Teaching Methods and Educational Beliefs

The video covers various teaching methods and activities to engage students in learning. It starts with a trigonometry task where students estimate and measure a tree's height, fostering creativity and group work. The next section involves navigation using the Southern Cross, emphasizing accuracy and rewarding effort. The teacher discusses the importance of patience and reinforcement in teaching, using examples like teaching numbers in Thai. An algebra activity with unit blocks is introduced to build confidence in students. Finally, the video connects trigonometry with real-world applications, such as circular and harmonic motion.

What was the main objective of the trigonometry task involving the tree?

• To measure the tree's height

• To calculate the tree's age

• To find the tree's circumference

• To determine the tree's species

What tool did the students use to help measure the tree's height?

• A measuring tape

• A protractor and tubing

• A sextant

• A ruler

In the navigation exercise, what constellation was used to find south?

• Orion

• The Big Dipper

• The Southern Cross

• Cassiopeia

What is the teacher's view on using rewards in education?

• They can be as effective as cash and chocolates

• They are unnecessary

• They should only be used for top students

• They should be avoided

What was the purpose of the humorous YouTube video shown by the teacher?

• To show the importance of patience in teaching

• To demonstrate a math trick

• To entertain the students

• To introduce a new topic

What is the teacher's approach to teaching new topics?

• Focusing on exams

• Using only textbooks

• Teaching the whole topic in one lesson

• Teaching in small parts

What teaching method was used to introduce algebra to Year 7 students?

• Using unit blocks

• Using flashcards

• Using a computer program

• Using a textbook

Why does the teacher believe in not assessing Year 7 and 8 students too harshly?

• To reduce workload

• To build their confidence

• To focus on advanced topics

• To save time

What does the teacher use to make trigonometry more engaging?

• Quizzes

• Lectures

• Real-world applications

• Games

What is the teacher's belief about Year 7 and 8 education?

• It should be nurturing

• It should be exam-focused

• It should be technology-driven

• It should be competitive