13. Teaching. Functions of teaching. Describe each of them.

Teaching is defined as the interaction of a teacher and children over a subject. Teaching is an art – but effective teaching consists of a set of skills that can be acquired, improved and eхtended.

Teaching has a scientific basis which can guide its practice; it also has an artistic side The role of the teacher is a complex one that has been shaped by historical and contemporary forces. Effective teachers are those who understand the knowledge base on teaching, can execute a repertoire of best practices, have attitudes and skills necessary for reflection and problem solving, and consider learning to teach a lifelong process.

A teachers work can he conceptualized around three main functions: the executive, the interactive, and the organizational. The executive functions of teaching refer to the leadership roles teachers are expected to play in their classrooms, such as providing motivation, planning, and allocating scarce resources .The interactive functions refer to methods and processes teachers employ as they provide day- by-day instruction to students. The organizational functions refer to teachers' work in the school community, including work with colleagues, parents, and school leadership personnel. Effective practice includes abilities to approach classroom situations in reflective and problem-solving ways.

14. What is an effective teacher? What requirements are facing the contemporary teacher? What predictable stages do teachers go while they work at school?

Teaching has a scientific basis which can guide its practice; it also has an artistic side. The role of the teacher is a complex one that has been shaped by historical and contemporary forces. Expectations for teachers have changed.

Effective teachers are those who understand the knowledge base on teaching, can execute a repertoire of best practices. Have attitudes and skills necessary for reflection and problem solving, and consider learning to teach a lifelong process.

Repertoire refers to the number of the number of strategies and processes teacher are prepared to use. Effective teachers develop a repertoire of methods and skills to successfully carry out various aspects of their work.

A teachers work can be conceptualized around three main l unctions: the executive, the interactive, and the organizational.

Learning to teach is developmental, and teachers go through predictable stages. At first they are concerned about survival, later about their teaching situation, and finally about the social and academic needs of their of their pupils. Learning to teach is a complex process, and information that is useful to experienced teachers may not have the same value for beginners.

15. The art teaching. What main functions can be conceptualized around teacher’s work? What is learning to teach? Why does it last lifelong?

Teaching has a scientific basic which can guide its practice: it also has an artistic side. The role of the teacher is a complex one that has been shaped by historical and contemporary forces. Increasingly teachers are expected to have advanced preparation and to demonstrate their knowledge of both subject matter and pedagogy.

A teacher’s work can be conceptualized around three main functions: the executive, the interactive, and the organizational. The executive functions of teaching refer to the leadership roles teachers are expected to play in their classrooms, such as providing motivation, planning and allocating scarce resources. The interactive functions refer to methods and processed teachers employ as they provide day-by-day instruction to students. The organizational function refer to teacher’s work in the school community, including work with colleagues, parents, and school leadership personnel.

Learning to teach is developmental and teachers go through predictable stages. At first they are concerned about survival, later about their teaching situation, and finally about the social and academic needs of their pupils. Learning to teach is a complex process.