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Four Abilities
Decision Making
The decisions that are made relate basically to four teaching functions: (1) planning, (2) implementation, (3) evaluation, and (4) reflection.
Planning
While planning, the teacher must make decisions regarding areas such as, goals and objectives, the degree of background building required, specific materials and methods to use.
Implementation
The implementation function is that which requires the teacher to carry out the plans that have been made. During the actual teaching phase numerous decisions need to be made. Often times,
they need to be made quickly as the teacher responds to students' reactions, comments, and instructional needs. As a result, modification of prepared plans becomes the rule rather than the
exception.
Evaluation
During the evaluation phase of decision making the teacher needs to determine the degree to which the instructional objectives were attained. Determining the degree of re-teaching that is needed, recording information, and reporting progress are some of the areas within the evaluation phase of decision-making.
Reflection
The teacher plans, implements and evaluates by using feedback in a reflective manner. During the entire process, it is essential for the teacher to realize that professional growth and development is continuous.
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