Allow Learners to Discover, Don't Teach Them (Online Professional Learning Community) - Aminuwrites Tv

 Professional Learning Community, PLC, Online PLC.

"I hear I forget

I See I Remember,

But, I and I understand"

Learners learn better whey they are allowed to handle , manipulate, use or hold learning materials.

What happens most of the time is the fact that most teachers are busily "Telling" the children what the children should discover for themselves.

But, we as facilitators are expected to provide them with the materials, the environment, and  guidelines to help them discover facts, skills or principles.

So instead of telling children the formular for Calculating the Area of a Rectangle, you have to provide guide the learners using available resources to discover for themselves. You only act as a guide or a facilitator.

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How To Teach Reading Without Textbook?

Most of the schools in Ghana have little or no TextBook. 

But, the situation has become the norm rather than the exception in Public Basic Schools.

This has left many teachers stranded. Some have resorted to Photocopying parts of books to be used as Reading Materials in the classroom.

But, is Textbook Really Relevant? TextBook is very relevant. 

However, in the 21st Century TextBook is gradually and increasingly losing its relevance. 

Today, children and even the adults are not interested in reading long text. 

We don't have that time to read an entire book or material over a long period. 

The attention span of people towards reading Textbook has dropped significantly.

These days even Musicians who sometimes ago were producing Albums have all resorted to just a single Track. 

Reading has taken another dimension. So must the Teaching of Reading.

Most of the people against Textbook claim Textbook limits the Reader's Scope of Learning, produces Stereotyped Learners and limits children's vocabulary developments.

How to Teach Reading in the 21st Century?

There are Simple but effective ways to teach Reading without the use of Textbooks.

1. Pictures Approach

2. Sentences Approach

3. Phonic Approach

Pictures Approach

In this approach, the Facilitator use pictures to Teach Reading. 

The Facilitator display the Picture (s) on the board.

Learners are expected to mention what they can see in the picture. 

How To Teach Reading Without Textbook?

The Facilitator writes down what learners have identified from the picture.

The Facilitator turn the words or items identified meaningful Sentences, Paragraphs or Passages. 

Learners are assisted to identify and pronounce unfamiliar words.

Learners take turns to read the passage or text with guidance from the Facilitator where necessary.

Questions from the passage or text are asked to check for understanding of text.

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2. The Sentence Approach

The Facilitator writes s simple sentence on the chalkboard and ask learners to read. 

Questions are asked based on the Sentence on the Board.

Eg. 

Esi did not come to school today. 

Questions...

1. Who did not come to school today?

2. Who was absent from school today?

3. Why was Esi absent from school today? 

4. What will happen to Esi if she comes to school tomorrow?

5. Who else is absent today? Etc. 

The Facilitator assist learners to answer the questions in sentence form. 

3. Phonic Approach

There are Several Phonic Reading Approach. 

But, in this write up, we will recommend Jolly Approach.

Jolly Learning Approach, is the best Phonic Approach to Teaching Reading. 

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Topic: Who tied the Teacher's Hands?

Hope grace and mercy find you.

In this discussion we would be looking at the topic : Who tied the Teacher's Hands?

Most of the things we use to do in schools such as hitting, spanking,  caning, etc have all been banned in Ghanaian schools. 

This situation has left most teachers handicapped when it comes to training children. 

Some believe that their hands have been tied and therefore cannot do anything. So it is a common sight these days to see children with long nails, overgrown hair, bleached skin, sexy school uniforms, etc.  

But, can we blame the teachers? May be yes. But, I think it's No.  

Yes because, at least to the best of my knowledge every school has at least a copy (Soft copy/Hard Copy) of Positive Discipline Tools designed by the Guidance and Counseling Division of the Ghana Education Service. 

But, No because most teachers have little or No information on the Positive Discipline Tools. 

Children need to be trained, coached and mentored.

Today's child is totally different from yesterday's child. Our punishment and corrections strategy must also change to meet the 21st Century training needs of our children. 

