Ped 105
Ped 105
Manuel Inc.
District 3, San Manuel, Isabela
FB Page: Our Lady of the Pillar College - San Manuel, Inc. Email:
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New Teacher (below 5 years of teaching Seasoned Teacher (more than 10 years of teching
experience coxperience)
1. How do you determine your students' 1. How do you determine your students' learning
learning styles and needs before planning styles and needs before planning your lessons?
your lessons?
To determine students' learning styles and needs I watch my students, see how they work best (reading,
before planning lessons, I conduct diagnostic test or writing, doing things), and talk to them.
pre-test to determine their strengths and
weaknesses. I also observe my students when having
quizzes and activities. Observing behaviors during
different types of activities gives insight into their
preferences.
2. What specific strategies do you use to 2. What specific strategies do you use to actively
actively engage students in the learning engage students in the learning process? Give
process? Give examples. examples.
The strategy I use to actively engage my students in have a math game or build a model for science I use
the learning process is the Collaborative Problem games, group work, and projects to make learning fun. For
Solving. I present a problem or challenge that example, we might.
requires my students to work together to find a
solution. For instance, during my math class, they
might collaboratively solve a complex word problem.
This encourages teamwork, discussion, and critical
thinking. After they solve the problem given toeach
group, I will ask one member to discuss to us their
work so that everybody will cooperate.
3. How do you foster collaborationand peer 3. How do you foster collaboration and peer
learning in your classroom? learning in your classroom?
Fostering collaboration and peer learning in the I put students in groups for projects and discussions.
classroom involves creating opportunities for students They help each other learn.
to work together, share ideas, and learn from one
another. In Math subject, I present students with
complex word problems or that require collaboration
to s This encourages them to discuss possible
approaches, listen to each other's ideas, and
synthesize information.
5. How do you assess student learning in a way 5. How do you assess student learning in a way
that is aligned with a student-centered that is aligned with a student-centered approach?
approach?
I encourage my students to keep math diaries in I use tests, projects, and classwork to see what students
which they can document their ideas, methods for know. I also watch them in class.
completing problems, and thoughts on the things
they have learned. After finishing a set of problems,
kids might write about the tactics they used, the
obstacles they faced, and how they overcame them.
This aids students in internalizing their lessons and
promotes metacognition.
6. How do you create a classroom environment 6. How do you create a classroom environment that
that is supportive, inclusive, and respectful of is supportive, inclusive, and respectful of all
all learners? learners?
I make it a priority to get to know each student My classroom is a safe place. We respect each other and
individually, learning about their interests, strengths, help each other out.
and any challenges they may face. I do this through
informal conversations, surveys, and activities that
allow students to share about themselves. For
instance, I might have students fill out a “Getting to
Know You” form or engage in icebreaker activities at
the beginning of the school year.
7. What are some challenges you face in 7. What are some challenges you face in
implementing a student-centered approach, implementing a student-centered approach, and
and how do you overcome them? how do you overcome them?
Group work can sometimes lead to unequal Sometimes it's hard to give every student what they
participation, where some students do most of the need. I talk to parents and other teachers for help.
work while others are passive. This can be particularly
challenging when students are working at different
levels or have varying problem solving skills. I
structure group work carefully by assigning roles to
ensure all students have active responsibilities. I also
rotate groups regularly so that students have the
opportunity to work with a variety of peers and build
collaboration skills.