Despite in the onset of the latest technological advances , particularly those that have contributed to the way we communicate our ideas to different people including those who are in our classrooms. Our students has the tendency to get bored , thus our teachers’ natural predisposition to apply the traditional routines in their classes – the usual classroom activities that have brought nothing but misery to students this must be addressed immediately if we want quality learning in our schools.
Teachers must have to develop fun and interesting teaching approaches in their classroom so that their students – more students can learn. Teachers should provide innovative ways of making each classroom experience fun , creative and effective.
There are classroom exercises that challenge the students to plunge themselves into learning process this includes games and group dynamics that are spontaneous, innovative, reflective and of course effective in bringing out a more fruitful teaching and learning experience.
The use of different strategies that involve the liberal use of music and art in the classroom. These strategies were presented through various forms of classroom exercises from the opening prayers and setting the learning environment to developing the thematic moments – that challenge the participants to play a bigger and more active role in the learning process . Through these activities ideas and lessons are translated immediately and in manner that is even more motivating for students . Creative terms , labels and up-to-date ‘ gimmics from activities may involve showbiz personality or celebrity to a variety of jokes that may be cracked during the class sessions. Ideas and formats can easily be understood by any classroom teacher .
Teachers who employ creative approaches in class are sure to give students a host of great, meaningful and valuable experiences. So to help you and other teachers catch the attention of restless audience in your classrooms and make learning more fun and effective. Here now are some suggested techniques: 1. My face the Character. You can ask your students to imitate a character with nothing more than their face with their hands to reveal their face and the character they’re supposed to imitate ( You can ask the class to guess which character is being portrayed here. ) This activity can help boost your student’s confidence, as well as their ability to perform in front of a crowd. At the very least it can be loads of fun.2. Selling Ideas. Provide real objects or flash cards (with words related to a particular talk ) and ask your students to dress up or design them as if they were products that they will have to sell. This activity brings out the creative genius in each participant (Who knows ? You might develop the world’s greatest Salesman this way.
By: Josefina A. Isip I T-III I Sta. Rita High School I Olongapo City I Friday, 12, 2016
