I have learnt that the following are BAD PRACTICES:
1. forcing teachers to abide by a list of so-called best practices,
2. generously handing out tips and tricks to teaching,
3. fixating on structures for lessons,
4. parroting pre-prepared lesson plans.
What I should be doing is:
1. identifying teacher development needs based on learning needs,
2. focusing on ways for the teacher to help students,
3. collaborating with and supporting teachers,
4. ensuring coaching process is sustained and following cycles of trying, reflecting, and adjusting
All of the above with focus on improved STUDENT LEARNING - NOT TEACHER BEHAVIOUR!!!!
An SISC+ since April 2013, dedicated and committed to coaching and mentoring English Language teachers.
Hi,
ReplyDeleteI'm interested in applying for the SISC+ post. I'm currently teaching English in a secondary school. What are the incentives offered in this post? I'm currently at DG44. Will I be given DG48? Thanks. Shanti
So far no such incentives....it has been promised though.
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