Teaching. Functions of teaching. Describe each of them.

Teaching is defined as the interaction of a teacher and children over a subject. Teaching is an art – but effective teaching consists of a set of skills that can be acquired, improved and eхtended.

Teaching has a scientific basis which can guide its practice; it also has an artistic side The role of the teacher is a complex one that has been shaped by historical and contemporary forces. Effective teachers are those who understand the knowledge base on teaching, can execute a repertoire of best practices, have attitudes and skills necessary for reflection and problem solving, and consider learning to teach a lifelong process.

A teachers work can he conceptualized around three main functions: the executive, the interactive, and the organizational. The executive functions of teaching refer to the leadership roles teachers are expected to play in their classrooms, such as providing motivation, planning, and allocating scarce resources.The interactive functions refer to methods and processes teachers employ as they provide day- by-day instruction to students. The organizational functions refer to teachers' work in the school community, including work with colleagues, parents, and school leadership personnel. Effective practice includes abilities to approach classroom situations in reflective and problem-solving ways.

14. What is an effective teacher? What requirements are facing the contemporary teacher? What predictable stages do teachers go while they work at school?

Teaching has a scientific basis which can guide its practice; it also has an artistic side. The role of the teacher is a complex one that has been shaped by historical and contemporary forces. Expectations for teachers have changed.

Effective teachers are those who understand the knowledge base on teaching, can execute a repertoire of best practices. Have attitudes and skills necessary for reflection and problem solving, and consider learning to teach a lifelong process.

Repertoire refers to the number of the number of strategies and processes teacher are prepared to use. Effective teachers develop a repertoire of methods and skills to successfully carry out various aspects of their work.

A teachers work can be conceptualized around three main l unctions: the executive, the interactive, and the organizational.

Learning to teach is developmental, and teachers go through predictable stages. At first they are concerned about survival, later about their teaching situation, and finally about the social and academic needs of their of their pupils. Learning to teach is a complex process, and information that is useful to experienced teachers may not have the same value for beginners.

15. The art teaching. What main functions can be conceptualized around teacher’s work? What is learning to teach? Why does it last lifelong?

Teaching has a scientific basic which can guide its practice: it also has an artistic side. The role of the teacher is a complex one that has been shaped by historical and contemporary forces. Increasingly teachers are expected to have advanced preparation and to demonstrate their knowledge of both subject matter and pedagogy.

A teacher’s work can be conceptualized around three main functions: the executive, the interactive, and the organizational. The executive functions of teaching refer to the leadership roles teachers are expected to play in their classrooms, such as providing motivation, planning and allocating scarce resources. The interactive functions refer to methods and processed teachers employ as they provide day-by-day instruction to students. The organizational function refer to teacher’s work in the school community, including work with colleagues, parents, and school leadership personnel.

Learning to teach is developmental and teachers go through predictable stages. At first they are concerned about survival, later about their teaching situation, and finally about the social and academic needs of their pupils. Learning to teach is a complex process.

16. Teaching methods. What are they? What teaching methods are the most effective?

Teaching is defined as the interaction of a teacher and children over a subject.

Teaching will become more effective when we consciously choose to employ teaching strategies, when we broaden our repertory of methods such as: training and coaching (developing basic and advanced skills by using clear objectives), lecturing and explaining (presenting information in ways that it can be easily processed and remembered); inquiry and discovery (teaching thinking skills, problem-solving, and creativity through inquiry and discovery); groups and teams (sharing information and exploring altitudes, opinions, and beliefs through group processes), experience and reflection (enabling students to reflect on learning that takes place in work settings, internships, travel, or outdoor activities).

17. The role of play in child development. What skills are formed in children in a creativity and art center?

Play is extremely important for children. During play, children are free to experiment, attempt and try out possibilities. Play offers children opportunities to master their environment. When children play, they are in command; they use their imagination and power of choice to determine the conditions of play. In an environment where children are allowed to discover independently, at their own pace and in their own unique way, they are more likely to become enthusiastic, inquisitive learns. The following describes the unique learning that takes place in the block, language, creativity, and dramatic play, math, and science centers.

Creativity and art center. It can be difficult to understand how the mass of lines and colours a child creates is part of the learning process. When children choose and gather paper, scissors, and crayons, they learn decision-making skills such as how to implement their ideas and how to follow through on a task. When children create with paint, they learn to mix colors and use their own ideas while exploring and discovering consequences.

18. The role of play in child development. What skills are formed in children in a language and dramatic play centers?

Play is extremely important for children. During play, children are free to experiment, attempt and try out possibilities. Play offers children opportunities to master their environment. When children play, they are in command; they use their imagination and power of choice to determine the conditions of play. In an environment where children are allowed to discover independently, at their own pace and in their own unique way, they are more likely to become enthusiastic, inquisitive learns. The following describes the unique learning that takes place in the block, language, creativity, and dramatic play, math, and science centers.

Language center. When children listen and talk about a story, they learn to love books, remember a sequence and recognize that there is a beginning, middle, and end to books and stories. When children sing as a group they learn how to participate with others, to hear and repeat rhythms, and extend their memory.

Dramatic play centers. When children put on dress-up clothes, they learn to express themselves and try out different roles. When children make “dinner” together they learn to cooperate, share, and make friends. A child who has a new sibling at home can express his or her feelings in a safe setting, and a child who is missing his or her Grandma can pretend to visit her.

19. Why play is so important for children? What skills are formed in children in a math and manipulative center?

Play is extremely important for children. During play, children are free to experiment, attempt and try out possibilities. Play offers children opportunities to master their environment. When children play, they are in command; they use their imagination and power of choice to determine the conditions of play. In an environment where children are allowed to discover independently, at their own pace and in their own unique way, they are more likely to become enthusiastic, inquisitive learns. The following describes the unique learning that takes place in the block, language, creativity, and dramatic play, math, and science centers.

Math and manipulative center. To many adults, math is a difficult subject. However, if from an early age children have positive hands-on experiences, they learn math concepts in a nonthreatening way and take what they learnt from one concept and apply it to the next. When children are investigating sea shells with magnifying glasses, they begin to recognize similarities and differences of objects. When children sort bear counters of different shapes and sizes, they learn to classify.