Teacher's knowledged base
- 2. TEACHER’S KNOWLEDGE BASED PREPARED BY:MS SADAF BASHIR
- 3. Salient Points To Be Covered Teachers’ knowledge :the basic prerequisite to teaching The nature of the teacher’s knowledge The knowledge of ‘how to teach’ Additional parameters of the teacher’s knowledge base The overall knowledge base of the teacher
- 4. Why teacher’s knowledge is considered to be his/her most essential asset? Teacher –An authentic knowledge resource A specialist of a particular area of knowledge/subject Possessing ability to make that knowledge accessible to others The knowledge empowers the teacher To help students learning, develop understanding, relate their learning to life and practical situation and experiences
- 5. (Cont…) WHY TEACHER’S KNOWLEDGE IS CONSIDERED TO BE HIS/HER MOST ESSENTIAL ASSET? To develop students’ cognitive abilities
- 6. WHAT KIND SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE MUST A TEACHER POSSESS? Excellent grasp Good understanding of the concept Complete insight of the principles, theories Have ability to perform things related to the subject
- 7. (Cont…) What kind subject knowledge must a teacher possess? Relevance to the student need Understanding of the rationale, philosophical base
- 8. WHAT SPECIFIC EFFECTS SHOULD THE TEACHER’S KNOWLEDGE CREATE? Precise concept identification Setting the DLOs Effective description ,explanation, illustration and discussion Effective treatment to the concepts
- 9. (Cont…) WHAT SPECIFIC EFFECTS SHOULD THE TEACHER’S KNOWLEDGE CREATE? Higher cognitive skills such as: Investigation Reasoning Professional confidence
- 10. “ What students learn depends not only what they are taught but also on how they are taught---how their needs are met---how their interests are catered for--- These beliefs requires that much closer attention be paid to the methods chosen for presenting material---” (A Handbook for teachers)
- 11. “Understanding the Common Essential Learning” What does it convey? 1. Subject knowledge is not enough 2. knowledge and expertise how to teach
- 12. Knowledge and Expertise to Teach Structured , organized and disciplined teaching A sound awareness of instructional procedures Versatility in techniques (pedagogical skills) Good presentation and efficient delivery Ability to set correct and precise DLOs
- 13. (Cont…) Knowledge And Expertise To Teach Effective use of instructional aids Good board work Convenience and ability to explain,describe and illustrate Good questioning Effective winding up procedures Good class and time managemant
- 14. (Cont…) Knowledge And Expertise To Teach Effective use of instructional aids Good board work Convenience and ability to explain,describe and illustrate Good questioning Effective winding up procedures Good class and time managemant Incidental Board (Rough Work Area) Incidental Board (Rough Work Area) Name Subject : Strength : Present : Date : 1. Side Heading MAIN HEADING (a) ……………… … (b) ……………… … (c) ……………… … 2. Side Heading (a) ……………… … (b) ……………… … (c) ……………… … (d) Sub-Heading (i) ………….. (ii) ………….. (iii) …………..
- 15. Additional Dimensions Of The Teacher’s knowledge Base Awareness of the modern digital information (ICT) knowledge of the curriculum Knowledge of the learners’ specific needs
- 16. The Essential Parameters of the Teacher’s Knowledge Based Essentials Additional Parameters of Teacher’s Knowledge Content Knowledge Pedagogical Knowledge Teacher’s Overall Knowledge Base
- 17. HOW CAN WE BE UP TO MARK? Through formal education/training Thorough study of content Keep practicing pedagogical skills Conscious efforts Continued endeavours to know about the modern educational trends
- 18. POINTS TO PONDER Why teacher’s knowledge is considered to be his/her most essential asset? How does a teacher’s knowledge base influence his/her overall capabilities? What is the third essential dimension of teacher’s knowledge base?
- 19. “ scientia potentia est ” “For also knowledge itself is power” “Knowledge is Power” (Sir Francis Bacon,1597)