Module 1 - Activity 4 "Behaviourism-new_strategy"

There is a local saying which states that all horses do not run alike, and so true when we examine our classrooms and observe the diversity which exists.  It says to us as teachers that we ought to change the way in which we operate in our classrooms if we are to have every learner succeed.  Teachers need to:
1.  Motivate students constantly and provide on-time feedback.
2.  Provide students with expectations or desired behaviours.
3.  Let students know consequences for undesired behaviours.
4.  Give praise at all times and encourage students to do likewise.
5.  Utilize the class diversity to the advantage of all.
6.  Structure class work to meet learners' needs.
7.  Model the type of behaviour required.

Module 1 Activity 3

This was a very powerful and thought provoking activity with many lessons to be learned.  My thoughts reflected on my past students and caused me to also conduct introspection on my practice.  Highlighted in this was that the right conditions ought to be created to get our students learning and that teachers behaviours are critical in the teaching learning experience. Teachers are the model agents of change utilizing many skills, strategies and tactics to get students to where they ought to be.  Our task is a huge one bearing in mind that teachers and schools by their very nature shape societies.

Module 1-1 Activity 1

A good teacher does not teach the class as a single entity but ensures that the needs of all students are taken into account.  Every child brings values, potentials and individual experiences to the class which adds to its uniqueness and diversity.  Through motivation, constant interaction and feedback and ensuring that all these factors in the learning environment are taken into account, the teacher ensures that every learner succeeds and does this successfully by applying different strategies and methodologies.