ICT Integration in the teachig-learning process by 1. using video clips to enhance
teaching/learning; assessment and other requirements are sent to students through video chats, e-mails, facebook accounts; 3. sometimes, students are allowed to make research work through their mobile phones; 4. Creation of group chats as a means of student-teacher interaction. Provide frequent and timely feedback especially to failing students regarding their class standing and giving them second chances. Employs outcomes-based instructions and activities. Conducting remedial casses for slow readers. Training potential students to participate in the Division HS Debate Competition and Extemporaneous Speaking contests. Coaching student writers to join not only in the DSPC but also in the regional and national level tilt. Encouraging parents, alumni, and other stakeholders to contribute for school development projects. Develop cooperation among students through games and activities. Openness to embrace innovations, considerations on the individuality of learners, development of the art of questioning from simplest to most complex with due consideration to HOTS. Conducting tutorials and/or peer tutoringfor coping learners. Coaching/training potential students for the MTAP contest Using more drills and exercises for the learners to master the topic. Peer learning; accessibility to students in electronic communication like messenger. Using DIY (Do it Yourself) before letting students do the activities. Use of scaffolded teaching and learning techniques.
2. HOW DO YOU UPSKILL AND/OR RESKILL YOURSELF AS A TEACHER? WHAT
STRATEGIES DO YOU USE? Attend trainings on the latest trends in teaching Learn and ICT since it is a must for every teacher to be computer literate. Constant reading of educational books and other magazines which are relevant to teaching. Updating/continuously attending and participating to In-Service/DepEd sponsored trainings and workshops whnever feasible. Willingness to learn and use computer-aided instructions. Use visuals. Students have better learning when students use visuals. Find the right tools and teaching techniques. Connect with the principal and co-teachers for updates. Assigning classroom activities according to students’ unique learning needs. By adopting other materials or strategies used by other teachers that are deemed effective that can be of great help to achieve the objectives of the lessons. Use of games as an assessment tool to to capture students’ interest. Involve students in decision making. Students tend to do great when they feel they are trusted and when they feel they are real part of the teaching-learning process. Using group differentiated tasks based from the MI Theory. Keeping updated with the latest trends or latest innovations/interventions.
3. HOW DO YOU BRIDGE GAPS WHEN TEACHING?
Employing tutor-tutee strategy or peer tutoring. Giving advance lessons/challenging tasks to fast learners and encouraging the passive students. Giving modular instruction to students who are irregular in school due to some circumstances. Using variety of learning methods. Have open conversation with students about their feelings, ideas, opinions and seek to communicate with parents as well. Identification of least mastered competencies, willingness to give additional requirements to compensate lacking/blow average standing. Use of performance-based and assessment tool in teaching. Assess students’ skills through written and boardwork activities. Use of alternative materials needed in the lesson to allow students visualize, conceptualize, and deepen their knowledge on the lesson. Providing videos and presentations that are applied in real-life scenarios that would target the goals and objectives of the competency being discussed. Lowering standard when teaching that is according to the level of students. Knowing students’ strengths and weaknesses. Assesing students first through diagnosticand aptitude tests. Teach skills more than theory. Explain how things are done and then the students will do a re-demonstration. Sometimes, when there’s lack of resources, the teachers brings the needed materials. Or if none, we use appropriate alternatives.
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