We, must not sit and watch these kids deteriorate. Get a copy of the Positive Discipline Tools from your Headteacher or School Improvement Support Officer, or the District Guidance and Counseling Coordinator to abreast yourself with modern and tested correction and punishment strategies for the 21st Century Child.

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School is in Session now. Teaching during thisperiod is indeed a difficult task.

Corona has come to affect our life styles. It will take a long time for things to be normal.

It is during times like this that the expertise and efficiency of great teachers like you are put to test.

Teaching in Mask is one of the most difficult task for all teachers.
This means a paradigm shift in the way we teach.

Creative Pedagogy should be used and adopted by all teachers during this pandemic to make our lessons less stressful and enjoyable.

Activity Based lessons should be activated in our classrooms to reduce long talks and 'sermons'.

This should however be done tackfully to avoid children contacting and engaging unduly with their peers.

We must as all times ensure that our children, colleagues and ourselves are all in masks.

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How to use Google Drive As A Teacher?

Google Drive is an Online Storage medium for storing all kinds of files, contacts, events, dates, pictures, videos, documents, certificates, etc. 

The good news is that it can contain about 15 gigs of data for free. If you want an additional space, you have to go for the Premium Version.

Google Drive can be used on both PC and on Android Enabled Devices. 

Google Drive is very easy and comes in handy. 

One thing about Google Drive is that as a teacher you can Upload all your documents, certificates, letters, portfolios, parents and children's contact. 

Google Drive can be accessed at everywhere and on any Internet Enabled device. 

It is very easy to use.

Simple Ways To Use Google Drive 

1. Go to App Store/Play Store and  search for Google Drive.

2. Download and install.

3. Tap on the icon and open/launch the application.

4. Tap on the Plus Sign to  Upload.

5. Select File and search for the file you want to upload on your device (But, you can only do this if you have scanned the file already on your device or you have the file on your device).

But, you can also Scan the picture or paper directly from Google Drive by just tapping on Scan. 

6. After seeing the file just tap on the File (that is what you want to upload to Google Drive) it will begin to upload. 

But, most devices have been set to use Wifi when uploading to Google Drive. So if you see it waiting for Wifi, please press on it to use normal data.

7. That is all. All your files have been Uploaded. 

Related (The 37 Apps Every Teacher Should Have on His o Her Phone)

How to Access Your Data on Google Drive?

There are two ways of Accessing Data from Google Drive. 

1. Using the Google Drive App.

2. Using the Browser.

HOW TO USE THE GOOGLE DRIVE APP TO ACCESS YOUR DATA? 

1. Launch the Google Drive App on your phone or Computer (But, make sure your Data is on)

2. Look for the appropriate File or Folder and press on it.

3. Download it onto the phone or computer. You can print or copy what you want. 

HOW TO ACCESS YOUR DATA USING THE BROWSER?

1. Launch your Browser. (Make sure your Data is on)

2. In the address bar type "drive.google.com". You may be promted to Log into your Google Accounts.

3. Log in and begin searching for the File or Folder.

Additional Apps to help you use Google Drive with Ease.

1. Adobe Scan or CamScanner

2. Office 360 or WPS 

These Apps would help you upload and create files. 

Then use Google Drive to upload it online. 

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37 Apps Every Teacher Should Have.

In this discussion, we are going take a look at *#37 Apps Every Teacher Must Have*

We are all going digital. Churches, Mosques, Schools, Markets, etc. 

Teachers, headteachers are required to have some basic Technological skills.

We are all advised to acquire an Internet Enabled Device. 

But, there are 4 Basic Apps you should have on your phone as a teacher. There may be more. 

But, for this discussion we are going to just look at just 4. 

1. WPS

This App works like your Microsoft Office on your computer. You can use it to create and open documents, create and open Spreadsheet, etc. The App helps you to open and read PDF files. This means you can type all your letters, create a Workbook, etc. 

2. Adobe Scan.

A very great App for teachers. Download it. It is free. Use it to scan all your documents (Certificates, Testimonials, Promotion Letters, Appointment Letter, Upgrading Letters, etc.)

3. Google Drive. 

It is a great up to store all your documents, contacts, pictures, videos, etc. 

Gone are the days when you lost friends and love ones contacts. 

