QUALITY ASSESSMENT OF EFFECTIVE TEACHING BEHAVIOURS

em Avaliação do Professor

a. Gains students' attention

* Clearly signals start of session
* Speaks after group has quietened down
* Welcomes students
* Establishes friendly but businesslike atmosphere
* Shows confidence
* Shows enthusiasm for subject

b. Introduces subject

* Introduces subject in an interesting way
* Clearly states subject of session
* Clearly states aims of session
* Describes structure of session
* Issues brief/tells students what is expected of them
* Links subject with previous session
* Places subject in context of course
* Places subject in context of discipline
* Relates subject to students' existing knowledge and experience

c. Explains subject

* Adopts logical, organised approach
* Defines key terms
* Explains clearly and concisely
* Covers essential features
* States relationship between whole and parts
* Emphasizes key points
* Varies pace of delivery

d. makes good use of audio-visual aids and IT (if appropriate)

* Selects audio-visual aids appropriate to the purpose
* Checks equipment at start of session
* Uses equipment effectively
* Ensures that aids are visible to class
* Clearly structures contents of material
* Presents materials well
* Distributes materials when appropriate

e. Maintains student interest

* Shows sustained enthusiasm
* Gives interesting examples and topical illustrations that are pertinent
* Uses analogies and metaphors where helpful
* Tells pertinent stories and experiences

f. Asks and answers questions effectively

* Knows students' names (particularly in small groups)
* Encourages students to answer
* Asks questions clearly and concisely
* Asks questions involving analysis, synthesis and evaluation (higher
order questions)
* Distributes questions (if appropriate)
a) to group as a whole &
b) to individuals
* Uses questions to open up and explore subject
* Invites alternative responses
* Gives students time to answer questions
* Listens carefully to students' responses
* Uses prompts in inviting responses
* Uses probes to elicit further responses
* Clarifies/seeks clarification of students' responses
* Repeats/summarizes students' responses to class where appropriate
* Makes use of incorrect answers
* Reinforces students' contributions
* Encourages students to ask questions
* Answers students' questions clearly
* Refers back to students' questions and answers

g. Organises students' participation

* Sets tasks appropriate to the subject
* Sets tasks appropriate to student ability
* Sets tasks appropriate to the number and size of group(s)
* Varies students' activities and types of interaction
* Issues clear brief and allocates responsibilities
* Monitors students' progress
* Gives guidance to individual students: helps students solve problems
* Invites and reinforces participation by quieter students
* Restrains dominant students in a friendly way
* Brings digressions back to subject
* Gives constructive feedback on students' work

f. Responds appropriately to students' needs and behavior

* Checks students' understanding
* Repeats/clarifies/amplifies where appropriate
* Adjusts content to students' level of ability
* Reassures students where appropriate
* Shows awareness of students' non-verbal behaviour
* Invites students to share own experiences/give own examples
* Shows appreciation of students' viewpoint
* Responds effectively to latecomers

g. Communicates well using voice

* Speaks clearly and concisely, using language that students can understand
* Uses body movement, posture and facial expression to convey extra meaning
* Makes eye contact with students
* Varies speed and volume of speech
* Uses pauses/silences to effect

h. Makes good use of time

* Starts promptly
* Shows evidence of planning
* Departs from plan where appropriate
* Finishes promptly

i. Closes session

* Reiterates and summarizes key points
* Issues reading lists
* Gives clear instructions for follow-up work
* Offers help between sessions
* Identifies links with following session
* Acknowledges students' achievements
* Closes session in an interesting way