Teaching Strategies There are a variety of teaching strategies that instructors can use to improve student learning.

The links below will show you some ways to make your classes more engaging.
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Active Learning - Active Learning is anything that students do in a classroom other than merely passively listening to an instructor's lecture. Research shows that active learning improves students' understanding and retention of information and can be very effective in developing higher order cognitive skills such as problem solving and critical thinking. Collaborative/Cooperative Learning - Cooperative and collaborative learning are instructional approaches in which students work together in small groups to accomplish a common learning goal.They need to be carefully planned and executed, but they don't require permanently formed groups. Critical Thinking - Critical thinking is a collection of mental activities that include the ability to intuit, clarify, reflect, connect, infer, and judge. It brings these activities together and enables the student to question what knowledge exists. Discussion Strategies - Engaging students in discussion deepens their learning and motivation by propelling them to develop their own views and hear their own voices. A good environment for interaction is the first step in encouraging students to talk. Experiential Learning - Experiential learning is an approach to education that focuses on "learning by doing," on the participant's subjective experience. The role of the educator is to design "direct experiences" that include preparatory and reflective exercises. Games/Experiments/Simulations - Games, experiments and simulations can be rich learning environments for students. Students today have grown up playing games and using interactive tools such as the Internet, phones, and other appliances. Games and simulations enable students to solve real-world problems in a safe environment and enjoy themselves while doing so. Humor in the Classroom - Using humor in the classroom can enhance student learning by improving understanding and retention. Inquiry-Guided Learning - With the inquiry method of instruction, students arrive at an understanding of concepts by themselves and the responsibility for learning rests with them. This method encourages students to build research skills that can be used throughout their educational experiences. Interdisciplinary Teaching - Interdisciplinary teaching involves combining two different topics into one class. Instructors who participate in interdisciplinary teaching find that students approach the material differently, while faculty members also have a better appreciation of their own discipline content. Learner-Centered Teaching - Learner-Centered teaching means the student is at the center of learning. The student assumes the responsibility for learning while the instructor is responsible for facilitating the learning. Thus, the power in the classroom shifts to the student. Learning Communities - Communities bring people together for shared learning, discovery, and the generation of knowledge. Within a learning community, all participants take responsibility for achieving the learning goals. Most important, learning communities are the process by which individuals come together to achieve learning goals. Lecture Strategies - Lectures are the way most instructors today learned in classes. However, with todays students, lecturing does not hold their attention for very long, even though they are a means of conveying information to students. Online/Hybrid Courses - Online and hybrid courses require careful planning and organization. However, once the course is implemented, there are important considerations that are different from traditional courses. Communication with students becomes extremely important. Problem-Based Learning - Problem-based Learning (PBL) is an instructional method that challenges students to "learn to learn," working in groups to seek solutions to real world problems. The process replicates the commonly used

systemic approach to resolving problems or meeting challenges that are encountered in life, and will help prefer students for their careers. Service Learning - Service learning is a type of teaching that combines academic content with civic responsibility in some community project. The learning is structured and supervised and enables the student to reflect on what has taken place. Teaching Diverse Students - Instructors today encounter a diverse population in their courses and many times need assistance in knowing how to deal with them. Teaching with Cases - Case studies present students with real-life problems and enable them to apply what they have learned in the classroom to real life situations. Cases also encourage students to develop logical problem solving skills and, if used in teams, group interaction skills. Students define problems, analyze possible alternative actions and provide solutions with a rationale for their choices. Team-Based Learning - Team-based learning (TBL) is a fairly new approach to teaching in which students rely on each other for their own learning and are held accountable for coming to class prepared. Research has found that students are more responsible and more engaged when team-based learning is implemented. The major difference in TBL and normal group activities is that the groups are permanent and most of the class time is devoted to the group meeting. Team Teaching - At its best, team teaching allows students and faculty to benefit from the healthy exchange of ideas in a setting defined by mutual respect and a shared interest in a topic. In most cases both faculty members are present during each class and can provide different styles of interaction as well as different viewpoints. Writing Assignments - Writing assignments for class can provide an opportunity for them to apply critical thinking skills as well as help them to learn course content.

