2 – Work file 2: How to take my teaching skills and knowledge into account

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  • What general experience, skills and knowledge do I have?
  • To what extent is my knowledge incomplete – referring to contents and subject matter, objectives, suitable teaching methods and the processes of learning?
  • In which fields do I wish to learn myself (knowledge, teaching methods, professional skills, personal qualities, routine, etc.)?
  • Which concept of human nature serves as my general guideline?
  • What is the theoretical framework, or the simplified version of a theory, which guides my work as a teacher?
  • How would I describe and classify my relationship to my students?
  • Where are my personal limits, as far as working hours, stress, etc., are concerned? How do I make use of my personal working capacity?
  • How can I reduce my workload by better planning, both of my work and other activities?
  • How do I use, and economise on, my time budget, and how do I deal with sources of personal stress?