EDtATION 423-4 "The Analysis of Te!ingu
Summer Session, 1984
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Instructor: Dr. H. R. Lang
Mondays/Wednesdays--1:00-4:50 ?
Location: on campus
July 3-August 10
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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
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Third or fourth year standing; Education 220 or Psychology 101.
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None assigned. Students will acquire appropriate "hand-out" material.