Better teacherBetter teacherby Tejinder singhby Tejinder singh

• Counseling • Students and Parents

EDUCATIONEDUCATION

• The word education comes from the Greek word EDUCATOM which means going ahead from inside. It is an all round development of personality. Education is the process of empowering the learners to meet the challenges of 21st centuary..

TEACHINGTEACHING

• TEACHING IS A CHANCE TO GET INVOLVED IN THE FUTURE – A SERVICEI AM PROUD TO SAY THAT I AM A TEACHER.

• – AND IS THE NOBLEST OF ALL PROFESSIONS. HENCE A TEACHER SHOULD FOCUS ON WHAT THE STUDENTS CAN DO AND NOT ON WHAT THEY CANNOT.

WHO IS EXCELLENT?WHO IS EXCELLENT?

• A poor teacher tells• An average teacher explains• A good teacher demonstrates• An excellent teacher inspires

THE 5P’S OF A TEACHERTHE 5P’S OF A TEACHER

• Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance

• For a teacher it is the noblest of all professions –

• I am proud to say that I am a teacher because I am still growing

Types of counselling Types of counselling

• There are 3 types of counselling

• 1)DIRECTIVE

• 2)NON DIRECTIVE

• 3) Best approach of counselling is the diverse approach WHICH HAS BOTH NON DIRECTIVE AND DIRECTIVE APPROACH way included in the process..

Student BenefitsStudent Benefits Academic

a. Success in schoolb.Establish good study skillsc. Assist new students to environment

Personala. Develop decision-making skillsb. Make wise choicesc. Identify and accept own strengths and weaknesses

Sociala. Prevent problems before

they occurb. Safe peer interactionsc. Enhance communication and

listening skills

Areas of child DevelopmentAreas of child Development

• Psychomotor Development

• Effective Development

• Social Development

• Language Development

• Cognitive Development

• Methodological Development

POWER MODELPOWER MODEL

• All children should be taught “how to cope” with Problems using the Power Model ,where.

• P- stands for Problem

• o - ‘’ options

• w- ‘’ weigh the options

• e- “ elect the option

• r- “ reflect

ASK THEORYASK THEORY

• ATTITUDE• SKILLS• KNOWLEDGE• Applying the ASK theory will give you KASH.• K KNOWLEDGE• A ATTITUDE• S SKILL • H HABIT

GOOD COMMUNICATION GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLSSKILLS

• Speaking• Hearing• Reading• Writing• Body Language• Listening

ATTITUDESATTITUDES

1. Team Work ( team Together Everybody Achieve More

2. Be practical having responsibility ( ability for response)

3. Reactive Immediately reacting positively

4. Gratitude Thankful5. Admit mistakes6. Appreciation use positive strokes

for appreciation

As a teacher As a teacher

• Admit your errors• Never try to find fault with others• Love your children• They are your son or daughter too.

CREATIVITY IN TEACHING CREATIVITY IN TEACHING AND LEARNINGAND LEARNING

1. 1. Pose open ended or divergent questions in the class

2. 2. Develop sensitiveness in children to the environment

3. 3. Assign projects to the children, which call the original thinking.

4. 4. Avoid over emphasizing the textual information.

5. 5. Provide stimulation for expression of ideas6. Use maximum teaching aids in the class.

CREATIVVITY IN TEACHING CREATIVVITY IN TEACHING AND LEARNINGAND LEARNING

• 6. Encourage children to peruse hobbies.• 7. Appreciate openly for ideas and

questions.• 8. Encourage children to make as many

guesses as possible.• 9. Do not always insist on correct answers.

Allow children to rethink• 10. Take care to see that the class mates

do not ridicule him for his answers or questions

BETTER STRATEGIES FOR BETTER STRATEGIES FOR CLASS ROOM TEACHINGCLASS ROOM TEACHING

• Greet the students with a smile.• Look at them and call them by

name.• Motivate students for learning• Use dynamics of the group• Create interest in the topic

BETTER STRATEGIES FOR BETTER STRATEGIES FOR CLASS ROOM TEACHINGCLASS ROOM TEACHING

• Review is the key• Learning is directly proportional to

the fun you have.• Change the pace• Help pupil learn, how to learn• Teach from prepared lives as well

as prepared lessons

WILL YOU PRACTICE THE WILL YOU PRACTICE THE FOLLOWING?FOLLOWING?

• Class Diary having the details of each students in a class.

• Special PTA meeting to appraise the student• Always develop a caring and sharing attitude.• Initiate for sex education and related topics for

teenagers.• Initiate value based activities and group

learning.

WILL YOU PRACTICE THE WILL YOU PRACTICE THE FOLLOWING?FOLLOWING?

• Attend counseling classes and behavioral therapy courses.

• Develop individual relationship with each child.• Assign students with certain topics to involve

them in teaching• Understanding and implement remedial action

for student behaviour• Group discussion by teachers to help an

average child to excel.

