1. The importance of joint planning- The general practice in my school is teachers planning their lessons with their peers. I found this concept of planning lessons with the coach interesting and plan to take this to my school.
2. Use of energizers in lessons. Children get tired of staying put in their crammed desks for long periods of time. They also get inattentive, particularly in the afternoon post lunch periods. At such times, energizers can serve to instantly energize them and draw them back into the lesson.
3. Using techniques to incorporate brain-based learning. Brain-based learning techniques are an effective way of keeping children clued in, and catering to their individual needs.
4. Collaborative learning techniques that can be used in lessons. Leaning in groups is talked about a lot these days. I liked the collaborative learning techniques that we were introduced to in the TTF workshops. Particularly useful were the assessment strategies.
5. Active Reading strategies. SQ3R was wonderful, something I intend sharing with my colleagues back in school.
