Principles, Methods and Skills of Teaching

The teaching profession is one that has to do directly with building lives and human structures. Like every such profession, it has some principles that guide it. There are also some methods and skills that guide it.  The goal of this post is to show you those principles, methods and skills involved in the teaching profession. You will also learn qualities and roles of a good teacher.

Principles of Teaching

1. Proceed from simple to complex
2. Proceed from known to unknown
3. Proceed from part to whole
4. Proceed from particular to general
5. Motivate learners to learn
6. Do not teach in isolation
7. Teach to learners’ individual difference

Methods of Teaching

1. Problem solving method
2. Play way method
3. Story telling method
4. Lecture method
5. Discussion method
6. Field trip/excursion method
7. Assignment method
8. Project method
9. Demonstration method

QUALITIES OF A GOOD TEACHER

1. Good class control
2. Good characters
3. Keeping the diary
4. Neatness
5. Kindness
6. Mastery of subjects
7. Effective communication
8. Initiating contact with parents
9. Able to face reality
10. Flexibility

ROLES OF A TEACHER

1. learning facilitator
2. School leader
3. Curriculum specialist
4. Instructional specialist
5. Classroom supporter
6. Resource provider
7. Mentor

TEACHING SKILLS

1. Patience
2. Confidence
3. Communication
4. Enthusiasm
5. Creativity
6. Dedication
7. Organization

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