Teaching method From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search This article includes a list of references, related reading or external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations. Please improve this article by introducing more precise citations where appropriate. (March 2009) This article contains weasel words, vague phrasing that often accompanies biased or unverifiable information. Such statements should be clarified or removed. (March 2009) Teaching methods are best articulated by answering the questions, "What is the purpose of education?" and "What are the best ways of achieving these purposes?". For much of prehistory, educational methods were largely informal, and consisted of children imitating or modelling their behaviour on that of their elders, learning through observation and play. In this sense, the children are the students, and the elder is the teacher; a teacher creates the course materials to be taught and then enforces it. Pedagogy is a different way by which a teacher can teach. It is the art or science of being a teacher, generally referring to strategies of instruction or style of instruction. Resources that help teachers teach better are typically a lesson plan, or practical skill involving learning and thinking skills. A curriculum is often set by the Government with precise standards. These standards can change frequently, depending on what the Government states. Contents
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1 Diversity in Teaching in the Classroom o 1.1 Questioning o 1.2 Explaining o 1.3 Demonstrating o 1.4 Collaborating

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Diversity in Teaching in the Classroom For effective teaching to take place, a good method must be adopted by a teacher. A teacher has many options when choosing a style by which to teach. The teacher may write lesson plans of their own, borrow plans from other teachers, or search online or within books for lesson plans. When deciding what teaching method to use, a teacher needs to consider students' background knowledge, environment, and learning goals. Teachers are aware that students learn in different ways, but almost all children will respond well to praise. Students have different ways of absorbing information and of demonstrating their knowledge. Teachers often use techniques which cater to multiple learning styles to help students retain information and strengthen understanding. A variety of strategies and methods are used to ensure that all students have equal opportunities to learn. A lesson plan may be carried out in several ways: Questioning, explaining, modeling, collaborating, and demonstrating. [edit] Questioning A teaching method that includes questioning is similar to testing. A teacher may ask a series of questions to collect information of what students have learned and what needs to be taught. Testing is another application of questioning. A teacher tests the student on what was previously taught in order to identify if a student has learned the material. Standardized testing is in about every middle school (i.e. Ohio Graduation Test (OGT), Proficiency Test, College entrance Tests (ACT and SAT). [edit] Explaining Another teaching method is explanation. This form is similar to lecturing. Lecturing is teaching by giving a discourse on a specific subject that is open to the public, usually given in the classroom. This can also be associated with modeling. Modeling is used as a visual aid to learning. Students can visualize an object or problem, then use reasoning and hypothesizing to determine an answer. [edit] Demonstrating Demonstrations are done to provide an opportunity to learn new exploration and visual learning tasks from a different perspective. A teacher may use experimentation to demonstrate ideas in a science class. A demonstration may be used in the circumstance of proving conclusively a fact, as by reasoning or showing evidence. [edit Collaborating Having students work in groups is another way a teacher can direct a lesson. Collaborating allows students to talk amongst each other and listen to all points of view in the discussion. It helps students think in an unbiased way. When this lesson plan is carried out, the teacher may be trying to assess the lesson by looking at the student's: ability to work as a team, leadership skills, or presentation ablities.It is one of the direct instructional method. [edit] Learning by teaching Main article: Learning by teaching Learning by teaching (German:LdL) is a widespread method in Germany, developed by Jean-Pol Martin. The students take the teacher's role and teach their peers.

Vocabulary List Accelerate - to speed up Accelerator - a machine which accelerates charged particles to high energies Antimatter - matter that is exactly the opposite in every way from its matter counterpart: antiquark/quark; positron/electron Atom - the smallest unit of a chemical element, made up of a nucleus surrounded by electrons Mean - the sum of the items in a set of data divided by the number of items in the set; the average (The mean of {1,1,1,2,4,6,6} is 3 since (1 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 4 + 6 + 6) 7 = 3.) Median - the middle number in a set of ordered data (The median of {1,1,1,2,4,6,6} is 2 since 2 is the middle number when all of the numbers are placed in order. If there are an even number of numbers, the median is the mean of the two middle numbers.)

