Seventh Reflection Paper

Deductive strategy:

The process of deductive teaching begins with the broadest explanation of an idea, such as explaining cognitive dissonance as, “the feeling of uncomfortable tension which comes from holding two conflicting thoughts in the mind at the same time.” The teacher continues by providing examples of the idea, such as describing the man who goes to a job he hates every day, thinking how much he hates his job, while never changing his actions of going to work. Deductive teachers then describe other situations, asking students to determine if the new situations are cognitive dissonance, while explaining the reasons behind their decisions.
Deductive strategy is the strategy in which principle or generalization are present initially followed by application or testing of the principle. It is basically leading the student  from unknown to known, abstract to concrete or complex to simple.

Prupose

1. Help students with learning disability.
2. Creates dependency in students which limits the students thinking.
3. Teacher centered.

Phases

1. The teacher illustrate it with an examples.
2. students give the examples of the concept and apply them in new situation.
3. Students restate the concept or definition that they have learned.

Advantages

1. Less time consuming.
2. Different from rote learning as it is a strategy where logical inter-linking of the element is encourage.
3. Most of the school materials/curriculum can be easily taught through deductive strategy.
4. This method involves all levels of questions.

Dis-advantages

1. Students are not actively involved in the beginning of the lesson.
2. Since it is a teacher centered approach , it may not be challenging for the brighter students.

Roles of the  teacher

1. Present principle and generalization.
2. Need to plan and prepared detailed information including materials.
3. Provides guidance and scaffolding.
4. Since it is teacher centered approach most of the work is done by the teacher. 

Reflection paper 05

In today's class(19th March) we revisited the procedural steps of inductive teaching / learning strategy. After that we were divided into 6 groups and had to discuss on the topics of English and IT that we could teach using inductive teaching / learning strategy. After the discussion we wrote it down in the chart and then sir asked us to paste it on the wall. Then we were asked to go around the class and visit other group's chart/ points. After going around i jotted down the topics which the other groups have written. They were
 English
1. Verb
2. Preposition
3. Short stories.
4. Formal Letter
5. Action Verb
6. Short Stories (elements)

IT
1. Computer Application
2.  Software
3. Input Device4. MS excel
5. Web Browser
6. Internet
 All the group did a very good job but i had a doubt about the formal letter writing. I felt it was more suitable for procedures and steps strategy rather than generalization.other than that i think all were appropriate enough.
Then we discussed in our group as well as with sir and after that we were able to make or modify our topics and procedures.

Reflection Paper 04

Today (Thursday, 15th March) we continued with our previous activity. My group members who came from the other expert group, explained their topics to us and we did some discussion and also had some question answer session. After finishing the our explanation we cleared our doubt and asked various questions. While doing this activity i felt i learned a lot and was able to ask question without any nervousness and problem since it was among ourselves. While presenting i was more confident and knowledgeable. I cleared my doubts as well as other's doubt without any problem. At the end of the class i was very clear with what a inductive teaching / learning strategy was all about. i know the purpose of Inductive teaching/learning strategy, Procedural steps of Inductive teaching/ learning strategy, role of teachers and merits and demerits of the strategy.

Reflection Paper 03

03In today's class (Wednesday, 14th March) i had a wonderful experience and also had lots of fun. Today sir asked us to do a presentation on inductive teaching / learning strategy in group. Sir used the jigsaw grouping strategy and divided us into another group. My group got the topic "Procedural steps of Inductive teaching and learning strategy".  We were given one hour time to go out and find out information on our particular topic. We got some information for the net and created our presentation with some example. Then we were to go to our home group and explain the topic to our group members. This was the first time i did such activity so had lots of fun. I interacted with other members and we exchanged lots of knowledge. In the process of doing this activity i gained lots of knowledge and also learned lots of strategy.

Characteristics of an Effective Teacher...

- Enthusiasm
Effective teachers should always exhibit enthusiasm in the classroom. Enthusiasm will allow your students to be interested in class discussions and classroom activities. Effective teachers should speak in expressive ways, not a monotone style. In addition, gestures with arms and constantly moving around the classroom will allow your students to be interested in the classroom discussion. Effective teacher should also maintain eye contact with their students at all times.
-  The Teacher teach to every learning style (including auditory, visual, tactile, and kinesthetic or hand-on).
Some of us learn better when we hear things, others of us Some of us learn better when we hear things, others of us need to see things or actually get up and move and do things. Everybody has a style that works best for them. However, the best teaching will address every style.
-  Make connections between what is being taught and prior knowledge and future use.
Understanding requires that things are not presented in isolation. Learning will be increased when critical connections are made. For example, when teaching fractions, be sure to point out the concepts of division, sharing, etc. and how this relates to real life -like knowing how to cut a pizza in the right number of slices so they everyone gets an equal number. Better, yet, actually practice on a pizza (like showing the 1/2, 2/4, and 4/8 are equal amounts) and then eat it as a reward.
- Effective classroom manager / Organization
Teacher need to have proper classroom management skills in order to be effective teachers. Classroom management is not about disciplining your class, it deals with how to effectively manage the classroom. Classroom management deals with how to take roll, keep an effective grade book and how to discipline students.
- Rapport with students
An effective teacher should always establish rapport with their students. Establishing interpersonal relationships with students is crucial to form a trusting bond with each student. Effective teachers should be available outside of class to answer questions and provide additional help to students. In addition, an effective teacher should show tolerance to differing points of view during class.

Teaching Strategy, Teaching Method and Teaching Skill

eaching Strategy
As a teacher i think it is our role to create a environment in which all students can participate to the best of their abilities. One of your greatest challenges is to provide a positive learning environment for the students in your classroom. Because each student has his or her own unique set of physical and intellectual abilities, perceptions, and needs, the learning styles of your students may vary widely. Thus for me teaching strategies are the different strategies or plan we use to approach our students and help them to achieve goals.
Teaching Method
It is the procedure or teaching pattern in which the teacher apply their teaching plans or strategies or skills to teach their students  or change their behavior.
For example when the students are having difficulties learning a dance move , the teacher could either  demonstrate the step to them or let a student  who knows the step do it. Thus it helps the student in both the ways.
Teaching skill
Skill is the the ability to do something well, usually gained through training or experience. Thus teaching skills are the skills that is uesed while teaching. Applying of our skills while teaching.
If a student is not able to swim, then a teacher who can swim can help that student how to swim. Here swimming is not something you learning by birth but it is learned through constant practice and procedures. Thus the teacher is teaching or helping his student through his skill.

Reflection paper 01

On 7th March Wednesday,  sir taught us how to mediate and after that we had an open discussion on meditation.  we also did meditation for few minutes. The class was very helpful as well as fun because for the first time to be honest, I seriously did my meditation  and it really gave me a peace of mind. At the end of the class sir asked us to find meanings of some words.  That's all..

Reflection paper 02

on 8th March Thursday, we divided ourselves in 6 groups and we discussed about the meaning of some words (strategy, method, skill, technique and approach). Sir also asked us some question with regard to it. In that class i learned the meaning of those words and found out how they are related to teaching as well as our lesson. While doing some activities i also learned to interact since  we had to discuss it in our group I also gained some knowledge.