Teaching and learning are inseparable and are influenced by
a number of factors. It varies according to the context. The immediate
influence on my practice is of local environment which includes the classroom,
equipments, digital knowledge, the cultural background of the students and
connection with the students.
The institution’s strategies and policies always dominate in
my teaching practices. The support of the institution is crucial in providing
the education effectively. It encourages me to be innovative and reflective.
The support for professional development is necessary to produce superior
teaching and learning. Supovitz, Mayer, and Kahle (2000) found that highly
intensive (160h), inquiry-based professional development changed teachers'
attitudes towards reform, their preparation to use reform-based practices, and
their use of inquiry-based teaching practices. Further, they found that these changes
persisted several years after teachers concluded their experience.
Model depicting theoretical
relationship between professional development and student achievement.
The national environment is controlled by the govt. or the
M.O.E. Every govt. has it own priorities and strategies to meet the demand of
the workforce. The encouraging policies like support to teacher development,
students’ welfare and research in different fields encourage a facilitator for
further development. The use of modern technology is encouraged by the govt.
policies. It influences my teaching and learning process as the availability
and use of digital tools promote better learning. James Kulik (1994) states
that computer based instructions brings positive outcomes and growth in the
learners’ result.
The modern world is Global village in which life is
interdependent. The research that is conducted by the scholars enriches the
knowledge of the people. Different exchange programs are encouraged by the
educational institutions. A teacher like me can also seek some programs which
can enable me to grasp new ideas and methodologies to bring a growth into my
teaching practice. The only factor that I need to learn more is the impact of
modern and digital tools and online methods of learning.
Supovitz, J.A., Mayer, D.P., & Kahle, J.B. (2000).
Promoting inquiry-based instructional practice:The longitudinal impact of
professional development in the context of systemic reform. Educational Policy,
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computer-based instruction. In E.L.Baker, and H.F. O’Neil, Jr. ( Eds.).
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