The Shift Of Teaching Best Practice

As schools were faced with these daunting expectations to meet standards, state agencies, school boards, and administration all had to re-evaluate current practices, not only in the form of what should be taught, but how it should be taught (Performance Evaluation Advisory Council, n.d.). In more appropriate terms,

President Obama initiated a new platform for education that would replace the (No Child Left Behind Act). The President, implemented a compelling education approach that guaranteed that every student will receive exceptional education. In his 2008 campaign, he increased the public awareness, by improving the education system K-12. “While NCLB has been invaluable in providing a clear picture of which schools and students are struggling, it is only the beginning of education reform" (Press release, July 16, 2008). 2008) President Obama stated, “I will not settle for an America where some kids don’t have a chance. I’ll invest in early-childhood education. (Speech at 2008 Democratic Convention Aug 27,

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2010- President Barrack Obama’s “Race to the Top” program ushered in a wave of educational reforms as states competed for federal grants in the midst of a

This document aims to provide teachers an introduction to the new SEND code of practice and how it affects schools and teaching practices.

Many countries around the world are striving to reach the top of the academic heap surrounded by a fast-paced, swiftly evolving technological upheaval and economic culture. And why wouldn’t they want to be at the top of that pile? Recognition as having some of the brightest in the world and the ability to pave the way for the future is certainly a goal for any country that wants to better the community or forward an agenda. This issue is addressed in the essay Why School? by Mike Rose. Rose examines the idea that the current learning environment maintained by American schools is fueled by political agendas and a bias to teach to be the best. This is opposed to the idea of teaching to learn, and experience, and grow as a populace. Rose

Obama on July 24th, 2009 when giving a speech on the idea and probable implementation of his new program called Race to the Top. Taxpayers in America pay more money per student in comparison to other nations, but our education system is far from the best in the world. President Obama and his administration demanded a higher quality education for all American children. Not only did President Obama and his administration demand a higher quality education for America, but also a complete and competitive education. That is why President Obama presented every state, including Washington D.C, with an opportunity to participate in “Race to the Top.” Supported by a 4.35 billion dollar investment, the “Race to the Top” program received strong criticisms, and ended up losing it’s funding.

Education is valued as one of the most important aspects of socio-economic group mobilization and social elevation in the United States. Operating under a human capital ideology education in the U.S. is a means to provide education to individuals in an effort for continued economic advancement for our nation. However, as times change education fails to completely change with it. Secondary education is no longer seen as a means to earning financial stability. Primary education encompasses complexity of issues that still remain to be addressed wholly. With the creation of the U.S. Constitution states are given power to construct education. Educational reform continues to be complex with ever changing politicians and platforms failing to have the time to create long lasting systematic changes but also not fully grasp educational challenges collectively. Educational reform such as Elementary Secondary Education Act of 1965 and its versions No Child Left Behind Act and Every Child Succeeds Act 2015 has changed the way students learn and teachers teach. The need for continued educational innovations is of the utmost importance. We as a society continue to strive for creating organizational policies and pedagogies that not only enhance research but a allow for a greater society understanding and applicability to enhance education for millions.

In 2009, his administration revised the School Amelioration Grants program and engendered the Race to the Top Program, an initiative that seeks to transform underperforming public schools into charter

So, what was the initiative that was offered? It’s called “Race to the Top,” and it is essentially a competitive grant that was offered by the US Department of Education in the tune of $4.35 billion.

Although many students in America should be experts in the areas of history and government, they aren’t. Students all around the U.S. are getting low test scores in these subjects. They don’t

No teachers are similar as well as no students learn in the same way. Every teacher has their own unique teaching style which is based on their educational philosophy, their classroom’s demographic, what subject area they teach, and the school’s mission statement. Up until now, teachers are looking for a system that will engage students in the educational process and will develop the students’ critical thinking skills. Moreover, teachers want the classroom to be in order and in control, but they also want their students to appreciate the learning procedure. These teaching styles can be divided into two approaches – the teacher-centered and learner-centered.

President Obama’s next issue in the State of the Union Address was the need for education reform. President Obama talked about the need to improve the quality of education. Republican and Democratic governors throughout the country introduced a plan last year called Race to the Top; to summarize it states “If you show us the most innovative plans to improve teacher quality and student achievement, we'll show you the money.” The President supported Race to the Top by giving an example of a high school in Colorado rated to be one of the worst in the state; after the first year the school went through rectification ninety-seven percent of the seniors graduated.

Furthermore, as I read the assigned articles and viewed videos, I realized that my teachers obviously, followed Piaget’s, Vygotsky. Dewey, and Bruner constructivist view because they used the theory of assimilation and accommodation, e.g., the learning of a new experience and changing of a person’s worldview. I also discovered after deep reflection on this week’s assignment, how much of an impact my teachers had on my teaching style. Before retiring, I taught based on what my students needed. Therefore, much of my teaching mixed the theories of, Constructivism, Social Constructivism and Cognitive-Behavioral depending on the student.

My teaching philosophy is to create an environment that stimulates learning so that students gain the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to become proficient professionals. While teaching foundational knowledge is important, there are other essential skills and abilities that students must acquire in order to successfully transition from being a student to becoming a physical therapy professional. These skills and abilities include thinking critically as well as interacting and communicating effectively with patients and other health care practitioners. I emphasize to students that it is imperative to realize the impact of developing a therapeutic rapport with patients while providing quality, patient-centered care to optimize the healing process. Therefore, when deciding what to teach, I not only consider the content presented, but also how I can foster discussions with students so that they can apply information based on varying contextual factors. I also attempt to provide students a framework for how to achieve professional excellence, which I aim to model as I fulfill my roles and responsibilities as a teacher and provider of clinical instruction. This framework is rooted in five central tenets: