Open lesson

JSC “ZHUMABEK AKHMETULY TASHENEV UNIVERSITY”
FACULTY OF PEDAGOGICAL AND HUMANITARIAN EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF PEDAGOGY AND PSYCHOLOGY

Open class conducted by Master’s degree holder, Senior Lecturer of the Department
G.D. Chinibayeva for students of group PIK-24-5k7 of the educational program 6B01302 – “Pedagogy and Methodology of Primary Education” on the topic

“Professional Competence of a Teacher and Pedagogical Mastery”

Topic of the class:

Professional Competence of a Teacher and Pedagogical Mastery

Type of class:

Lecture

Teaching method:

Interactive training lesson / practical pedagogical mastery session

Format:

Group work, case analysis, reflection

Teaching aids:

Flipchart, markers, presentation, stickers, Kahoot/QR test, video clip

Venue:

Room 101

Introduction of new material

The main goal of the modern education system is to educate an active, independently thinking individual who is able to solve life problems and develop professionally and personally in a rapidly changing society. In achieving this goal, the role of the teacher is of particular importance.

A teacher is an organizer of the educational process, a mentor, a facilitator, and a professional who contributes to раскрытие the potential of learners.

Modern teachers are expected to meet increased requirements: deep subject knowledge, methodological mastery, psychological preparedness, digital competencies, communication skills, and readiness for innovation. The combination of these requirements defines the professional competence of a teacher.

Objectives of the class

1.    To form a modern understanding of teachers’ professional competence.

2.    To analyze the main components of pedagogical mastery.

3.    To identify the main types of teachers’ professional competence.

4.    To explain the structural elements of pedagogical mastery.

5.    To apply a professional competence model to specific pedagogical situations.

6.    To develop personal proposals for improving teachers’ pedagogical mastery.

Expected learning outcomes

The participant:

·      explains the structure and content of teachers’ professional competence;

·      applies elements of pedagogical mastery in practice;

·      evaluates their own professional level;

·      develops an initial version of an individual professional development program.

Teaching methods used

·      Blitz questions

·      Case study

·      SWOT analysis

·      Video analysis

·      Reflection using the “One Step Forward” method

Reqired resources

·      Projector or interactive whiteboard

·      Flipchart, markers

·      Stickers, A4 paper

·      Video or short motivational clip

Analysis and conclusion of the lecture

Dear students, guests, and colleagues,

The main idea of today’s open class on the topic “Professional Competence of a Teacher and Pedagogical Mastery” is to realize that a modern teacher is not only a specialist with strong subject knowledge, but also a well-rounded personality who is continuously developing professionally.

Professional competence is not limited to a teacher’s knowledge, skills, and abilities; it also includes the ability to understand students, reveal each child’s individual abilities, effectively organize the learning process, and master modern educational technologies.

Pedagogical mastery is the creative manifestation of professional competence. A truly masterful teacher is devoted to their profession, knows how to reach students’ hearts, and turns each lesson into a meaningful and inspiring experience.

In conclusion, it should be emphasized that:

·      teacher professionalism is the key to quality education;

·      pedagogical mastery is the spiritual strength of every lesson;

·      continuous self-improvement and innovation are the main companions of a modern teacher.

By sharing experience and learning from one another, we can raise the quality of education to a new level. I hope that today’s open class has provided you with useful ideas, new insights, and inspiration.