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CPD Program for Professional Teachers

Name/ Members: SARAH MAE G. PEREZ

Grade Level: GRADE 5
The Whole Child
This activity encourages you to reflect on the tenets of The Whole Child and your role as
educators. The answers may vary but please relate it to the content and concepts discussed.
Criteria for Role Exceptional 5 Admirable 5 Acceptable 5
Playing
Understanding of the Script accurately and Script reflects concepts Script appears to be
Topic clearly reflects complete of the Whole Child somewhat accurate
concepts on the Whole sufficiently
Child
Cooperation Always willing and Usually willing and Rarely willing and
focused during assigned focused focused
task and presentation
Presentation of Convincing Competent Limited variety of verbal
Perspective communication is communication is and non-verbal cues
evident evident were used
Total

Directions: Choose 1 prompt to answer or do a role play on (with your team

members). Explain your answers with mention of the Whole Child Tenet/s.

A. Student is in a conservative school, appears to be experimenting with his gender

identity. How can you show support at the same time balance the prevailing
society/religious norms?
B. After a student approaches you with a sexual health question, you must decide what
to answer the student's question against the wishes of her parents.
C. How should a teacher balance the needs of a disruptive student against the needs of
the other 26 students in the class?
D. How can you keep your students challenged and engaged in your subject?

How can you keep your students challenged and engaged in your subject?

Creating an engaging learning environment can be a challenge at times for any

classroom teacher. But I really want the students to be engrossed in the subject that I teach.
When kids are engaged and attentive, I’ve found that they’re better listeners and respond
quicker to instructions. Plus, they look like they’re learning and having fun. Based these on
my own experiences as a new elementary school teacher. But the student engagement
strategies also draw on research into what’s effective across all age groups. The First one is
Make Classes Interactive, one of the best ways to gauge your students’ understanding is to
ask questions or let them ask questions. Give the students a chance to give their opinion
over debatable issues and encourage open dialogue. You should let your students be part of
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the class as much as possible. Interactivity is vital for struggling students and can be used
to engage advanced students as well. Second, is Create Classroom Games everybody likes
playing games of some sought. Whether at an elementary or higher education level, playing
games is a classic method to activate the student’s thoughts and engage them in the topic.I
can create competitive games in a class where students try to outshine each other in groups
or as individuals. Engage students by asking them to be the quickest to come up with a list
or be the first person to guess the name of an historical figure based on clues you
provide.Lastly, Give the students choices , the class will feel appreciated and gain
enthusiasm when you involve students in decision making. No matter how young they may
be, students have ideas that might help improve the learning environment. I can do this
without handing over control, such as to give them options to choose from or create a
learning activity that requires decision making.