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Demonstrate knowledge of pedagogical approaches.

5 Pedagogical Approaches in Teaching Teachers primary concern are the learners. They have to teach in order for their students to learn something. They use some tools in teaching such as books, visuals, and any other suitable materials. However, teaching is not as easy as that because they also have to be aware of the 5 Pedagogical Approaches which can enhance the process of learning. The Five 5 Pedagogical Approaches in Teaching are: 1. Constructivism or the Constructivist Approach 2. Collaborative Approach 3. Inquiry-Based Approach 4. Integrative Approach 5. Reflective Approach Constructivism or Constructivist Approach Constructivist teaching is based on constructivist learning theory. It based on the belief that learning occurs as learners are actively involved in a process of meaning and knowledge construction as opposed to passively receiving information. Learners are the makers of meaning and knowledge. Constructivism is a theory that people learn throug...

Demonstrate knowledge of scope and sequence of the curriculum.

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Demonstrate knowledge of the scope and sequence of the curriculum . Interrelated concepts that refer to the overall organization of the curriculum in order to ensure its coherence and continuity. Scope refers to the breadth and depth of content and skills to be covered. Sequence refers to how these skills and content are ordered and presented to learners over time. http://www.ibe.unesco.org/es/node/12065 What does "organized developmental scope and sequence" mean? An  organized developmental scope and sequence  outlines what the early childhood curriculum focuses on and how the plans and materials support children at different stages of development. The  scope  refers to the areas of development addressed by the curriculum. Scope includes both the breadth (the curriculum addresses development across all of the  Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework  (ELOF) domains) and depth (curriculum content addresses specific developmental goals within...

Standard 2: Professional Knowledge 2.1

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What Is Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs? Maslow's hierarchy of needs is a motivational theory in psychology comprising a five-tier model of human needs, often depicted as hierarchical levels within a pyramid. Needs lower down in the hierarchy must be satisfied before individuals can attend to needs higher up. From the bottom of the hierarchy upwards, the needs are physiological, safety, love and belonging, esteem, and self-actualization. Behaviour leading to self-actualization: • (a) Experiencing life like a child, with full absorption and concentration; • (b) Trying new things instead of sticking to safe paths; • (c) Listening to your own feelings in evaluating experiences instead of the voice of tradition, authority or the majority; • (d) Avoiding pretense ('game playing') and being honest; • (e) Being prepared to be unpopular if your views do not coincide with those of the majority; • (f) Taking responsibility and working hard; • (g) Tryi...