1 Orientation meeting 2010/2011 Zone- English supervisors

2 How to be an excellent teacher?

3 Planning ( 5 marks ) The planning mark is given for: Daily lesson planning ( must be accumulative, reflecting variable teaching strategies as well as comprehensive academic material) Different types of classroom interaction should be included in the written transcript A template model has been designed for you.

4 Planning includes: Daily lesson plan Remedial plan for weak Ss. ( on a monthly basis) Enrichment plan for talented Ss. Co curricular activity plan ( A model has been designed for each type)

5 Cognitive competency This aspect is worth 15 marks. Academics Pronunciation Accuracy of the language Participation during academic and professional discussions and workshops Correctness of info presented to Ss

6 Professional Development It is worth 10 marks. 5 marks for individual initiatives like attending conversation courses, applying for IELTS, TKT certificate, attending any specialized work shops. 5 marks for attending supervision / MOE workshops and class visits. A follow up sheet will be activated by supervisors to measure the effect of training.

7 BehaviorSatisfactoryFairly \satisfactoryUnsatisfactory 1.The groups are purposely formed 1.The teachers' instructions are clear 1.The roles are assigned among the students 1.The students are actively engaged 1.The time was effectively managed 1.The academic and social purposes are clearly stated 1.Different structures are practiced 1.Team spirit prevails among students 1.The students participate equally 1. The students depend on themselves while learning Training Follow up Chart School _______________ Teacher's Name ______ Training subject ; kagan's Structures Day and Time ________

8 “My Readings” It is a project for teachers Aim: to maintain professional & academic development of teachers. Process: Supervisors will hold a monthly seminar on a pre- set date to listen to teachers’ readings.

9 Duration: between 5 /10 minutes for each teacher. It is totally individual work. Attendees: domestic staff only. Genre of readings: psychological, pedagogical, curriculum design, comparative education. Sources: Newspaper articles, research, English teaching forum, internet, books… Teachers have to present their readings using P.P or any other form of presentation, stating why they found the reading useful.

10 Documentation: By the end of the academic year there must be 6 readings accumulated in teachers’ portfolio. Evaluation: Supervisory team will use a rubric sheet to evaluate the value of the reading & the presentation technique.

11 Poor ( 1 )Good ( 2 )v.Good ( 3 )Excellent ( 4 )Standard/criteria Not clearAware enoughWell awareVery clearobjectives boringinterestingv. interestingv.interesting /attractiveintroduction not interestingtroddenattractivev.attractivetopic irrelevantpartly relevantrelevantClosely relevantIdeas /views Not enthusiasticNot muchenthusiasticv. enthusiasticAttitudes towards One way transmissionReasonable back/forth exchange Used most of audienceFull use of audience interaction Not convincingConvincing not all timeconvincingHighly impressiveEffect on audience Bad performanceGood performancev.good performanceExcellent performancecompetence Lacks confidenceConfident at timesSelf -confidentOver self-confidentconfidence v.limitedsatisfactoryGood usev.skillfulUse of media

12 End of year activity The annual meeting of “ Let’s celebrate our success” Display of the best educational practices Presentation of the best reading Best applicable project Idea I like

13 Teacher Personality(10 marks) Knowledgeable Resourceful( learned ) Round Sense of humor Approachable Knowing the students Having higher expectations A good planner A smart trainer

14 A model Punctual Well-balanced Well-dressed Cooperative Believes in team-work Interacts with the school community A good listener to the instructions

15 Teaching Situation ( 40 marks) Teaching Tips - Objectives ( clear, measurable, varied, realistic) -Students should know the objectives before teaching. ( preferably stated on the board) - Warming-up : stimulating, short, surprising - logical sequence of material presentation - student-centered - higher thinking skills reflected through the questioning technique.)

16 - active engagement - stimulating aids - active learning - variety of teaching methods ( lecturing, role- play, simulation, cooperative learning, discussions, brainstorming, problem-solving, dramatizing, concept mapping etc.) - classroom interaction ( t-s, s-t, s-s, group- group, group-teacher, variety in questions, positive competition, ) - Classroom management ( time management, kind treatment, reinforcement, keeping discipline

17 Evaluation: measuring the accomplishment of the learning objectives, continuous, variable, student self-evaluation, immediate feedback Teacher’s Effect on Students.( Students: - are self confident - practice cognitive and tactile skills - have positive attitudes - Teacher raises the level of students’ achievement ( 85% - 100% ) - home assignments followed up

18 On-going Assessment Authentic Serious Serves the learning outcomes Contributes to shaping the academic personality of the students especially in the secondary stage.

19 Written quizzes Listening & Speaking Students’ portfolio (introduction, TOC.self reflection, Peer reflection, reading log, art work, writing samples) Projects ( written presentation, oral presentation, social skills ) All Ss. should take part in the presentation. The mark will be given according to each student’ individual performance & participation.

20 Teachers’ Portfolio T. keeps samples as an evidence of the following: A. Planning - Activities Plan( co-curricular plan ) -Remedial Plan -Enrichment Plan - Reflection

21 B. Teaching Aids and Techniques - puzzles, bingo sheets, paper games. - Use- in class net articles, pictures, transparencies, few worksheets. - Variety of teaching aids prepared by teachers or collaboratively

22 C. Students Students’ activities ( broadcasting, competitions, summaries, diaries etc. ) Library work.( report, pictures) Any extra curricular activity done with students. Field trips, social activities, parties…etc

23 D. Textbooks and Testing - textbook adaptation ( any extra material used along side the text books or a report of any alternation done to the books) - diagnostic tests ( result analysis ) - Exam models ( quizzes, end of unit, end of term tests…) - comments on the textbooks

E. Teachers’ P D Samples of the following : Certificates and commentary on workshops conducted by MOE,Supervisors or any other professional organization. All the readings done all through the academic year Reports on inter- visitations A report of a demonstration lesson. Mini action research. 24