My teaching practices affected student learning in many ways. Modeling and providing examples seemed to be most effective in helping students understand concepts and skills. These strategies are an important part of guided practice.
Visual aids are also helpful in demonstrating ideas.
I also used questioning techniques that required students to use higher level thinking. The students were asked to apply the acquired knowledge and skills to interpret various maps. This helped me to know how well the content was understood. Effective questioning is another essential component of teaching that I try to incorporate in each lesson. Being able to ask good questions requires practice and preparation.