Constructivist classroom teacher

CONSTRUCTIVIST CLASSROOM TEACHER

(1) A teacher should be able to transform the concept,representing the concept in a manner by which students can make a meaning out of it. (2) The teacher will not simply explain the concepts or give definitions the way it is written in the textbooks,but instead the teacher will design learning experiences, so that students can construct their own knowledge. (3) The teacher should select appropriate examples and activities to be performed in the class. (4) The activities to be performed in the class must be followed with specific questions. (5) Teacher should know whether students are understanding the concept or not by asking questions and while performing activity the teacher should provide proper instructions and proper precautions which are mandatory. (6) Latest trends in assessment practices or continuous and comprehensive evaluation required a complete relook at the process of evaluation. (7) Teachers need to prepare their own learning resources to explain the concepts and make student to have a conceptual clarity. (8) Teachers need to be trained in ICT(Information communication technology) and get to know about the various ICT tools for             various purposes. (9) Teacher should be able to elicit most of the generalizations from the students. (10)Teacher should give linking statements before performing an activity. (11)Probing of questions should be there in constructvist classroom. (12) It is very beneficial for present generation students as they are quite active and forward in thinking.