University of Santo TomasCollege of EducationMini-Symposium Series

Performance Task in Principles of Teaching with the theme:

“Guiding Principles in the Selection and Use of Teaching Strategies”

September 07, 2012

8:00 – 9:00 a.m.

Room 321 Albertus Magnus Building

Guiding Principles:

Learning is an active process.

The more senses that are involved in learning, the more and the better the learning.

A non-threatening atmosphere enhances learning.

Prepared by: Gonzales, Ma. Irene Gabriel

Learning is an active process.

Be actively engaged in the learning process.

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Learning as an active process.

NOBODY can LEARN for us.

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As future teachers:

We must actively engage the learners in learning activities.

Give our students opportunities to participate in classroom activities.

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Learning by teaching others

Learning by doing

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Prepared by: Gonzales, Ma. Irene Gabriel

The more senses that are involved in learning, the more and the better the learning.

Prepared by: Gonzales, Ma. Irene Gabriel

The more senses that are involved in learning, the more and the better the learning.

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Sight Hearing Touch Taste Smell

The Contribution of the Senses to Learning

75% 13% 6% 3% 3%

(Source: Philip T. Torres, Learning Excellence, Training System Associates, Inc., 1994 p.9) Prepared by: Gonzales, Ma. Irene Gabriel

“Humans are intensely visual animals. The eyes contain nearly 70 percent of the body’s receptors and send millions of signals along the optic nerves to the visual processing centers of the brain… We take in more information visually rather than through any of the other senses” (Wolfe, 2001)

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Visual aids

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A non-threatening atmosphere enhances learning.

•Physical condition of the classroom

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• Psychological climate prevails in the classroom

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How can we contribute to the creation of a positive classroom atmosphere?

To cultivate a culture of respect

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• Believe in our student’s capacity

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Make our students feel they belong to a community of learners

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“Building comfort into learning is essential if we expect students to respond positively and constructively to their education.”

-Harvey F. Silver

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Encourage collaboration and cooperation and less competition

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Prepared by: Gonzales, Ma. Irene Gabriel

• Give allowance for mistakes

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Prepared by: Gonzales, Ma. Irene Gabriel