Meson - particle made of a quark and an antiquark that is thought to bind protons and neutrons together inside the nucleus of an Beam - a ray of light; a group of particles atom traveling together along a well-defined Microscope - an optical instrument that uses a path combination of lenses to produce magnified images of very small objects BEAMS - the acronym for Becoming Enthusiastic About Math and Science Mixture - a substance composed of two or CEBAF - former name of Jefferson Lab; more components, each of which retain its own properties (A salad is a mixture of vegetables.) stands for Continuous Electron Beam Accelerator Facility Mode - the data item that occurs the most often Celsius - a temperature scale on which in a set of data (The mode of {1,1,1,2,4,6,6} is 1 since 1 is the number that appears most water freezes at 0 and boils at 100 often.) Charge - the amount of electricity carried by a body (A charge can be negative, like Molecule - two or more elements that are chemically joined (Water is a molecule made an electron, or positive, like a proton. Objects with opposite charges attract one from two atoms of Hydrogen and one atom of Oxygen.) another, while objects with like charges repel one another.) Negative - having a minus charge (Negative charges are attracted to positive charges and Chemical Change - a change in the chemical composition of a substance to are repelled by other negative charges.) produce a new material with new Neutral - having no charge properties (An example of a chemical change is wood turning to ash and smoke Neutron - a neutral particle made of three when it burns.) quarks found in the nucleus of an atom Chemical Properties - characteristics of a substance that determine how it will react Nitrogen - a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas with other substances which makes up 78% of the air (Nitrogen is a gas at room temperature and becomes a liquid Chemical Reaction - a chemical change at about 77 K, -196C or -321F.) in which one or more substances are changed into one or more new substances Nuclear Physics - the science of studying the nucleus of the atom Circuit - a closed path through which an Nucleon - a proton or a neutron electric current flows Colloidal Suspension - a material that has properties of more than one state of matter, such as Jell-o Compound - a substance composed of Nucleus - the central part of an atom, which makes up 99.9% of the atom's mass Observation - the use of one's senses to learn

two or more elements, such as water (H2O), carbon dioxide (CO2), or table sugar (C12H22O11)

something new Orbit - the path an object follows as it travels around another object

Computer - a programmable machine that inputs, processes and outputs data Particle - a very small piece or part; an indivisible object Coordinate - a set of numbers that determines the location of a point in space Physical Change - a change that affects the size, shape or color of a substance but does Conduction - the transportation of heat or not affect its composition electricity from one place to another directly through an object (A frying pan is Physics - the study of matter, energy and force warmed by a hot stove due to conduction.) Plasma - a very hot, gas-like state of matter Conductor - a material (like a metal) through which electricity and heat flow Pole - the place on a magnet where the easily magnetic field is strongest Continuous - steady; uninterrupted Positive - having a plus charge (Positive charges are attracted to negative charges and are repelled by other positive charges.)

Convection - the transportation of heat from one place to another by the movement of a liquid or gas (A classroom Probe - an object or device used to investigate is warmed by a hot air blower due to the unknown convection.) Property - any characteristic or attribute of an Cryogenics - the science of very low object or substance temperatures, far below the freezing point of water Proton - a positively charged particle found in the nucleus of an atom Data - a group of measurements, facts or statistics Prototype - an original type that serves as a model for later examples Dependent Variable - the responding variable; the variable that may change as Quadrant - one quarter of the coordinate plane a result of a change in the independent (The x- and y-axes divide the coordinate plane variable into four quadrants.) Electric Current - movement of electricity,Qualitative - observations that do not involve measured in charges per second (just as measurements and numbers ("My brother is river current is measured in liters per shorter than my sister," is a qualitative second) observation.) Electromagnet - a wire coil around a metal core (usually iron) that acts like a magnet when an electric current flows through it Electron - a tiny particle with a negative charge which orbits an atom's nucleus Quantitative - observations that involve measurements and numbers ("My brother is 30cm shorter than my sister," is a quantitative observation.) Quark - one of the two basic building blocks of matter (Scientists have discovered six different kinds of quarks: Top, Bottom, Up, Down, Strange and Charm.)