One good thing about this App is the fact that data stored can be accessed on any device. 

4. My NTC App

This is a must have App for all teachers in the Basic and Senior High Schools. Every teacher, public or private must have this App install on his or her phone. 

5. Office 360

This App is similar to Microsoft Office on your computer. You can use it for your documents, spreadsheets, presentations, etc.

6. Dropbox

This App is a cloud storage or an Online Storage App for storing files, etc. You can use it to store your documents, certificates, letters, etc. 

7. CamScanner

This is an App purposely for scanning documents. You can use it to scan all your documents, certificates, letters, etc and keep it on your device or on a Cloud Storage. 

8. Photomath 

This is a great App for working mathematics. It gives step by step solutions to maths problems. What I like about this App is its in-built Calculator and ability to recognise handwriting.

9. Memrise 

This is a great App for learning new language and improving knowledge in an existing language. The App trains you to speak as a native of that language. 

10. Google Classroom

This App helps you to teach and organise your lessons. You can give assignment, exercises and Mark. It is so easy to teach. 

You can invite other teachers to teach with you as co - teachers. 

11. Curiosity

A great App that helps in effective reading, writing and thinking. It has several videos and text based information. 

12. Maths - Tricks 

This App helps you with simple Maths Tricks to help solving maths easier. It covers several Maths Concepts and topics. 

13. Lumosity 

This App helps in brain development and improves thinking. This is best brain development App.

14. Edmodo

A great App to improve communication among teachers, students, and parents. Communication is made easier. Real time message or instant messages can be sent within seconds. 

15. TalkEnglish 

As the name suggests, this App helps to improve listening and speaking skills. The lessons are Conversation based.

16. Kahoot 

This is an App that can be used to provide activities for children whiles in school or at home. It presents assignments in a form of a game to motivate children to learn. 

17. ClassDojo

This App helps teachers and parents to come together. It helps the teachers to send updates to parents on their children's performance.

18. SPM Science 

This is a great App for enhancing deeper understanding of science. It is a good App for Science Students, Teachers and Candidates.

19. Snapask

This is wonderful App to help children do their homework. It is so easy to use. Just take a shot of your questions and in few seconds you have the answer.

20. Schoology

This is a school management software for teachers and schools. Download and set up. It is easy to use.

21. Flashcards Deluxe 

An App for improving vocabulary and reading. Words are arranged using Flashcards. It has a Test - to - speech audio feature. 

22. Chemist 

This is a great App for helping students practice their Chemistry lessons. 

23. Remind 

A great App for passing information from teachers to students. Teachers can give instant and real time messages to students. 

24. Seesaw

This is an App that helps students to keep and arrange their work. They can arrange PDFs, Videos, etc. The App serves as an Online Portfolio for students. 

25. Chegg study

This is an App that can be help students perform assignments, exercises and project works. It is a very good App for students. 

26. Knudge.me

A good App for learning English Language. It has thousands of vocabulary, idioms, synonyms, etc 

27. Programming Hub

This is great App for Primary Schools educators and ICT Teachers at the JHS and SHS. It has several lessons in programming such Java, C++, etc...

28. ArchPlus

A great App which uses 2D and 3D Designs to explain concepts. 

29. Learn2Learn

This is a great App to help teachers learn different fields of study. It is a onestop App for learning everything.

30. Fullamark

This App helps you study and answer questions. It has host of learning resources for everybody.

31. EDpuzzle

This makes learning fun and easy. Lessons are delievered using notes and videos.

32. Grammar Checker

This is a great App for checking your grammar. You will only paste the sentence and it checks the grammar for you, providing suggestions, etc. 

33. World Atlas

This App works like an Atlas. It is a digital atlas. You can get information of all the countries around the world.

34. SoloLearn

This is a great App for teaching Coding in a fun and easy way. It is a great App for primary teachers, JHS ICT/SHS Teachers. You can learn Coding easily using this App.

35. OneNote 

This is a great App is a great Note Taking App. Days of taking notes with paper and pen is over.

36. Zoom 

This is a video conferencing App. You can use it for Staff Meetings, PTA Meeting, Weekend Classes, etc.

