Effective Classroom Teaching: The PDCA Way! (Plan- Do- Check- Act)
Dr Dheeraj Mehrotra
Regional Head, GEMS Education India Region| National Awardee| Author|
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The Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle is a great model for efficient classroom instruction. The following is a synopsis of its potential uses:
Plan:
Get your goals for learning straight.
Create educational materials and pedagogical strategies
Gather necessary supplies and equipment. Foresee possible obstacles
Do:
Put the course outline into action for the kids involved in the learning process
Get creative with your lesson plans
As the lesson progresses, modify your approach accordingly.
Check: Please verify:
Test the knowledge of the students
Collect student opinions.
Think about how well the lesson went.
Find places that could use some work.
Action: Take action:
Change up the next class as needed.
Use comments to inform the development of new approaches.
Fill in any knowledge gaps that students may have
Effortlessly enhance instructional strategies.
The PDCA cycle in teaching is iterative and continuous.
Each cycle informs the next, leading to ongoing refinement of teaching practices and improved student outcomes.
This approach encourages teachers to be reflective practitioners, constantly evolving their methods to meet student needs and enhance learning experiences.