A second challenge for success lies in the teacher's ideological perspective, as this latter affects how one teaches. According to David Ferrero (2006), educators are divided by traditionalism and innovation. However, teaching that leads to achievement gains (e.g., via standardized testing) does not mean that educators have to choose between one or the other. There is a concept of "innovative traditionalism" that is student-centered, yet has been shown to improve standardized achievement test scores. This has been accomplished in two Chicago-area high schools by "a combination of test prep, classical content, and collaboratively developed thematic projects grounded in controversy and designed to cultivate student voice and civic engagement" (p. 11). The following table (Ferrero, 2006, p. 11) illustrates the essential differences in education's ideological divide, which can be bridged.
Sir your article is very well written. The comments are also a treasure of knowledge and understanding. I’ve never met a Jew, all I know about Jews is from the Bible. As you said that Jews are to be a light unto the world, I think Jews will be hated untill they be what they are meant to be.
It’s been 2000 years since Jesus Christ came to the world. How long are you going to run from the truth? How can you still compare him to Buddha or some Idols. Even from the comments we can see what’s coming and how long do you have. Every prophecy is going to be fulfilled. When the final time comes, whose side are you going to be? Does your logic tells you that you will be on His side just because you’re born a Jew? STOP RUNNING!!!!
Knowledge: Memorization and recitation fall within the knowledge level. Teachers might rely on a lecture method and assigned readings. They are transmitters of knowledge. Students remain passive and acquire familiarity with the material, take notes, memorize, and study enough so that they can recall information at least long enough to pass tests, which might be multiple choice or true/false. Such tests rely on one-right answer. “Opinions and values are excluded from this type of testing” (p. 162). When writing, students tend to parrot back what the teacher has said. However, the ability to recite information that has been memorized does not mean that students know what they are saying.
NOTE: Memorization does not come easy for learners, but some memorization is involved in mathematics. For example, read by Margaret Groves (2010). She stated, "Quite simply, a lack of fluency in basic math fact recall significantly hinders a child's subsequent progress with problem-solving, algebra and higher-order math concepts. This can have a serious impact on a child's overall self confidence and general academic performance" (para. 1). Get some memorization tips/techniques and learn how to improve your short and long-term memory at .
Indeed, Howard Gardner has stated that multiple intelligences are not learning styles. In Gardner's view, a style or learning style "is a hypothesis of how an individual approaches the range of materials." There are two basic problems. First, "the notion of 'learning styles' is itself not coherent. Those who use this term do not define the criteria for a style, nor where styles come from, how they are recognized/assessed/exploited." Second, "When researchers have tried to identify learning styles, teach consistently with those styles, and examine outcomes, there is not persuasive evidence that the learning style analysis produces more effective outcomes than a 'one size fits all approach.' " Labeling a style (e.g., visual or auditory learner) might actually be unhelpful or inconceived. Putting a label on it does not mean the "style" fits all learning scenarios (Gardner, in Strauss, 2013).
Exam is tomorrow
Late for work
Car breaks down The Prioritizer
Planning, goal setting
Essay is due in a week
Relaxation The Yes-Man
unimport phone calls are taken
Other peoples small problems
Peer Pressure The Slacker
Too much T.V.
Excessive computer games
Time wasters URGENT NOT URGENT
T What's the difference between important and urgent?
Important- your most important things, your first things, activities that contribute to your mission or your goals.
Urgent- pressing things, in your face things, activities that demand immediate attention Habit 3: Put First Things First.
In his #1 bestseller, Stephen R. Covey presented a framework for personal effectiveness. The following is a summary of the first part of his book, concluding with a list of the seven habits.
This does not mean that only production capacity is important. If one builds capacity but never uses it, there will be no production. There is a balance between building production capacity and actually producing. Finding the right tradeoff is central to one's effectiveness.
We can choose to be reactive to our environment. For example, if the weather is good, we will be happy. If the weather is bad, we will be unhappy. If people treat us well, we will feel well; if they don't, we will feel bad and become defensive. We also can choose to be proactive and not let our situation determine how we will feel. Reactive behavior can be a self-fulfilling prophecy. By accepting that there is nothing we can do about our situation, we in fact become passive and do nothing.
The first habit of highly effective people is proactivity. Proactive people are driven by values that are independent of the weather or how people treat them. Gandhi said, "They cannot take away our self respect if we do not give it to them." Our response to what happened to us affects us more than what actually happened. We can choose to use difficult situations to build our character and develop the ability to better handle such situations in the future.
After language arts we reviewed our 1st habit. Our first habit is ‘Be Proactive.’ We have really been trying make this vocabulary a part of our every day language. We remind ourselves everyday how we can be proactive!
Being proactive means assessing the situation and developing a positive response for it. Organizations can be proactive rather than be at the mercy of their environment. For example, a company operating in an industry that is experiencing a downturn can develop a plan to cut costs and actually use the downturn to increase .
Once we decide to be proactive, exactly where we focus our efforts becomes important. There are many concerns in our lives, but we do not always have control over them. One can draw a circle that represents areas of concern, and a smaller circle within the first that represents areas of control. Proactive people focus their efforts on the things over which they have influence, and in the process often expand their area of influence. Reactive people often focus their efforts on areas of concern over which they have no control. Their complaining and negative energy tend to shrink their circle of influence.
The fundamental challenges of the teaching profession are also well-articulated in Connecticut's , which includes "six domains and 46 indicators that identify the foundational skills and competencies that pertain to all teachers, regardless of the subject matter, field or age group they teach" (p. 2). They are useful for teacher preparation programs, beginning teachers, and experienced teachers. For example, among professional responsibilities, the Connecticut Department of Education (2010) indicated "Continually engaging in reflection, self-evaluation and professional development to enhance their understandings of content, pedagogical skills, resources and the impact of their actions on student learning" (p. 10). Collaboration and proactive communication with colleagues, administrators, students, and families are featured elements, as are understanding the legal rights of individuals with disabilities, and the role that race, gender, and culture might have on professional interactions with students, families, and colleagues, and ethical uses of technology.