37. Google Meet

This is a video conferencing App. You can use it for Staff Meetings, PTA Meetings, Weekend Classes, etc.

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5 Things Every Coach Should Avoid During PLC Session

5 Things Every Coach Should Avoid During PLC.
Professional Learning Community Sessions are an integral part of the Standard Based Curriculum for Ghanaian Schools.
However, there are 5 Things, there could be more, practices that every Coach should avoid during PLC Sessions.

1. Know it all attitude.
Nobody is the sole reservoir of knowledge. We all have some idea about topic. Some may be right or wrong. But, we need to be given a chance. This will make every body to be ease and contribute to discussions on the floor.
Coaches should provide the opportunity for all participants to express their views and opinions on all issues. Wrong or Unknown answers should be handled professional to avoid ridiculing the contributor.

2. Ask Closed Ended Questions
Closed Ended Questions are questions which do not encourage others to contribute during PLC Sessions. These questions have obvious answers. However, Coaches should ask Open Ended Questions during PLC Sessions to make all participants active.

3. Choose topics that interest them.
Most Coaches would like to choose topics which interest them, so that they can deliver without any difficulty.  However, such topics may not interest the participants.  Coaches should allow all participants to identify difficult topics or concepts, so that such topics may be discussed during PLC Sessions.  This will encourage all participants to be active.

4. Always take lead during PLC Sessions
Coaches should not always lead discussions in a PLC Sessions.  They should allow other participants to take the lead and bring out their ideas. This will allow all others to contribute and participate in the session. Sometimes,  other participants may do the simulation and demonstration lessons.

5. Lead a PLC Session without preparation and planning
Most Coaches believe a PLC Session is another Staff Meeting. No. PLC Sessions are beyond Staff Meetings.  The Coach, Resource Person and others who may play some roles at PLC Session should prepare adequately before the start of the session. They should gather all information and resources before the session commences.

5 Things Every Coach Should Do During PLC Session

Professional Learning Community (PLC) is a meeting of Professional Facilitators and other educators to share and help one another, to improve teaching and learning and professionalism.
According to the Ghana Education Service, PLC should be organised once a week, preferably Wednesday, an hour before the closing time.

1. Take Records
There should be records of meeting of every PLC Session every week. This record should be kept by the Coach, CEO and the the school. The records should contain Attendance, and summary of all the issues discussed.

2. Encourage Active Participation
Most Facilitators would not talk at PLC Sessions based on the following reasons:
1. Fear of making mistakes in grammar or content.
2. Insecurity or the fear of been attack or victimized after a suggestion
3. Topics that Do not affect them directly.

It is the duty of the Coach and the CEO to solve the above problems and more to make PLC Sessions participatory.

3. Encourage participants to give Suggestions.
PLC Coaches should provide the needed environment for Facilitators to make contributions and recommendations. During every sessions, the Coach should review progress made after the last PLC Sessions. The recommendations and contributions made should be implemented to make it easy for facilitators to make more contributions. They can do this with CEOs to monitor the progress made.


4. Time Concious
PLC Sessions should not unduly delay or seem to be a time wasting exercise. Time should be given a priority during PLC Sessions.  This will motivate the facilitators like PLC Sessions.

5. Facilitators Directed Discussions
PLC Coaches should make sure they provide opportunity for facilitators to bring out what affects them directly during their teaching and learning.  Coaches may also select topics in collaboration with the Facilitators to discuss.

The Structure of the Kindergarten Curriculum

The Introduction of the New Curriculum, in Ghanaian schools have brought new dimension to teaching and learning at the Primary School and the Kindergarten.
In this discussion we will dwell on the New Kindergarten Structure.

Firstly, teaching in the KG has become interesting due to the introduction of this current curriculum.

The problem however, is most KG teachers are not aware of this or they were not adequately trained on the KG Curriculum.

First things first, the KG Curriculum is an integration of all the subjects curriculum in the primary school. A facilitator may have to look for some information in the primary school curriculum if he or she finds the one in the KG Curriculum insufficient.

