Essay on Unit 008 Ptlls

1.1 The primary role of a teacher is to teach. They have to take into consideration the role in which they take to enable learners to learn.

As a teacher, one of my main roles is to motivate my learners, to develop their ability to learn also to develop my learner’s aspiration to learn. When you train to teach you read about delivering training and how to facilitating learning, but in reality you do much more than that, your role as a teacher is not just about teaching your subject or preparing learners for assessment. The focus of your role as a teacher I feel relates very much to inspiring your learners to change and develop their personal, social and professional skills to the best of their

This essay is to demonstrate that I understand my own roles and responsibilities in lifelong learning.

To address all these different learning styles I use a range of teaching methods. At the start of a training session I use an ice-breaker to let the students introduce themselves and it also gives me a chance to guage the depth of their knowledge. I then give my aim of the session and explain my objectives.

It is practical to assume that students will perform better in tasks that reflect their particular style of learning, so knowledge of students’ learning styles, including a variety of tasks will make teaching more inclusive. A learning style questionnaire could be handed out at the start of a course which, once completed will inform the teacher about the learning styles of the students.

I believe that Martin Luther King Jr. captured the fundamentals of teaching when he said, “The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically.” My goal as a teacher is to allow the students to apply what they learn in the classroom to the outside world. I personally believe that school should be a place for the students to come and not have to worry about feeling embarrassed/bullied. It should ultimately be a place of understanding and learning.

I believe students learn best when they are motivated to learn. If the students are not interested in the material presented, they will not remember any of the information that is being taught. Not all class work needs to be a game or a good time. However, students who see school as a place where they can have fun will be more motivated to pay attention and do the work that’s required of them. An interactive classroom environment is also essential for effective learning. When students actively participate in classroom interactions they are more likely to pay attention as well as absorb material.The teacher’s role in student learning is to motivate his or her students to learn. The main goals I have set for myself is to develop students reading and writing as well as other things

Knowing their particular learning styles(s) should encourage student/patient self-enhancement. It is also important for each individual be not only knowledgeable of their learning preferences but to practice other styles to enhance their learning abilities. It is believed this encourages well rounded education and learning.

Next, I would ask the educator if she has any strategies specifically on the preferred learning style(s) that she would want me to try first. In the mean time, I would research on my own time, how other educators have found ways to teach the preferred learning style(s) in language art and math skills, and fun activities to help the students learn in a fun way. Because not all lesson plans match with the student’s ability to

“Since a learning style is an effective and efficient modality in which a learner has a natural preference to perceive, process, store and recall new information, necessitates a shift from the traditional large- group teacher- centric lecture method to an interactive, small group student- centric approach incorporating various teaching-learning strategies. Since students possess a wide diversity in learning styles, teachers should combine different educational strategies to meet the varied learning preference of students”(Prithishkumar, 2014). Teachers knowing the learning styles of their students can help them to plan the appropriate lessons necessary for learning. Students on the other hand, being aware of their learning styles that work best for them will definitely give them the courage use that strategy to be successful

By understanding what kind of learner you and/or your students are, you can now gain a better perspective on how to implement these learning styles into your lesson plans and study techniques.

I want to be able to identify them quicker and be able to use methods that appeal to their learning styles specifically. I believe that this can be accomplished through practice. Last semester I started to see a difference in how I approached each individual student. After becoming aware of how students learn differently, I saw myself seeking clues to tell me how they are thinking about each problem. As long as this doesn’t lead to putting students in boxes before getting to know them completely, I believe by the end of the semester I will be able to recognize and help students of differing learning styles more efficiently.

I believe that every child brings unique talents, ideas, and perspectives to the classroom. As an educator, it is my job to help foster these distinctive attributes while also facilitating the emotional, social, physical, and intellectual growth of each and every student.

Understanding learning styles is recognizing the best way for all students to learn. This is different for all students. Learning styles goes beyond multiple intelligences and building upon strengths. Learning styles is simply put in the question of how do you learn best? Learning styles include structure of lesson, sociological, auditory, visual, and tactile. Also, it encompasses environmental factors such as formal vs. informal settings, noise vs. quiet, temperature, brightness, kinesthetic, and mobility. It is vital for teachers to recognize the learning styles represented in the classroom in order to accommodate for the best opportunity for learning. Furthermore, students should be able to recognize their own learning styles in order to address their own needs when applicable.

In my classroom, the purposes and goals of education are to develop a student's knowledge and skills for life. Also, to create well-rounded students, and to raise the bar of student understanding. The role of a student in education is to be involved in their own learning, to ask questions when there is a lack of understanding, and to work to the best of their ability in school. The role of the teacher is to be someone the students can trust and feel like they can talk to. But can engage students in learning, and be understanding of the student's different circumstances. I believe that students learn with experience and repetition. By trial and error, with guidance from the teacher. As well as, making their own decisions in their own time about learning.