Element - any substance that cannot be broken up into simpler substances by chemical means (Currently 115 elements Radiation - the transportation of heat from one have been observed and are displayed on place to another by waves or particles (The the Periodic Table of Elements. Gold, Earth is warmed by the Sun due to radiation.) silver, iodine, oxygen and nickel are examples of elements.) Resistance - a measurement of how much a material opposes the flow of electricity (Wood Energy - the capacity to do work has high resistance so it is a poor conductor of electricity. Copper has low resistance, so it is a

Engineer - a person who uses science and math to design, build or operate equipment, structures and systems (A person who receives a college degree in engineering might be an electrical, mechanical, industrial, chemical, environmental, biochemical or aeronautical engineer.)

good conductor of electricity.) Scatter - to go in many directions Science - the study of the natural world Scientific Method - the 'tool' that scientists use to find the answer to questions (The Scientific Method allows scientists to solve complicated problems by taking a series of smaller steps:

Experiment - a series of actions carried out to test a theory, demonstrate a fact or find out what happens identify the problem - a scientific problem to be solved FEL - stands for Free Electron Laser; a tunable laser made by wiggling a beam of research - the process of collecting information electrons (Jefferson Lab's FEL is the most and data about a topic being studied powerful in the world.) hypothesis - an idea about the solution to a Fahrenheit - a temperature scale at which problem, based on knowledge and research water freezes at 32 and boils at 212 experimentation - the process of testing a Force - a push or pull (There are four hypothesis by collecting data under controlled, basic forces: gravitational, repeatable conditions electromagnetic, strong nuclear and weak nuclear.) data analysis - organizing and examining the collected data using narratives, charts, graphs Gas - a state of matter with no definite or tables shape or volume, like air conclusion - a summary of the results of the Gluons - particles that hold quarks experimentation and a statement of how the together results relate to the hypothesis Graph - information represented in the form of a picture, diagram or drawing

Scientist - a person who uses observation, experimentation and theory to learn about a subject (Biologists, physicists, chemists, Grid - a pattern of horizontal and vertical geologists and astronomers are all scientists.) lines forming squares of uniform size on a map or chart Solid - a state of matter with definite shape and volume, like ice Helium - a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas (Helium becomes a liquid near Speed - a measurement of distance traveled absolute zero. Liquid helium is used to over time (example: 100 kilometers per hour) cool Jefferson Lab's accelerator components.) Spreadsheet - a computer program used for organizing and analyzing data (Spreadsheets HTML - an acronym for HyperText Markup are arranged in rows and columns. A cell is a Language; the programming language or box in a spreadsheet where a row and column code used for the creation of internet web meet. The names of the row and column pages determine the name of the cell. For example, in the spreadsheet shown below, column C and Hypothesis - an educated guess that can row 2 meet at cell C2, the shaded box. The be tested or investigated value in C2 is 1.23.) Independent Variable - the manipulated variable; the variable that is changed on purpose in an experiment Injector - the first section of an accelerator, where electrons are torn awaySuperconductivity - the flow of electric current from atoms and accelerated to an energy without any resistance in certain metals at sufficient for them to be injected into the temperatures near absolute zero (The superconductors used at Jefferson Lab are

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cavities made of niobium that are cooled to 2 K by liquid Helium.)

Insulator - a material through which electricity or heat does not flow easily (like SURA - the acronym for Southeastern Universities Research Association (Jefferson many plastics, glasses and ceramics) Lab is managed by SURA.) Interact - act with each other Teamwork - joint action by a group to complete Internet - a worldwide network of a given task computers linked together for the purpose Technician - a person who is an expert in of exchanging information (also sometimes called the Information doing certain technical jobs Superhighway or Cyberspace) Temperature - a measure of heat energy in an Ion - an atom or molecule that has an object, body or environment (Temperature can electric charge because it has either be measured using Fahrenheit, Celsius or gained or lost electrons Kelvin scales.) Jefferson Lab - a nuclear physics Theory - a general principle that explains or research facility built to explore quarks in predicts facts or events the nucleus of the atom, located in Velocity - an object's speed and direction of Newport News, Virginia motion Kelvin - a temperature scale that begins at absolute zero, where there is no Voltage - electrical force or pressure molecular movement (Water freezes at (measured in volts) 273 K and boils at 373 K.) Weight - a measure of the gravitational force Laboratory - a place equipped for pulling objects to the earth, moon or other scientific research, experiments or testing celestial body (The more mass a planet has, the greater the gravitational pull of that planet Lepton - one of the two basic building will be. An object weighs more on the earth blocks of matter (An electron is a lepton.) than it does on the moon because the earth has more mass than the moon.) LINAC - an abbreviation for Linear Accelerator Linear Accelerator - a machine used in physics experiments that makes particles go faster in a straight line Liquid - a state of matter with definite volume but no definite shape, like water Magnet - a piece of iron or other material that attracts other pieces of iron or steel Magnification - the process of making something look bigger Mass - the measure of the amount of matter an object has in it; measured in grams or kilograms Matter - something that has mass which can exist in the form of a solid, liquid, gas or plasma How have you handled a situation where a student is consistently late to your class?

