How do you know/learn about the techniques they use in school while teaching?

Question: Teaching Techniques

How do you know/learn about the techniques they use in school while teaching?

 

SI: 3 kids /11 month -7 yr 

There are a few publishers who give cds along with their books to teach the contents..like NCE and EAST ....they give ideas we can use to teach basics to the kids
 Once the kids have mastered the basics...other tutorial videos can be watched on YouTube , Khan Academy, etc according to subjects

 

Ummibaps: 8 sons, 1 daughter/ 2 years to 18 years 

Many children's workbooks include teaching tips. You'll also find pointers online.

And as you spend more time with your children you can observe what type of learners they are and how to get through to them,  at least regarding less technical subjects.  Some children are visual and prefer seeing objects and models,  some children can learn a lot from a simple conversation. ....It depends on what your teaching them...

 

Mrs. AH:2 sons,aged 7 and 15

On one hand, with the convenience of having internet connectivity it has become very easy to get in touch or follow teaching methods used in schools. Lots  of passionate teachers have their own websites/blogs showcasing their ideas and techniques,not to mention the websites which are solely dedicated to sharing resources of teaching materials and ideas.There are also lots of good books on child psychology and different teaching methods  so,the bottom line is that we are not dependent on access to the classroom to know how teachers might be working and what methods they'd be using.

On the other hand,these glimpses into teacher techniques are not necessarily to be followed religiously.Just because someone is a teacher it doesn't mean that they understand the way your kid's mind works better, and sometimes,even when they do understand,their methods will nit be able to cater to everyone's individual needs.More often than not,the teacher will have to cater to the majority of the class and will not have the luxury to focus on specific needs if each child.From this point of view,classroom methods leave more to desire than actually accomplish long term results.

Umm Raeyan :  Girl and a boy - 8 and 2 yrs

Apart from referring to website and blogs while my stay in Pakistan I learned many things from my nieces and nephews.
Casual talk; what are they up to; school projects, assignments etc. They love to talk about what they enjoy most and dislike. I got to know things from a child's perspective.
I don't know about others but it worked for me.

 

Soheba:2 boys, 1 girl , Ages 10-5

As Mrs. AH said, there is an abundance of teaching resources available through the internet and books. Many of us also have friends who are teachers who can also guide us. There are also teachers within the homeschooling community.
Various organizations periodically run workshops and courses on parenting and teaching.

Personally I would say the main challenge is implementing methods consistently. It's too easy for mother's to fall back into old habits and cause distress to mother and child. Which ever teaching techniques you choose, it should suit your child's learning style.

 

Conclusion to the Question on using School  Teaching Techniques

- online resources are available
- workbooks include a teaching tips and or teachers guides
- send children to tutors who are teachers
- you can get in touch with teachers / parents of school goers if need be
- often a parent with observe and explain a concept to her child in a manner which suits the child ie parents can communicate with their child to teach on a personal level,  without the need of a technique designed for a classroom

 (Note: The above is a copy of a Whatsapp conversation,   partly edited for clarity)]