Be ready…
You
are about
to change
lives.
Each culture has its own
definition of what makes
teachers effective.
Three key ingredients:
• Enthusiasm
• Knowledge
• Caring
Enthusiasm
The way you introduce the
course and how it fits into the
discipline reflects your
attitude.
Knowledge
• Be confident-you know your
field of study. You would not be
here if you didn’t.
• Some people may know
everything about a small slice of
a discipline, but no one can
claim to know everything in a
discipline. Expect to be asked
questions you cannot answer.
Caring
• All of us feel cared about when
people use eye contact and truly
listen to our ideas or questions.
Students also feel cared about if
you show that you are
accessible to them outside class.
The basic message is that
students want to be treated
with respect.
Pedagogy
• The study of ways of teaching;
theory and practice. Everyone
who teaches uses theories
about teaching—consciously or
not—as they execute their
practices.
• Make this your own, model
others-make your pedagogy
unique.
Teaching Role-Teacher
Presence
• Behave in a way that allows students
to trust you and feel comfortable
with you as a teacher.
• Be an authority who shows
confidence and the ability to lead
students.
• Support student learning by showing
interest in your students and concern
about their needs.
• Be confident and comfortable with
your position of authority – be open,
approachable, interested, and
concerned.
Solid Teacher Presence
begins with
Effective Public Speaking
1. Manage your fears of public
speaking
2. Develop compensation
techniques (nonverbal and
verbal)
3. Practice and confidence
Being nervous about public
speaking
• The majority of our population
fears public speaking more than
death.
• Fear of speaking is normal and
can be managed
– Know how you respond to fear of
speaking
– All speakers have fear — they just
learn to manage it.
Why we fear public speaking
• Baked into our brains is the fight
or flight response to perceived
threats. When confronted by
something scary, the body
automatically shuts down
nonessential functions, like
digestion, and amps up blood flow,
muscle tension and perspiration to
prime you for crushing danger or
racing to safety.
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Mary Fensholt, the author of The Francis Effect: The Real Reason You Hate Public Speaking and
How to Get Over It
Effective public speaking
equals leadership
• Be viewed as the leader
• Most people are afraid to speak in
public, which means that when
presenting, most of the audience
will be thinking, “there’s no way I
would do that.” This demonstrates
bravery and shows leadership
ability as you step up and do
something most people fear.
U.S. Classroom
Characteristics
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Freedom of choice
Interactive learning
Liberal education
Independent thinking
Democratic principles
Understanding
Expectations
A young man tells friends that he's
taught his dog how to whistle.
The friends, duly impressed,
gather to witness the
phenomenon but hear only “arfs.”
"Well," says the young man, "I
said I taught him how to whistle; I
didn't say he learned it."
Tips for the classroom
• Include all students in class
discussions.
• Realize that religion may be a
topic of discussion.
• Recognize and avoid stereotypes.
• Learn politically correct terms for
dealing with diverse students.
Tips for the Classroom
• Don’t make assumptions about
your students
• Be sensitive to and discourage
jokes or humor that could
offend students in the
classroom.
Teaching Methods
• Because the U.S. classroom
focuses on a learner-centered
approach, you will notice that
many methods include
interaction.
Teaching Method Types
• Lecture -lectures can involve the
instructor asking students more
interactive questions.
• Discussion, both in the large group
consisting of the entire class and in
small groups of students-help students
discuss and clarify what they learn, as
well as add their own perspectives and
experiences.
• Practical application is used to help
students learn, understand, and apply
new information and theories.
Teaching Method Types
• Experiential or active learning is used to
apply what is learned in a controlled
environment or in a real-world setting.
This type of learning can take place in the
laboratory, in the natural environment, or
in other settings. Supports the notion
that people learn more by doing than by
being passive.
• Group work is common in the U.S.
classroom and considered active learning.
This could include short tasks assigned in
class, or it could involve working in a
group to present information. Instructors
in the U.S. see value in students learning
to work together, sharing ideas, and
interacting in the classroom.
Teaching Method Types
• Presentations U.S. teachers use
presentations to give students
the experience of presenting
information, and they see
presentations as a valuable way
for students to learn a topic
fully.
“A good teacher can
inspire hope, ignite
imagination, and instill
a love of learning.”
-Brad Henry