This teacher interview question is designed to see how you handle a problem in your classroom. Your answer should highlight your ability to deal immediately with a potential issue in a calm and controlled manner. Include questioning the student to find out the underlying cause of the problem, explaining the negative impact of his/her behavior to the student and coming to an agreed commitment to appropriate behavior in the future. Tell me about a challenging discipline problem you had. How did you manage it? Teachers regularly experience various types of disruptive student behavior, from the frustrating but relatively minor problem of talking during class, to more challenging problems, like students confronting the authority of the teacher. Provide a specific example and in your answer show your ability to have planned ahead for such instances by having measures in place and a clear action plan to deal with serious discipline problems. Support any disciplinary action you took with reasons as to why it was effective and why you used it. The interviewers are looking for an effective classroom behavior management plan. Describe your discipline philosophy. With teacher interview questions and answers like this it is a good idea to have a well organized statement about your approach to discipline. Your interview answer will depend on your teaching style, the position (including age group) you are interviewing for and your past experience. Do some research about this school or district's approach to discipline so that you are on the same page with your answer. Provide a clear and concise statement and back it up with examples. An example is "The purpose of discipline is to facilitate learning and foster better relationships and respect between the students. It is also intended to help students become more selfdirected, self-disciplined and accountable for their behavior. I have found that students respond poorly to forceful discipline but well to discipline that is helpful. My philosophy is to provide clear limits and rules that are communicated to the students so that they have a clear understanding of what is expected of them. The rules are discussed and agreed upon to encourage accountability from the students........." Describe your classroom management style. Your answer should demonstrate how you achieve effective student management and control. Include aspects such as monitoring, modeling, environmental control and reinforcement. Explain how you are able to adapt your style according to the situation. Provide examples. Tell me about a student who was not progressing satisfactorily in your class, what steps did you take to rectify this? This question explores your ability to foster motivation in students. Provide a specific example and demonstrate why it worked for this particular student. Support your answer by referring to other instances where you managed to motivate and encourage students using different methods. Focus on aspects such as analyzing each situation and developing an understanding of the student's issues, using the most appropriate method and resources to deal with the situation and the outcome. How do you establish rapport with your class? Teacher interview questions and answers about building rapport should include an understanding of the role of rapport in contributing to effective teaching. Demonstrate what behaviors you use to develop rapport such as sense of humor, showing interest in the students, availability, encouragement and relating lessons in everyday terms and examples that are relevant to the students. Give examples of how you have demonstrated these behaviors in the classroom such as finding out something about your students' interests, hobbies, and aspirations.

How do you give your students recognition and positive reinforcement? Focus on developing self-worth by providing honest and effective encouragement and valuation. Include aspects such as acknowledging the student's efforts as well as accomplishments, the words and language you use and your body language and adapting the reinforcement to meet the particular needs of the student. Provide specific examples to support your answer. How do you communicate with a parent about a student's performance? Interview answers should demonstrate your ability to work together with parents to help and assist students, to encourage parents to provide the right support and environment for optimal learning and your ability to remain non defensive and positive. Again support your answer with examples. Click on the links below to view teacher interview questions and answers that explore other areas of competence. Use the practical answer guidelines to formulate your own excellent answers. Teacher job interview questions about your subject knowledge and technological skills Miscellany
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The Filipino alphabet. Personally I think they should have stuck with the 19761987 version so they could use standard foreign spelling for all English and Spanish words and then use native spelling for truly local words. EG: Instead of "Filipino" it would be "Philipino". o 'The Tagalog, Baybayin or Alibata alphabet is one of a number of closely related scripts used in the Philippines until the 17th Century AD. It probably developed from the Kawi script of Java, Bali and Sumatra, which in turn descended from the Pallava script, one of the southern Indian scripts derived from Brahmi.' [ref]