The Following are the expected Pedagogies to be used in the Primary School.

1. The Thematic Approach
2. Play - based methods
3. Learner Centred Methods
4. Inquiry/Discovery Methods

For more information on the above consult the KG Resource Pack Page 20 - 25.

At the KG, the Time Table is actually a Daily Plan. This Daily Plan composed of

1. Self Registration System
2. Circle Time
3. Group Activity (Indoor/Outdoor)
4. Learning Centers
5. Story Sharing
6. Phonics Time

Self Registration
This is the system of registration where learners are allowed to register themselves in class. This system allows learners to move and participates in the class activity. It is after this that the teacher marks the register without calling names.

Circle Time
This is the time the Facilitator teaches the Lesson as is contained in the Learning Plan. Learners may sit in a circle, or Semi Circle or in a Horse Shoe formation.

Group Activity (Indoor/Outdoor)
During this period learners are put in groups to perform several activities in Numeracy, Language and Literacy,  and Creative Arts. Facilitators can do this both inside and outside the classroom.

Learning Centres
Every facilitator is expected by this curriculum to create  Learning Centres in the Classroom. A Learning Centre is a special placed dedicated in the classroom or in a special room for the purpose of teaching certain concepts or skills. So instance, you can create Home Centre, Reading Centre, Music Centre, Arts Cente, etc.

Phonics Time
This is the time the Facilitator is expected to teach Phonics. The recommended Approach so far is the Jolly Phonics Approach.
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You can can download resources on the Jolly Phonics by following the links......

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This means that, we need to set up our classroom to achieve such a target. This therefore means that every teacher should set up his or her classroom, so that children can learn consciously or unconciously. For inspiration on how to to set up your classroom search for  #konnectclassroom on Facebook. You can also Call or Whatsapp: 233278017492 on how to Set Up your Classroom.

Story Sharing
This is the last session of the day. The Facilitator is supposed to give short but interested stories to learners. These stories may be contained in a book, or drawn on Charts and pasted in the Classrooms. Facilitators may wear special costumes during story telling periods. These stories may be in both Ghanaian Language and English Language.

See how Teacher Gena dressed during Story Sharing...https://www.facebook.com/237442986772606/posts/685136285336605/?app=fbl

How to Set Up your Classroom?

Teaching in the 21st Century is entirely different from what we used to do. Today's classroom should be set for effective teaching and learning.
So this may require a teacher to be in a school a week or more before school resumes just to set up his or her classroom.

A well set up classroom would do among other things all the following:

1. Stimulates teaching and learning.
2. Maintains classroom discipline.
3. Encourage learners to always be in school.
4. Reduces teacher fatigue.
5. Reduces the rate at which the teacher talks.
6. Lessons are always learner - centred.

Why should a teacher Set Up His or Her Classroom?
1. Makes teaching and learning easier.
2. Encourage your learners to always be in school.
3. Maintains discipline in the classrooms.
4. Reduce teacher fatigue.
5. It makes learning Child - Centred.
6. Saves the teacher from too much talking.
7. Children learn both consciously and unconsciously.
8. Teaching resources is handy and always available for teaching and learning.
9. It prevents the teacher from abstract teaching.

Things needed to set up your classroom.
1. Old newspaper
2. Old Calendars
3. Cradboards
4. Manila Cards
5. Paper glue
6. Rice
7. Beans
8. Rice sac
9. Scissors
10. Posters
11. Toys
12. Old gadgets like radio, tv, etc
13. Old utensils
14. Poster Colours,  Crayons
15. Starch or Kooko
16. Story books

*Setting Up Your Classroom*

After successfully, getting all the materials you are ready to set up your classroom for effective teaching and learning.

Every term, your classroom setting have to different depending on which topics, skills or Concepts you will be teaching during the term or academic year.

Every Classroom Setting should have at least four Learning Centres.  Learning Centres are special rooms or dedicated places in the classroom for the purpose of teaching special concepts and skills.

Examples of Learning Centres ....

