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The Importance of Self-Reliance: Definition and Significance Civic Education JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 9

Author Gregory Diehl, shares insights from his latest book to examine the challenges of teaching English for practical purposes versus test results. In this episode, Gregory talks about: Realigning teaching goals by connecting language learning to students' interests, not just test scores, for practical communication. Engaging students by making English relevant to students' lives to combat disinterest in language studies due to test-centric teaching. Navigating word usage by focusing on understanding emotional nuances in words, not just literal meanings. Overcoming fear of mistakes by embracing errors as part of the learning process and encouraging communication without perfection pressure. Teaching beyond tests by personalised teaching methods within test-focused curricula to foster broader language appreciation. https://lnkd.in/e269apXP

Educators and parents Supplemental cultural reading can be incredibly important for African American students. - Improved Literacy Skills Reading culturally relevant texts can help improve literacy skills, such as reading comprehension, vocabulary development, and writing skills. - Increased Engagement When students see themselves and their experiences reflected in the texts they read, they are more likely to be engaged and invested in their learning. - Enhanced Cultural Identity Reading texts that celebrate and explore African American culture can help students develop a stronger sense of cultural identity and pride. - Developed Empathy and Understanding For non-African American students, reading texts that explore the experiences of African American individuals and communities can help develop empathy and understanding, promoting cross-cultural communication and collaboration. - Greater Representation Incorporating culturally relevant texts into the curriculum can help ensure that African American students see themselves represented and valued in the classroom, leading to a more inclusive and equitable learning environment. Overall, supplemental cultural reading can play a crucial role in promoting self identity, resiliency, and representation for African American students.

To introduce our Founding High School Faculty, I'll be sharing some clips of interviews I've conducted with each of them about their educational vision and philosophy. You'll see why we're so excited to have them on board with us at Tessellations School. I'm inspired by the brilliant minds, caring hearts, and capable hands that each of these teachers will bring as they craft learning experiences for our students at Tessie High. First up: our Founding English Teacher, Tess Tran. In the first of several clips that I'll be posting from her in the days to come, you'll hear her speak about the value of an education in English: "It is the ability to critically examine mythologies and narratives that continue to shape society. If we're not able to recognize the power of narratives on society, and on us as individuals, we become passive consumers; we absorb narratives about ourselves, about other people, and about the way the world should work. My goal is to help students critically examine the narratives that surround them and decide: 'Do I believe in this or not? Do I want to accept this? Do I want to reject it? Do I want to change it?'"

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Have you spent your professional career trying to avoid this question: What are the essential elements of a Language Policy? It's so much easier than you think. On 9th of Febuary, I will be presenting at the international conference Learning to Lead sponsored in part by Educast. What are the three top elements that you think ought to be part of a valuable Language Policy? #donnaleefields #learningtolead Mohammad Nabil #languagepolicy #teachers #educators #education #teachers #teachersofinstagram #school #teacher #students #teaching #learning #teachersfollowteachers #teacherlife #educator #parents #schools #educatorsofinstagram #children #educational #teachersofig #educationmatters #iteach #iteachtoo #classroom #covid #teachergram #literacy #principals #kids #professionaldevelopment #teach #edtech

#13 This one is a bit personal Shock, confusion, "you can do better than this"  look, ይሄን ሁላ ተምረህ ተምረህ? And the common one,  ስራ ቀይረሃል ወይስ ኣሁንም እያስተማርክ ነው? These are the attitudes and the questions that I get when friends and relatives ask and say when they meet me after a while. When I tell them I teach in an International school ትንሽ  መለስ ይላሉ From four years of teaching among the many things I understand one is, most people look down and disrespect teachers and the teaching profession. ” those who can’t do, teach”  የሚለው ኣባባል በደንብ ከሚተገበርባቸው ሃገራት ኣንዱዋ ኢትዮጲያ ነች And I understand where that sentiment comes from, In a country that any unemployed graduate take teaching as an option when they left without an option and most of them become unqualified teachers the disrespect and patronizing is understandable. And ትንሽ የማይባሉ መምህራን have wayyyyyyyy below average academic and pedagogical ability and shouldn’t become a teacher in the first place. I personally know someone who is completely unqualified to become a teacher, yet has become one. Some relative of mine has become a 2nd-grade English teacher at a private school. She graduated in Theatrical Arts with many C’s, does not have her degree because she failed her exit exam, and has a poor command of the English language.  And there are a lot of “Teachers” who are like this relative of mine. This is a “feature” in the current Education system, not a “bug”. However, regard less of these realities; disrespecting the teacher and the profession don’t make things better. It rather makes the few qualified teachers to flock away from the profession and.ልጆቻችሁን የማስተማር ፍላጎቱም ፥ ብቃቱም ፥ ኣቅሙም በሌላቸው ሰዎች ላይ መጣል ይሆናል። Thus, as a parent, when you enroll your child at a certain school, try to assess the qualifications of the teachers in that school and observe how the school treats your child’s teachers. If you do that, it will make things better both for your child and for the teachers. That is how you make a positive contribution to the betterment of your child’s education and education in general. #TeachingQuality #EducationMatters #QualifiedTeachers #TeacherRespect #50miniarticles #ASRA

Classrooms today are more diverse, with students from various cultural, linguistic, and socio-economic backgrounds, as well as varying levels of ability. Implementing differentiated instruction and inclusive teaching practices can help address diverse needs. Teachers should receive training in cultural competence and strategies for supporting students with special needs. #TeacherTraining #ProfessionalDevelopment #EducationTraining #21stCenturyEducation #TeacherEmpowerment #PedagogyExcellence

On Thursday, I had the joy of returning to London Metropolitan University to teach both undergraduates and postgraduates. My first full-time academic post was at London Met, and I had forgotten how lively the students can be compared to some other institutions - and please do not read that as a negative comment as I love having a group of students who will answer back and make me think. We looked at storytelling pedagogy both in the teaching of English language and literacy, and in cross-curricular learning. Starting from what story is, and why it matters, we moved on, through practical activities (and reflection) to consider the differences between storytelling, story reading and story recitation, and then how learners can make multiple connections between storied worlds and their own lives and experiences. #storytelling #literacy #oracy #teacherdevelopment #teachertraining