During the COVID-19 pandemic when all the teaching Institutions using online teaching methodologies. What are the qualities expected from the teacher?
I think it is a good question Madhur Raj Jain , as teachers, how can we help in this difficult time imposed by the covid-19 pandemic. At first, it seems to me that it would be important to listen to the students, to give them a voice so that they can express their difficulties, anxieties and uncertainties. So that he can see that the teacher cares about him and is trying to help. Welcoming students, seeking to provide such support. In relation to teaching, seek to diversify the stimuli, with activities that reduce stress and pressure, value student interactions and development. And don't focus on assessments.
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At my Faculty we requested our students to fill a survey regarding the best on-line teacher.The results will be known soon...
We need to ease our students and listen to their problems. Mitigating barriers and assuring them that we are together in all this scenario, we should make our sessions fun and interactive. It comes after a disciplined class which can be maintained with respect and love towards students. Moreover, make online session productive by engaging them in research and thought provoking questions.
Dear Anton Vrdoljak, can you share the qualities over which students filled their option to select the best teacher. Is that a closed-ended questionnaire.
Dear M. Waseem, can you share what kind of online tools make lecture interactive. Thanks
Provides distance education, taking into account the difference in students' levels.
Diversification in giving lectures, such as audio, video, reports, workshops and activities.
Yes, agree variation in content delivery style is very much required. This is even good in class room style teaching too.
In science I have included lots of pictures and short videos. Even the instructor performing an experiment himself.
To Madhur Raj Jain : The Faculty Council will meet tomorrow, and one of the items on the agenda will be the survey report. At this moment I am only able to add that the student response to the survey is relatively small (less than 20%)...
I think it is a good question Madhur Raj Jain , as teachers, how can we help in this difficult time imposed by the covid-19 pandemic. At first, it seems to me that it would be important to listen to the students, to give them a voice so that they can express their difficulties, anxieties and uncertainties. So that he can see that the teacher cares about him and is trying to help. Welcoming students, seeking to provide such support. In relation to teaching, seek to diversify the stimuli, with activities that reduce stress and pressure, value student interactions and development. And don't focus on assessments.
Article THE VALUE OF EDUCATION IN THE CONTEXT OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Great points from other researchers. I think during this time, a good teacher must be able to recognise the learning styles of the students and design instructions that would meet those learning styles.
I really appreciate your Abiodun, for your interest and answer. You have given a new dimension to the discussion, as to think from 'learning style angle'.
Quality of good teacher never changes with situations. It always remains good even during crisis.
The teacher needs to be caring, compassionate, a good listener, and one who is ready to explore all avenues to ensure that the students see themselves in a comfortable space in the midst of all the discomforts caused by COVID-19.
A teacher who
1. can think from student's side too.
2. is patient, compassionate and caring
3. Could effectively combine synchronous & asynchronous mode of teaching-learning.
4. Sticks to the ILO's
5. Facilitates learning
Good question Madhu Raj Jain:
In my view best teachers qualities are:
1.Eager to learn new things
2. Ready to adopt new technologies useful for teaching-learning
3. Creative
4. Motivator
5. Flexible
6. Hard working
7. Open minded.
Madhur Raj Jain has drawn our attention to a very thought provoking question. During the COVID-19 pandemic, when all the teaching Institutions are using online teaching methodologies there can be a tendency to be focused on technology. The qualities expected from the teacher are: knowing the student, having sympathy, empathy and the ability to cut across to the heart of those at the learning point. The ability to motivate, to encourage, to assure that as a teacher you are ready to stand by etc. are much needed especially during this COVID-19 pandemic. Don’t forget to whisper by way of sharing how tough times and experiences have taught you to face even this global pandemic with courage and hope. Ultimately, a teacher has to offer the best within making the best of the qualities he/she is endowed with.
Sir, its a very popular question for all teachers and students. I think teachers should teach online with friendly, caring manner with students so that students mind will be divert from COVID-19 pandemic conditions. It is easy for students to focus back to studies with relax mind.
In such critical situation, I think that, from a professional perspective, good quality a teacher should possess, among others of course, is committeemen. From humanistic perspective, however, teachers should care about their students, especially the disadvantaged ones.
yes, you are right Sidali Selama. A teacher required humanistic approach towards disadvantaged students. Thanks for your reply
It is in this time that we are expected to be at our best form for our students. We should guide them not just academically but mentally, psychologically, physically and in all other facets of their lives as our students. I agree with Sir Madhur, humanistic approach, and for me, add the touch of compassion and empathy.
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Teachers should have a resilient attitude to motivated the students. Mentally, psychologically, physically factors should be tested
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Adaptability to and adoptability of the current online system of learning and teaching.
Thanks, Tariq Khan, I agree with you, Teaching in the current environment is the 'Adaptability & Adoptability with the online learning system.
Good day. I have been most fortunate in having knowledge of Zoom. My daughter is teaching in China and she was able to assist me to become successful. I teach grade 3s which is not easy because parents sit in on the lessons and interfere when I ask questions i.e. they give them the answers. I made it clear that I value parents sitting in but that I cannot assess their children's learning if they continually interfere. I found though that the lessons were more focused and that I was able to cover more work online, I managed to cover term two work i.e. English and Math as well as cover assessments (over 35) in just two months into lock-down. i.e. by the end of May. I started assessments and completed term three work by the end of July, taking a break from 3 August to 8th August. I will start with term three assessments on the 11th of August until the 27th of August and then I will commence with term four work. I will be able to do revision and introduce learners to grade four work before we close on the 15th of December successfully. I learnt to mute learners when I was introducing a new concept. I also teach grade 4 and 5 English, History and Geography and also managed to cover work, portfolio work and exams which was completed by the end of July. Learners all passed successfully. I worked much harder from home online than when at school although I spent less time with the learners online. I was able to plan better and I was able to assist learners one on one if help was needed and do nine extra classes a week to assist learners with reading, Math and Afrikaans. Hard work, dedication and care are keys to online teaching.
Thank you.
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