The article from Eberly Center for Teaching Excellence entitled Principles of Teaching and Learning is a great learning tool for teachers. The topics covered offer tips to teachers on different learning strategies and assessment ideas.
I found this article to be very worthwhile by its examples to the different content areas in teaching. As educators, we develop skills to help us multi-task and manage many ways in which to teach the material. It encourages teachers to try new ideas like simulations or using technology to enhance the current curriculum.
In the article, it separated the learner and teacher. I was particularly interested in the learner #5, where it discussed setting clearly defined goals for the students and then following up with each student by providing clear feedback. I think this is great when done consistently. Teachers have a huge job and if we can set goals for our students and help them achieve those goals by providing feedback to each task, students learn how to better organize their work.
Reflecting on teacher principle #7, effective teaching involves refining our courses based on feedback and reflection. I do this with every class I teach. I provide my students with a detailed exit survey that can be anonymous and helps me better my skills and keep the curriculum current and relevant.
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