• Comes from within the classroom.
• Influenced by:
  • Teacher personality
  • Activities
  • Feeling of success
  • Positive atmosphere

Teacher's Responsibilities

• Select appropriate challenges.
• Show care.
• Encourage participation.
• Give agency (student responsibility).

Learner Autonomy and Responsibility

Student Expectations

• Take responsibility.
• Complete homework.
• Use dictionaries.
• Read for pleasure.
• Study outside class.

Teacher Support for Autonomy

• Gradually encourage autonomy.
• Avoid sudden imposition.
• Provide resources.
• Follow up on homework consistently.

Qualities of Effective Teachers

• Blend personality with professionalism.
• Reflect on their teaching.
• Adapt to situations.
• Teaching = skill + knowledge + experience + reflection.

Teacher Personality and Identity

Students observe a teacher's:

• Appearance
• Behaviour
• Attitude

Teachers must present a professional identity that is both authentic and professional.

Adaptability

Lessons rarely go exactly as planned. Good teachers:

• Think on their feet.
• Change plans if necessary.
• React calmly to unexpected events.

Teacher Roles

The teacher is not always the controller. Possible roles include:

• Prompter
• Feedback provider
• Assessor
• Resource
• Tutor

Core Teacher Tasks

• Preparation: Plan learning outcomes, know materials, and be organized.
• Record Keeping: Reflect on lesson success and improve practice.
• Reliability: Be punctual and return homework on time.

Essential Teacher Skills

• Classroom Management: Give clear instructions, group students effectively, manage time, and prevent disruptive behaviour.
• Matching Tasks to Groups: Adapt activities based on mood, level, and interests.
• Variety: Avoid repetition, change activity types, and rotate student roles.
• Destination: Ensure students know the learning goal and always finish with feedback or a summary.