One of the most important things you can do as a teacher is to create a positive learning environment for your students. One of the best ways to create this environment is by using effective teaching practices. Here are five highly effective teaching practices that can help you create a productive and successful class.
1. Make class time convenient for students
This means having appropriate class times and times for individual work, providing enough time for quiet time, and making sure that opportunities for hands-on activities are available.
2. Use interactive activities to engage students
Provide opportunities for students to explore the content in the class, making connections between different concepts, and using student questions and feedback to help guide class discussion.
3. Use focus groups to observe class behavior
Focus groups provide opportunities for students to share their feelings about the class content and the teacher, and then using the results to help shape class teaching strategies.
4. Let students work in groups
Students work together on tasks that are related to the class content, and then provide feedback and guidance to help each group member reach their goals.
5. Use question-answer sessions to engage students
This means providing students with opportunities to ask questions about the content of the class, and then providing feedback and guidance to help each student understand the questions.
These five teaching practices can help you create a productive and successful class. By using these practices, you can help your students learn and grow as individuals and as educators.
