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PEDAGOGY IN PRACTICE
The Art of Teaching
Peda- what?
How do we pronounce this?
Peda-Godge-Gee
Origin of the Word Pedagogy
The word pedagogy comes from ancient Greek
Paidagōgos (παιδαγωγός)
Paida = child
Agōgos = leader or guide
A servant who accompanied children to school.
Evolved to mean a guide in a child’s intellectual
and moral development.
Pedagogy in Action
P – Purposeful planning
E – Engaged learning
D – Differentiation for all learners
A – Adaptive teaching strategies
G – Growing understanding in learners & self
O – Ongoing observation
G – Guided integration of learning
Y – Your authentic teaching self
Pedagogy is personal
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It is not a one-size-fits-all formula
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It grows with time
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It reflects your voice, your story, your values
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It is an evolving toolkit
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It becomes more powerful each time you reflect, go back to the drawing board & try something new
What you will explore
What you will explore
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Station rotations with small-group teaching
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Effective classroom management strategies
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An integrated curriculum approach
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Drama-based strategies for teaching
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Socio-emotional skills in the classroom
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