September 2020

boundaries

The relationships and boundaries between the teaching role and other professional roles

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Last Updated on 29/08/2023 by James Barron Introduction As educators, teachers hold a significant role in shaping the minds and futures of their students. However, within the dynamic world of education, it is essential for teachers to establish and maintain clear boundaries to ensure a professional and ethical relationship with their students and colleagues. This […]

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learning approaches

The effectiveness of teaching and learning approaches used in own area of specialism in relation to meeting the individual needs of learners

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Last Updated on 03/09/2023 by James Barron Abstract This article delves into the significance of employing varied learning approaches to cater to the diverse needs of learners. It examines multiple teaching methods, including practical projects, group discussions, PowerPoint-based lectures, Problem-Based Learning (PBL), Flipped Classroom, and Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL). Each method’s features, advantages, and challenges are

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resources

The effectiveness of resources used in own area of specialism in relation to meeting the individual needs of learners

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It is essential that a variety of resources are used, including handouts, videos, etc. All students will have a learning preference and will learn more effectively using particular methods. Fleming (Fleming, 2005) divides people into 4 groups based on their learning preferences, these groups are visual, aural, read/write and kinaesthetic or a combination. While selecting

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communication

The benefits and limitations of communication methods and media used in own area of specialism

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While communicating with students I use a variety of communication methods, the most common being Verbal. Verbal communication is good for providing feedback as it is instant but it may not be heard by the student, especially if the student has hearing difficulties. Teachers must be careful when providing verbal feedback as both positive and

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