MODULE 7  These refer to the techniques used with

the student and the teacher working

PRINCIPLES OF GOOD EDUCATION TEACHING together toward the a c c o m p l i s h m e n
PRACTICE t o f g o a l s o r objectives of education.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this chapter, the student will be

able to: TEACHING PRINCIPLES

 Discuss comprehensively the seven 3. Outcome Process Principles

principles of good practices in teaching;
 Outcome process principles refer to
 Differentiate the different teaching educational aims, goals, objectives,
principles; outcomes, purposes, or results of the
learning process to which teaching and
 Analyze guidelines in the selection of learning are directed.
teaching and learning methods; and

 Explain the different approaches to

teaching skills. GUIDELINES IN THE CHOICE OF

TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODS

PRINCIPLES OF GOOD TEACHING

PRACTICES 1. Methods should be appropriate to the

objectives and content of the course.
1. Encourage student-faculty

2. Promote cooperation among

2. Methods should be adapted to the capability
3. Promote active Learning of students.

4. Give prompt feedback  Maturity and receptiveness of students

must be considered in the choice of
5. Emphasize the use of time in each teaching method to be used.

6. Communicate high expectations to

challenge students 3. Methods should be in accordance with sound

psychological principles.
7. Respect diverse talents and ways of

learning 4. Methods should suit the teacher's personality

and capitalize on her special assets.

TEACHING PRINCIPLES

In teaching, principles may be classified into 5.Methods should be used creatively.

three major groups, namely (Bastable: 2007):

APPROACHES TO TEACHING SKILLS

1. Hereditary Endowments Principle
1. Independent Learning
 These refer to the nature of the child, his
 The teacher initiates an active
psychological and physiological qualities
selfregulated learning process among her
such as reflexes, instincts, capabilities,
students. This provides the student with all
impulses, temperaments, among others.
the necessary instructional materials and
equipment for practicing and learning the
skill by himself or herself.
TEACHING PRINCIPLES

2. Teaching Process Principles

2. Demonstration

 It is a method by which the teacher makes

a direct display of the skills to be taught.

3. Simulations or Exercises

 It is meant to duplicate the real situation

that requires the use of skills laboratory to
give students a realistic feel of the situation
without subjecting them to risks that might
be involved.

Elements of Effective Skill

Demonstrations

 Assemble all equipment ahead of time.

 Make sure all equipment are in working

order.

 Do a "dry run" of the procedure and time

of the demonstration

 Arrange the environment to be as realistic

as possible.

 Perform the procedure in an orderly

sequence.

 When appropriate, give the rationale for

your actions.

 Refer to the handouts or textbooks to

show fine points that may not be visible to
the audience.

 Be sure to adhere to all relevant principles

of good nursing care.

 Consider performing the skill a second time

orhavingalearnerperforma
demonstration without any explanation, to
show the flow of the skill.