Reflections
I'm becoming increasingly aware of how much my background and values will influence my teaching. This week we were encouraged to think about what should be passed on to students, and it was only upon thinking about it, that I realised how tempting it seems to try and make my students just like me. However, my students aren't me, they have different backgrounds, skills, interests, and values. Reading for my other units has suggested that consideration of who they are and what is of interest and relevance to them will keep them more engaged, and is more likely to help them become life long learners. I feel this is something to keep in mind continually through this course and my teaching career. It also relates to some of our course provocations, in particular, what kind of teacher do I want to be? What will students want and need from me? and should we teach students or subjects?
this is really great Michael - thanks
ReplyDeleteKerrie