Ed Psych. Articles and Chapter 1 Reviews:
In my opinion, all of these articles deal with ways that teachers need to adapt and learn. These articles are explaining different ways teachers have to adjust to fit into certain schools and deal with certain students. I think that is how all of these articles relate to Chapter 1 in the text. The articles relate to Chapter 1 in the text by explaining all of the ways that teachers need to adapt and learn in their new environments. Teachers that move to different states, first year teachers, and teacher that have a diverse classroom all have to adjust to a different way of teaching and adjusting to a new environment.
While I read the articles, I really agreed with the statement that "teaching is both an art and science." This is so true. In the little time that I have had in the classroom so far, teaching is much more than just a science. You can not simple teach the students and expect them to produce. As a teacher, you have to make your job an art of sorts. You must allow the students to enjoy their work and have fun while they are doing it. It have you find a balance between the science of teaching and the art of teaching. I also agreed with the statement that have teacher has some sort of bias. I understand that not every teacher will admit this; however, it is true for almost all teachers in the workforce. I believe that everyday you must make a conscience effort to treat every single student the same. I believe that it is a teachers job to provide a safe and healthy learning environment for the students. So showing the students that you have a bias can affect the whole class. It is important to treat every student as an individual, but still remembering to treat them all the same.
I think that teaching is a national job. Therefore, I think that the process for teachers to move from state to state should be easier. Although, I do agree that every state requires certain exceptions to be met by a transferring teaching. As I will be moving to Idaho, I would like the requirement for transferring to be easier and require less time. If teachers decide to not get certified in the state that graduated from, the wait to teach in another state could be years. However, if you do certified within the state you got your degree from, you can teach while you are meeting that states teaching requirements. I do think that it is a state-to-state decision on how schools and education should be run, but I do not think that a teacher moving from state to state should be hindered by this.
Well said to talk about the fun learning process students should enjoy--yes, it's an art to attract your audience so they can focus on the contents you want to convey! When you try to trouble shoot student's learning issue, you are conducting the research to improve the individual's development--teaching is science!
ReplyDeleteI am happy to learn that our neighboring states are kind for the switch of the teacher certificate fro the different state! Fist few years are the most difficult to survive for the novice teachers--so mentorship, supportive administration, and resources availability are very helpful tips to get in the track!
Many novice teachers especially Caucasians feel offensive when the read these research, but it’s a phenomena happened at school and we as the teacher need to be aware of it! I am glad to hear your reflection about the teaching attitude for the diverse learners--this research provides us the reflection of how teachers need to be cautioned of the stereotype and response/reaction for the specific ethnic groups.