Providing ground rules should be done before the delivery of a course begins. These rules can be delivered during the initial welcome and introduction of learners and teacher to each other, the Opening of the course.
Some ground rules can include:
Punctuality, No eating during class, No mobile phones, Behavioural Limits (No physical violence), Handing in Homework on time, No Talking over others.
DESCRIBE HOW GROUND RULES UNDERPIN APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOUR AND RESPECT FOR OTHERS
These ground rules provide the group with a set of behavioural and moral codes to follow during the course. These rules will be set as the “Norm” for the Course after the group dynamic has settled …show more content…
They also encourage the learners to maintain a level of appropriate behaviour and to always respect their fellow learners and teacher.
The adherence to ground rules thus encourages a good transfer of knowledge with the minimum of distractions and an open and safe learning environment is created. As a consequence, time management during lesson delivery will be made easier.
Some of these rules will be mandatory and others negotiable depending on agreement between the learners and teacher and the type of group being taught. For example, the maturity of the learners and size and background of the group.
EXPLAIN AND DESCRIBE THE TYPES OF RESOURCES THAT YOU HAVE AVAILABLE TO MEET THE POTENTIAL NEEDS OF YOUR LEARNERS
The type of resources used by the teacher is wide ranging and can be varied depending on the immediate needs of the learner and the dynamic of the group at any particular moment during the course.
Resources can include:
i. PowerPoint ii. White Boards iii. Flip Charts iv. Photo copies from reference …show more content…
Giving the same information in multiple ways can actually reinforce learning of a concept or idea.
By varying the methods used to assist teaching, the learner should continue to be engaged and motivated to learn the lesson taught with the minimum of blocks in place.
However, over use or inappropriate use of a resource can have a negative effect on an individuals’ or groups’ ability to learn and absorb the lesson in question. The term “Death by PowerPoint” is a common phrase that exemplifies the dangers of over using one type of learning resource for an extended period of time.
IDENTIFY ANY OTHER ORGANISATIONS WHICH MAY BE USED AS A REFERRAL POINT TO MEET THE POTENTIAL NEEDS OF THE LEARNERS
One of the roles of the teacher is to liaise and collaborate with other supporting experts, agencies and organisations depending on the needs of the individual or group of