Bila Ku Renung - As I Ponder

Saya terbaca sebuah rencana yang ditulis oleh Dr. Jeanette Taylor dari Florida State University mengenai kesan kualiti guru terhadap pembelajaran. Dalam rencana tersebut beliau menyatakan " In circumstances where the teachers are all excellent, the variability in student reading achievement may appear to be largely genetic. However poor teaching impedes the ability of children to reach their potential ". ( The Star 24 April 2010 ) Pihak universiti tersebut telah menjalankan kajian dengan mengguna kanak-kanak kembar sebagai model. Teori yang diutarakan adalah : Jika kanak-kanak kembar seiras diletak di dalam kelas yang berlainan dan salah seorang daripada menjadi lebih berjaya dalam pelajaran, perbezaan itu adalah berpunca dari guru. Hasil daripada kajian tersebut mereka dapati memang ada kebenaran bahawa sifat seseorang guru itu mempengaruhi perkembangan pembelajran kanak-kanak yang diajar. Guru yang berkualiti akan mewujudkan suasana pembelajaran yang akan membenarkan kanak

There were three main ways in which schools and teachers motivate and inspire low attaining pupils to learn. The advantages of attainment grouping for low attainers were maximised and the disadvantages were minimised in these three ways:  concentration of resources : lower attainment groups were smaller allowing greater personal learning support and attention, teachers were similarly qualified and experienced across sets, teaching assistants, learning mentors and sometimes more senior pupils, were involved in providing learning support. This was effective where it was well coordinated by schools and teachers. The use of technology was widespread in teaching and learning with low attainers.  customisation to specific learning need s: curriculum materials were drawn from multiple sources and customised to meet the learning needs of low attaining pupils. Materials incorporated a range of cognitive demands to allow pupils to select the level of challenge. Literacy and numeracy were infus