While there are many ways to "teach" I think it is important to have your own pedagogical approach. My personal preferences are pedagogies which extend on prior knowledge and utilise the connection and/or construction of knowledge, such as:
- Problem-based curriculum
- Knowledge integration
- Connectedness to the world
- Background Knowledge
I think, for me, these hit home because of the way lesson planning is based on these areas which has been ingrained in my mind as the foundation of pedagogical practice. I especially like the metaphor below as it rings true to the fact that students usually have the prior knowledge but just need us, the teachers, to bring those prior experiences together to ignite connections and feed their interest.
Also I am a big believer in connecting with your students on a level that allows for trust and comfort. Hearing your student's stories and anecdotes when you ask questions like "where have you seen something like this before?" allows your students to open up to you in ways that aren't possible otherwise. This then results in you being able to personalise the learning experience for your student.
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Also I am a big believer in connecting with your students on a level that allows for trust and comfort. Hearing your student's stories and anecdotes when you ask questions like "where have you seen something like this before?" allows your students to open up to you in ways that aren't possible otherwise. This then results in you being able to personalise the learning experience for your student.
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