Intentionally teaching is thinking how your teaching is personally impacting the child. You have to be aware that anything you do or say will have an impact on the child. Some of the benefits of intentional teaching is building a strong positive relationship with the child and it also leads to the child being more invested in what they're being taught because they feel how important it is. Having a structured class with a learning and positive environment does wonders to the potential of the student displays. If teachers are not intentional in their teachings it can have negative effects like the child not caring for their work or engaging in the classroom. That could lead too not fully reaching their full potential.

What is the purpose of intentional teaching? What are the benefits of intentional teaching for teachers and for children? If teachers are not intentional, what do you believe is/are the disadvantages to children's learning?