Looking back at activity three
question, 'What have your learners' reactions taught you about learning and
teaching?', this question set me to reflect on the past and the present in my teaching career. I remembered as a
young teacher I too had many challenges that I was unsure about and I even
became overwhelmed and discouraged at times. Today, as I looked at my teaching
and learning strategies and how my learners’ reactions have helped me, I can
truly confessed that I have come a long way. I have learnt that they model what
I do and say and if I want a positive reinforcement I have to set the pace for
them to follow. I began by being a good
listener, I listen while my student speaks and never talk out of turn. I gave
my students the opportunity to be the teacher where they expressed their point
of views and shared their opinions as a teacher. I continue to model good
mannerism and attitude because I expect them to develop these traits.
Today, looking at my students’
reactions I can tell if my teaching strategy is working or if I need a
different approach to reach them. Therefore, as a teacher I have to possess the
qualities I expect my students to follow and model from. Hence, what I do and
say determine the outcome of my learners.
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