TEACHER’S PRAYERTEACHER’S PRAYER

• In short • Oh lord! Please help me to be a

better teacher. • I AM PROUD TO SAY THAT I AM A

TEACHER BECAUSE I AM STILL GROWING……

ASSIGNMENTSASSIGNMENTS

• Assignments are learning activities which are meant to achieve the curricular objectives. This should be finished in a time bound manner. Assignments can be written work or making of models or drawn ones. Even the made models or drawn ones must be supported by written short notes

counselling parents-counselling parents-a few tips….a few tips….

Preventing Controversy RoundPreventing Controversy Round

What Upsets Parents:1. Lack of communication2. Failure to stick up for kids and overreaction3. Defensiveness and rigidness4. Breaking promises and dishonesty5. Unwillingness to Admit Mistakes and Apologize6. Disrespectful and Unprofessional Behavior (rudeness,

condescension, lashing out, breaking confidentiality, being asked for advice and it not being taken etc.)

7. Assumptions and Stereotypes8. Fear (that child is unsafe or unfairly treated at school, of

the unknown etc.)9. Internal Issues of the Parent

What you should do?What you should do?

• Communicate regularly, clearly and effectively• Verbalize caring for kids • See the big picture• Be open to constructive criticism• Don’t take things personally• Don’t make promises you can’t keep – or at all• Be honest• Admit when you are wrong and apologize with

sincerity

1. Be respectful and professional

1. Be punctual

2. Be open-minded and tolerant, don’t assume

3. Know and respect cultural differences

4. Create a safe classroom and school

5. Quell fears with information

6. Educate yourself about issues faced by today’s parents

Remember the Golden RuleRemember the Golden Rule

• Treat parents the way you would like to be treated.

you should treat people the way you would like to be treated even if you feel they are being harsh, disrespectful, rude or ignorant.

Do's and don'ts of counsellingDo's and don'ts of counsellingWhen in person• Shake hands and be welcoming• Snacks and Tea/coffee are never a bad idea• Sit “eye to eye and knee to knee”

– Stay at eye level, not above or below the other person (have enough big people chairs available)

– Sit face to face, don’t hide behind your desk• In group settings be aware of seating patterns avoid “us vs. them”

seating• Introduce everyone• Set a time limit and stick to it• Be prepared, use data• Take notes, use quotes• Consider displaying your qualifications, diplomas, etc in your

classroom or office • Consider having a witness or someone on call to mediate

On the phone:• Try not to make or take calls in the late

afternoon when you are tired and cranky and so is the parent, return calls first thing in the morning, never make a parent call you twice

• Have a plan, be prepared, use data• Set a time limit and stick to it• Consider having a witness• Take notes, use quotes• If you don’t have all of the information explain

that you will find out what you need to know and call them back

In writing:

• Proof read and have a colleague proof read – not just for grammar and spelling but for tone

• Consider all notes, on paper or via e-mail as professional documents – use your alphabet soup after your name, use letter head or official e-mail address

• If you cannot respond to a note or e-mail within one school day then let the parent know when you will reply

• Keep photocopies of written notes and print and save e-mails in case you need them

During the DiscussionDuring the Discussion• not to take anything personally. If nothing else work to bite your

tongue and not act on emotions.• Be aware of body language and tone (yours and other peoples)• Listen first, listen well and listen between the lines• Consider using the mirror technique and reflect back to the parent

what you have heard• Ask sincere questions, seek to understand fully• Be open minded• Express empathy and understanding• Be tactful and gentle • Remain calm and confident• See the big picture• Present options and avoid backing anyone into a corner• Remember “charm and disarm”, not “shock and awe”• Monitor your own emotions – if you start to feel angry (or any other

powerful emotion) try to connect to its source (i.e. anger usually comes from feeling hurt) and work to remember

Effective Problem SolvingEffective Problem Solving1. Identify the problem2. Explore the causes of

the problem and everyone’s interests

3. Set a goal to solve the problem

4. Look at alternative solutions

5. Select an alternative and create a plan

6. Implement plan7. Evaluate results and

fine tune the plan

Three Possible End PointsThree Possible End Points

• Consensus– Everyone comes to an agreement on what the problem is

and how to approach solving it• Compromise

– Both or all parties agree to some of the provisions of what the problem is and how to handle it

– Everyone works in the spirit of cooperation on solving the problem

• Confrontation-Capitulation– If parties cannot agree on what the problem is, how to solve

it or both and they cannot find a compromise the end result is confrontation, capitulation or both.

– This may lead to a placement or class assignment change, legal action or further administrative involvement

The Out-of-Control ParentThe Out-of-Control Parent

• The moment a conversation becomes out-of-control set limits. (“If you are going to curse or use abusive language with me I am going to have to end this conversation.”)

• The same “hairy eyeball” you use with students can be highly effective when a parent begins to become out of control.

• If the situation becomes volatile, state that you are willing to meet again, but with administration present and you will not continue to meet right now.

• Report all threats of violence to the administration and the authorities.

• Take all threats seriously.• Trust your intuition, if the meeting starts to feel unsafe

leave.

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