Submitted by Winnona Dancy (not verified) on April 23, 2008 - 10:52.
I agree with Jonathon Kozol. Be different. This concept gives a license for teachers to show students that the traditional can be evaluated and updated. Who wants to be in a class or school where the main purpose is taking test? What exactly do test measure besides regurgitating information that has been forced on students for comprehension? It is possible to know valuable information without the need of being tested to the extremes.
New teachers need to understand that students need to have a relationship with them. Students are at school at least 180 days a year. They need the teacher to make learning a pleasant and exciting experience.
New teachers need to understand that their input is important. They must learn to tolerate what they think is antiquated and respond with solutions to make the experience more appealing to the climate of the school.
New Teachers New Experiences
Submitted by Winnona Dancy (not verified) on April 23, 2008 - 10:52.
I agree with Jonathon Kozol. Be different. This concept gives a license for teachers to show students that the traditional can be evaluated and updated. Who wants to be in a class or school where the main purpose is taking test? What exactly do test measure besides regurgitating information that has been forced on students for comprehension? It is possible to know valuable information without the need of being tested to the extremes.
New teachers need to understand that students need to have a relationship with them. Students are at school at least 180 days a year. They need the teacher to make learning a pleasant and exciting experience.
New teachers need to understand that their input is important. They must learn to tolerate what they think is antiquated and respond with solutions to make the experience more appealing to the climate of the school.