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TEACHING STYLE
TEACHING STYLE
It is said that teachers tend to teach in
the way they learnt best ,
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The fact is of utmost relevance if we want our teaching to be effective and conducive to good learning. Thus it is important that we know
what kind of learners we are
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[I1]
[I2]
[I3]
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Once we have discovered that, we will be in a better position to assist our students in their learning.
When the teacher’s teaching style does not coincide with the learner’s learning style, a conflict is likely to occur. While it true that some learners make an effort to accommodate their learning preferences to the way the teacher teaches, other students may switch off from the learning experience or go through it as a painful stage in their lives. The likelihood of this conflict occurring is high and measures should be taken so as to avoid its cropping up. Hence, the need to discover our teaching style.
In order to help you detect your preferred teaching mode, here’s a list of teaching style characteristics.
VISUAL TEACHING STYLE
- Tend to favour up-front seating arrangements.
- Tend to remain at the front of the class.
- Tend to speak quickly and in a high pitch.
- Tend to favour the use of visual aids and video.
- Careful in choosing colours.
AUDITORY TEACHING STYLE
- Tend to favour group seating arrangements.
- Tend to approach students as they talk.
- Get close to students who are talking.
- Tend to speak at normal speed with lots of change of pitch to create an effect.
- Very little use of the board. Generally write only key words.
TACTILE/KINAESTHETIC TEACHING STYLE
- Tend to favour room with ample space between seats. Lots of "corners" or "work stations".
- Move a lot around the room.
- Get close to students. May touch students on the head or shoulder as they walk around the room.
- very messy board work. Lots of pictures and diagrams.
- Use lots of demonstrations.
- Need to wear loose-fitting, comfortable clothes.
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