QAC Code: F/503/1235 (Level 4)
I am a strong believer of inclusive learning and teaching, as inclusive teaching refers to the creation of a learning environment which provides all students, regardless of their background and ability, with the opportunity to fulfil their own learning potential and support other students who may wish to learn from them.
Within my experience and current work place I have found that using a wide variety of teaching strategies is essential, as my students needs and abilities are always varied. Out of all of the students that I have worked with, there have never been two the same and as a result my teaching style has to be adaptable in order for it to be effective.
1.1 Analyse learning and teaching strategies used in own specialism: Traditional teacher methods and practical hands on learning are as important as each other in choosing to teach and learn; one cannot exist without the other.
Practical, theory and the constant development of attitude are vital to learning being allowed to happen within the learning environment. To do this the student must do more than just listen and watch. They must read, write, discuss, engage, problem solving and use hands on techniques. Students must also develop their thinking mentality of analyse, apply and evaluate to all areas of work, as getting the students to do things gets the student to evaluate what they are doing and why. The use of these teaching strategies in the learning environment is vital because of its powerful impact on students learning for example; studies have shown that students prefer strategies promoting active learning to traditional talk and chalk methods: Penner. Jon. G 1984, many teachers cannot lecture.
1.2 Evaluate the effectiveness of approaches to learning and teaching in own specialist area in the meeting needs of learners: Each effective teacher should actively engage in