EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP, MANAGEMENT
THEORIES, AND PRACTICES
NAME Julious S. Victoria SUBJECT MGS009
DATE September 7, 2024 INSTRUCTOR MYRA PANTILLO MEBATO,
EdD, CESO VI
INNOVATIVE TEACHING FOR EFFECTIVE LEARNING
Reflection 5
Innovative teaching transcends traditional methods, embracing a dynamic and evolving approach to
education. It involves a commitment to continuous learning, a willingness to experiment, and a focus on
student-centered learning.
During the report, I have learned the five key characteristics of an innovative classroom. First is
reflection, innovative classrooms are often inquisitive and reflective. Teachers should consider what is or is not
performing to expectations both as a class and independently. While self-reflection might be difficult, it is
necessary to ensure that individual lessons are more effective and help students learn more material. Second is
constant learning, every event in the classroom should be viewed as a teaching opportunity, and students will
benefit from variety and a change every 15-20 minutes or so. Third is technology, one general approach for
instructors to be inventive is to adapt along with technology. Not all technology is cheap, but even considering
the use of cell phones or incorporating educational videos online is a modest step that teachers can take to
become more inventive. Since many teachers recognize the incredible knowledge students have at their
fingertips, many schools no longer have a zero-tolerance policy concerning cell phones. Fourth is self-directed
learning, it allows students to concentrate on a subject that interests them. Many teachers have attempted this
directive by providing students with a list of research project ideas from which to choose. Students working on
a project after their own hearts are far more likely to put effort into it and meet learning objectives. Lastly is
place-based learning, teachers can send their students on field trips to local planetariums or museums to
encourage learning outside the classroom.
For me, these characteristics are very helpful for all teachers to make teaching effective. Innovative
teaching is not a static concept but a dynamic and evolving approach that embraces new technologies, student-
centered learning, and a commitment to continuous improvement. By embracing these key characteristics,
teachers can create a more engaging, effective, and equitable learning experience for all students, preparing
them for success in the 21st century
