School-Based Professional Development for Teachers: Designing Learning Activities Based on Objectives

School-Based Professional Development for Teachers: Designing Learning Activities Based on Objectives

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  School-Based Professional Development 3 DesigningLearning Activities 12th February 2015 Thursday 07:45 am Irushadhiyya School Mohamed Nasir & Junaina Ismail
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  • In school? •In college/university? What instructional methods have you been exposed to??
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  Group Work 1 Unscramblethe letters and find the word.
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  Objectives Define method ofInstruction Discuss factors to consider when selecting a method of instruction Distinguish between methods of instruction and instructional aids Identify & discuss a variety of teaching methods based on the learning objectives
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  What is a“Method”?  a procedure or process for attaining an object: as a (1) : a systematic procedure, technique, or mode of inquiry employed by or proper to a particular discipline or art (2) : a systematic plan followed in presenting material for instruction b (1) : a way, technique, or process of or for doing something (2) : a body of skills or techniques
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  Group work 2 Findingmore about Teaching Approaches Each group is given a teaching model. In your group please discuss and find more about the model. Present your findings to the whole group. Duration: 30 minutes
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  What is a“Teaching Method”? Objective oriented activities and flow of information between teachers and students
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  Methods, Strategy, Aid,Approach Teaching Method tend to be synonymous with technique according to Webster Teaching Strategy – “careful plan” that serves an important function in achieving a specific outcome. Instructional aids includes: Chalk/white board, Flip chart, PowerPoint Overheads, VCR, Real Objects, etc. Teaching Approach is a “holistic process” Includes the teaching steps, problem-solving strategies, and teaching methods.
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  Other Methods Others Directed (supervised)study Role-Play Socratic Dialogue Jigsaw Concept Map/Sketch Debate Cooperative Learning Panel of Experts
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  Various Teaching Methods Lecture-Explaining ResourcePeople Case Study Group Discussion Brainstorming & Buzz Groups Field-trip (tour)
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  What Factors dowe consider when selecting an instructional method? The intended specific outcome or purpose Size of class Learners’ preference for learning The content sometimes dictates the method Required preparation
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  Instructional/Teaching Methods vs.Instructional Aids? Assist the teacher in the teaching/learning process  White board  Handouts  Props  Pictures/Video  Audio  Computer based simulation  Models  Others?
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  Analogies… Teaching is likefishing… You use different lures for different fish You use different methods for different learners. Teaching is like beautiful music… Where, instructional methods are the instruments When played alone they make sound… When played together in tune, rhythm, and feeling, they become amazing music!
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  Group Work /IndividualWork Please write an objective for a lesson for your students. Write Teaching Activities for the objective (s). Have peer assessment in the groups. Present one lesson from each group. Duration : 30 minutes