6. Implementing Friendly and Fair Teaching
The initiative for implementing Friendly and Fair Teaching (FFT) can come from teachers, supervisors, students, teacher educators or from parents.
I use a the FFT questionnaire and the overview to reflect on my teaching. My goal is becoming a Friendly and Fair Teacher and implementing FFT in my lessons and if possible together with my colleages.
6.1 Checklist for the Motivational Coach
Using the five perspectives of Friendly and Fair Teaching, teachers create a positive learning envrionment. In a friendly and fair manner, teachers provide instruction and guide their students during independent work. They strive to make their students autonomous, competent and social. They guide the entire educational process as a coach.
6.2 Overview
In one images an “Overview” of Friendly and Fair Teaching (FFT) along with directions on how to read this overview.
6.3 Using Body Language: Advice for Teachers
By using body language, teachers create a positive learning environment. This costs them little energy and ensures that their classes run smoothly.
6.3.1 Using Gestures
During my explanations, I use gestures to help the lesson run more smoothly. I also use series of gestures to address a pupil on behaviour or commitment.
6.4 Implementing Friendly & Fair Teaching Across the School
The initiative to implement Friendly and Fair Teaching (FFT) can come from teachers, supervisors, students, teacher educators or parents.
