IMPLEMENTING INSTRUCTION

HOW CAN TEACHERS IMPLEMENT EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTION IN THEIR CLASSROOMS AND MAKE THEM CONDUCIVE TO MEANINGFUL LEARNING?

First of all, teachers should know their subject matter very well. Then, teachers should know how to transmit their knowledge to the students in the classroom. So, teachers should use some instructional strategies such as direct teaching, guided teaching and/or independent practice. Besides, effective communication is very important in the classroom as well as clarity in explanations. So, teachers should know how to communicate expectations and how to give clear directions during a class. Finally, teachers should engage their students in order for them to learn better.

WHY IS COMMUNICATION OF CONTENT AND SKILLS KNOWLEDGE A CHARACTERISTIC OF GOOD TEACHERS?

Communication of content is a characteristic of good teachers because it is the way teachers and students interact in the classroom. Teachers who know their subject very well should know how to communicate this information to the students in an understandable way. So, teachers should know the importance of clarity in explanation, and they should know how to explain in a clear way.

HOW ARE YOU DEALING WITH STUDENT ENGAGEMENT IN YOUR OWN TEACHING PRACTICUM, AS THE AGE OF YOUR STUDENTS IS A CRITICAL ONE?

I try to engage my students by using some strategies such as calling on students in random order, illustrating and clarifying some information. Besides, I like to use questioning techniques in class, and in this way, I try to involve everybody.

I also try to engage my students by varying activities in the classroom, for example oral and written practices. Besides, I like to give my students real examples. I mean things they are familiar with such as music, actors and actresses, movies, and the like. Finally, I try to lead every activity we do in the classroom. In this way, students are more focused and concentrated in the activity.