Middle Phase Learning

The Middle Years of Schooling (Year 4-9) is characterised by:
Learning activities that are relevant and engaging
Content that is purposeful ,challenging however achievable
Supporting the development of essential literacy and numeracy skills
Providing all students with opportunities to achieve success
Supporting student transition from year to year and from primary to secondary education
Future career planning (Education Queensland, 2010).
Thanks
Jim
Education Queensland. (2010). Middle phase of learning. Retrieved July 26, 2010, from http://education.qld.gov.au/curriculum/middle/index.html

The Concept of Teaching

Hi all,
Teaching to me is not so much a job, however an art of passing on ones own skills, knowledge and subject passion.
Learners respect and admire teachers who express enthusiasm for their subject (Pratt, n.d).
Thanks for listening
Jim

Pratt, D. (n.d).Good teaching: One size fits all? Retrieved July 21, 2010, from http://www.teachingperspectives.com/PDF/goodteaching.pdf