This syllabic alphabet is roughly 3 vowels, 14 consonants with an "a" sound, 14 consonants with an "e" or "i" sound, and 14 consonants with an "o" or "u" sound. o 1930-1976. 20 letters aka "Abakada" o a b k d e g h i l m n ng o p r s t u (20 Abakada) ba ka da ga ha la ma na nga pa sa ta wa ya (14 Baybayin consonants)
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1976-1987. 31 letters. 11 new letters (c, ch, f, j, ll, , q, rr, v, x, and z). Equivalent to the 30 letter Spanish alphabet plus ng. a b c ch d e f g h i j k l ll m n ng o p q r rr s t u v w x y z (31 Filipino) a b c ch d e f g h i j k l ll m n o p q r rr s t u v w x y z (30 Spanish)a b c d e fghijkl mn o p q r s t u v w x y z (26 English)

1987+. 28 letters. Equivalent to the 26 letter English alphabet plus the Spanish and the native ng. o a b c d e f g h i j k l m n ng o p q r s t u v w x y z (28 Filipino) o a b c ch d e f g h i j k l ll m n o p q r rr s t u v w x y z (30 Spanish) abc defghijkl mn o p q r s t u v w x y z (26 English)
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Days of the week starting with Monday. Note the non-standard Spanish. o Lunes o Martes o Miyerkules o Huwebes o Biyernes o Sabado o Lingo Meals of the day: o agahan is breakfast o tanghalian is lunch o hapunan is dinner Family names: o lolo is grandfather or any male relation of that generation in relation to you o lola is grandmother or any female relation of that generation in relation to you o papa or ama is father o mama or ina is mother o tito or tiyo is uncle or any male relation of that generation in relation to you o tita or tiya is uncle or any female relation of that generation in relation to you o asawa is spouse o kuya (manoy in the Bicol dialect) is older brother or any male relation of that generation in relation to you o ate (manay in the Bicol dialect) is older sister or any female relation of that generation in relation to you o anak is child o apo is grandchild o pinsan is cousin o pamangkin is nephew or niece

Glossary Ano ang pangalan ng anak mo? OR Ano ang pangalan ng anak ninyo? What is your child's name? anting-anting magical charms or amulets buwaya ka! A bit of swearing: "You're a crocodile!" bahala na "I don't care what happens in the future, as long as I survive now." bayanihan Working together and sharing the results. buhay pa tayo "We're still alive". One of the more common responses to the question: Kumusta ka? = How are you? Eto = "here" and buhay pa = "still alive" are other common responses. See also "Buhay Pa Tayo" [http://www.georgehernandez.com/h/aaBlog/post.asp?PostID=321]. dali hurry gahgalauw Spelling? Mess with. EG: "Gahgalauw the computer." hindi "no". See also oo. iyan That one. Kamusta mundo! Hello world!. A common phrase in testing programming code. kasi because. kumusta ka "how are you?" Typical greeting. Variation of the Spanish "como esta?"

lipad Fly. EG: The film Lipad, Darna, Lipad = Fly, Darna, Fly (1973), starred Vilma Santos as Darna/Narda. mabait kind mabuhay "long live". A positive expression. manok chicken maraming salamat Lots of thanks. ng (1) A letter of the Filipino language. (2) "of". EG: "Unibersidad ng Pilipinas" is "University of Philippines. ocho ocho dancing oo "yes". See also hindi. sandali lang Just a moment; wait a second. sarimanok A legendary bird of the Maranao people of the Mindanao island of the Philippines. Manok is the Philippine word for chicken. The sarimanok is often rendered as a fanciful cock and is a symbol of good fortune. [I put this in Wikipedia]. tinikling Dancing involving two long clapping bamboo stick. The pattern is tap-tap slam, tap-tap slam, ....