Discussion Post #3
Claim: Teachers have the most important role in education because they take on a multitude of professions to ensure that students have the necessary knowledge for academic, social, and professional achievement.
Evidence: Teachers are able to influence student success most directly in the education system because of the many responsibilities they have inside and outside of the classroom. The Learning to Teach textbook outlines a few major roles a teacher has that shapes education as a whole.
• Teacher as a Scientist: Historically, notable educators have studied the process of learning and concluded the most effective ways of teaching. From these studies, three learning theories evolved, being the behaviorist learning theory, the cognitive learning theory, and the constructivist learning theory (Enz, Bergeron, & Wolfe, 81). Through these experimental observations, educators have been able to condition, expand, and diversify school systems around the world. For example, the cognitive theory emphasizes how content is processed by learners (Enz, Bergeron, & Wolfe, 85). Because of this theory, teachers are able to instruct classrooms effectively with the cognitive sequence to help students acquire knowledge. These learning theories influence our education system and can greatly enhance the academic success of a student.
• Teacher as a Communicator: Being an effective communicator is an extremely important role that teachers have within the education system.
Within the elementary classroom, there is a copious amount of rules, guidelines and considerations a teacher must take into account. Learning theories such as social, cognitive, and behavioral learning should be implemented to provide framework and boundaries for the children. When incorporating learning theories in the classroom, it is important to have a clear understanding of how they work and how they will benefit the child and the teacher. These particular theories allows the teacher to run an efficient and effective classroom from day one.
Why is teaching an important profession to me? Life is about something, but what it is about for me it is the passing of knowledge that will make society move forward. Without the teacher, we would be in the dark, because, the light of someone teaching would not be. We would not advance as a society, on Medicare or agricultural advances.
Students will only use technology for this investigation when they have been given permission to do so.
Three main theories of education exist: behavioral, constructivist, and cognitive. I find myself ideologically aligned most closely with the constructivist approach, yet for reasons to be explored later in this document, find the theory one that can only offer guidance for my actions as a teacher a portion of the time I am working with students. Constructivism means students don’t just absorb information and understand
The struggles of who should choose the book, the qualified teacher or the student who wants a voice. Teachers should pick and assign the book for the next school year. The teacher know the standards, have attended college, and getting paid to teach the students to the best of their abilities. Students have gender differences in choosing their book or common interests. They could get in a fight. So, are you ready to hear why teachers should choose the books.
Popular literature has always had some sects of harsh material, no matter the era or culture. These books were specifically designed by the author to be taboo in some way, for various different reasons. Despite the often considered inappropriate content contained in these books, many English teachers have begun to use them to broaden students understanding of literature. This, in turn, has angered the many parents of sheltered children, as they wished to keep their children away from the evils of profanity and obscenity. However, despite what these parents may think, the teacher is doing much more good for the students than harm. English teachers should be able to teach questionable books to their students because it will prepare them for conflicting ideas, show them dark realities, and help students better problem solve.
The purpose of this assignment, above all things is to show you how through this course as a whole that I have discovered new things that will influence the way I feel and teacher a subject in the near future. Through the bulk of this semester especially for those who have taken the online class can attest to is the amount of work in little amount of time to do it but it was achieved and succeeded, as you said Dr. Moore “ If you can handle this class you should be awarded for it especially if it is online”. But none the less I strived and with each chapter gained more knowledge in the student that I will have in the future and what is going on in their brains more specific, what motivated them, what they were search for
In the 21st century it would be perceived that verbalizing offensive remarks aimed at immigrants would be non-existent however, the above scenario highlights that there is still unacceptable behaviour happening towards the culturally diverse students in early primary school classrooms around Australia (Lawrence, Brooker, & Goodnow, 2012). By children copying the beliefs and values of their parents they fail to acknowledge and comprehend diverse cultures in their surroundings (Siraj-Blatchford and Clarke, 2004). Without proper guidance in educational settings, children like Abedi who is mentioned in the above scenario will be forced to fight in maintaining their sense of identity and constantly struggle with fitting into
The roles of a teacher are so many and so varied that it is impossible to list them all, but one of the most important is preparing students to learn, not only in the classroom, but everywhere, and for the rest of their lives.
Education is a key element that directs one's life to success. By having knowledge one holds the power to make goals a reality. Teachers are responsible to help goals, such as, learning to read become a reality. It is the responsibility of the teacher to give the students the best quality of education in order for the students to be able to have a positive experience as well success in life. I feel students should be given the opportunity to learn the facts, the truth, not just parts of it. I feel as an educator one needs to give the students the opportunity to
A. Behaviorism, constructivism and cognitivism are relatively common theories used in the classroom as ways to approach student learning. Behaviorism focuses on observable behavior, such as students answering questions correctly, or being able to follow directions to complete a task as instructed. Characteristics of a classroom that uses behaviorism might be memorization of facts, writing vocabulary words, or a token reward system to inspire the desired behavior and decrease undesired behaviors. Constructivism, as indicated by the root word “construct,” focuses on the construction of new ideas, or expanding on what is already known. Students in a classroom using constructivism as a means for learning might seem more actively engaged
The education habits of students are rooted in them from the earliest days of their educational careers. The different influences on students, whether it be inside educational institutions, or outside is huge. The teacher of a classroom is the first and most pertinent influence in a student's educational career. Teachers provide students with the basic skills they would need to survive not only in the academic world, but also the world beyond. The relationship between teachers and their students is the key element in creating an educational atmosphere that is both pleasant and effective.
Teacher play a significate role in the path that their students take within their schooling years as much as when they finish school. It is important to remember that those early experiences with language and literacy in the classroom will build the foundation and confidence the students will require further in life (Cremin p. 2012). Learning
Education plays a vital role in many steps toward many goals that I want to achieve. In today’s age it’s becoming more important to get a higher education such as a master’s degree that helps people like myself reach their highest potential in life and the success that we all want as a society and culture. The economy has propelled this type of education as a nesousary tool in order for people to get a job this expectably important on the federal levels that deals with Law enforcement. However, as society and everything around us is changing towards a world that deals with technology and people point of view of the law enforcement. so does the requirements of the law that are put in place. this means the level of education is also changes such as a high school diploma or associates degree no longer carrying the same esteem as they had in the past, as higher education is known required to fulfill aspirations. I am willing to put in the time and work necessary to become the best at my profession by obtaining a master’s degree in my chosen field.
Understanding knowledge and the way it is processed allows for teachers to create teaching strategies to deliver their content matching theoretical frameworks that underpin how knowledge is developed. There are many underpinnings on how knowledge is developed and these are significant to the conceptual frameworks known as learning theories. Learning theories can be used effectively to improve the quality of learning through enhacing teachers abilities to improve their practice (McLeod & Golby, 2003). Bandura (1986), Vygotsky (1986), Skinner (1974), and Piaget (1974), are all theorist that have offered insight into how individuals process learning. For the purpose of this essay, the differences between the Constructivists and Behaviourist will be discussed in aims to highlight the direct links between learning and behaviour.