EDUION 423-4 ?

Analysis of Tea•ng"

Summer Session, 1984

Mondays/Wednesdays--1:00-4:50

July 3-August 10

Instructor: Dr. H. R. Lang

Location: on campus

OBJECTIVES

The primary purpose of this class is to assist the student in improving his/her

professional decision-making capability. Factors (pre-instructional; during-

instruction; and, post-instructional) which influence teacher effectiveness will

be studied. Students will also become aware of existing research on teaching

and teacher effectiveness. A plan for systematic improvement of instruction will

be provided and initiated. Application of instructional theory will take place

through instructor modelling and in-class practice by students.

OUTLINE OF TOPICS

A.

The teaching/learning system, an overview

B.

Pre-instructional variables: planning; objectives/evaluation; and,

professional targets and development

C.

Communication skills: verbal and non-verbal

D.

During-instruction: set, development and closure

stimulus variation

teaching skills and strategies (questionning, discussion,

explanations and selected other skills and strategies)

concept teaching

skill teaching

attitude teaching

process teaching (thinking skills and problem-solving).

interaction (grouping, enthusiasm, individualizing)

motivation

teaching styles

E.

Models of teaching

F.

Climate: classroom and school environment

G.

Interpersonal skills

H.

Classroom management: basic principles and relationship to instruction

I.

Post-instructional factors: evaluation of student learning, teaching

effectiveness; and, professional development

TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS

Mid-term and final tests; professional growth logbook

ELIGIBILITY

Third or fourth year standing; Education 220 or Psychology 101.

TESTBOOKS

None assigned. Students will acquire appropriate "hand-out" material.