1. Home Centre
This is a Centre for the purpose of teaching home-based skills or Concepts like cooking,  cutting, chopping, peeling, mixing, etc. This place should have things like kitchen stuffs, radio, television, standing fan, etc. The place should look like a typical home. Papers can be used to make some of the materials.

2. Music Centre
This centre contains simple musical instruments like drums, flute,  xylophone, horns,  sticks, sticks, etc. Materials in the Music Centre should be capable of producing sound, rhythms, etc. Facilitators may look for local musical instruments and place them at this Centre.

3. Reading Centre
This is a Centre in the classroom for the purpose of teaching Reading. It is a mini library in the classroom or outside the classroom. This Centre should contain story books, leaflets, Old Newspaper, Calendars, posters,  magazines, story books, etc. Facilitators may also have a Video Player to show documentary or films for children, animals, people,  etc.

4. Arts Centre
This centre is designed purposely to teach Creative Arts.  It should have arts work from teachers, learners, etc. It may keep records of arts work by learners. Arts works in magazines, brochures, books, Calendars, etc may be kept in the Art Centre. Learners crafts madebfeom paper, wood, clay, etc may be placed in the Arts Centre.

5. Numeracy/Mathematics Centre
This is a Centre dedicated for the teaching of mathematics or numeracy. This Centre contain the Geoboard, ludo, Oware, Abacus, Cuisinaire Rod, Multibbased Blocks, Counters, Bundle of sticks, Charts,  etc

For inspiration on how to set up your classroom,  please search #konnectclassroom on Facebook

Activities in the Kindergarten

Date: 15th September,  2019.

Lesson 001

Topic: Activities in the KG  Dept

The break down of Activities in the KG
1. Circle Time
2. Phonics
3. Outdoor activities
4. Indoor Activities
5. Story Sharing


1. The Circle Time
This is the period the teacher teaches in the classroom, using resources,  etc. This is the subject you should teach. The lesson to be taught would be organised using the group method approach to teaching.  Children would sit in a Round Nature or Circle form.


2. Phonics Time
This is the time for teaching phonics to the children. The best Phonics Approach is The Jolly Phonics.


3. Outdoor Activities
These planned activities carried out outside the classroom. These lessons should be carried out to develop certain specialized skills in learners.


4. Indoor Activities
These are planned activities carried out inside the classroom for the children to certain special skills and concepts. Language Games,  Learning Games, Puzzles, Rhymes, etc.


5. Story Sharing
These periods are periods where the instructor gives meaningful and appropriate stories using appropriate resources.


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How well do we know our learners?

The story of Fatima is a wake up call for all teachers and people who deal with children.

A girl by name Fatima went to school in the neighbouring village where she wasn't known well.

For three weeks, she came to school late and every time the teacher punished her.

On the fourth week, Fatima didn't attend school at all and many thought she had *GIVEN UP* on school due to the everyday punishment.

However, Fatima reported again on fifth week and this time she came earlier than everybody.

When the teacher came to class, Fatima was punished for not attending school the previous week but the teacher was also kind enough to commend her for coming early that day, stating that the punishments had finally yielded some results.

Just then, Fatima asked if she could say something and the teacher gave her permission.

*She started :*

_"I've been raised up by a single mother without a brother or a sister. Five weeks ago, my mother fell ill and was hospitalized. The three weeks I came late, I had to prepare something for her every morning and pass by the hospital to deliver the same. Unfortunately, mother passed away last week and that's the reason I didn't come to school. We buried her last Friday. Today I came early since I didn't have to prepare anything or even pass by the hospital. And now that she is gone, I will always be here early''_

As she sat down, no one in the whole class was able to hold their tears, the teacher was not spared either.

How well do we know our learners.  We should go beyond knowing the names of our learners. We should know their names, their parents, their local communities, their hobbies, dreams, fears,  likes and dislikes, etc.

We should go beyond the ordinary. Ordinary teachers just know their learners' name and class performance.

We all have issues that we have to deal with.  So do the children we teach.
That is why the rule of natural justice demands that we give fair hearing.  But teachers should apart from giving fair hearing, apply judgements based on compassion.


So next time your learner, misbehave, just don't start rebuking him or her, but apply compassion.


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