While they are interpreted differently according to the context or
experience of the teacher concerned, they do prescribe a set of expectations which all teachers must meet at a level appropriate to their phase of development.
Not exact matches
A multimodal learning system is also beginning to emerge: instructor - centered learning, which is the traditional approach, but with technology that helps the
teacher mediate the delivery
of courseware and instruction; pupil - centered learning, in which the student uses Internet resources to expand learning
experiences; and collaborative learning, in which the student and others on the Internet work together on cross-disciplinary projects
concerning open - ended problems.
In my
experience of working closely with schools, I have learnt that despite having so much choice,
teachers are not
concerned with what technology brand they're using or whether they have the latest model, just as long as it works.
The first study into
teachers»
experiences with the Prevent strategy - a duty which requires schools (and other authorities) to refer any
concerns of radicalisation, has been conducted.
In my
experience, it is not unusual for
teachers to 1) not really know that much about the test scores they are attempting to explain, and 2) be civil toward me yet completely discount most
of the questions I ask and the
concerns I raise.
An important consideration appears to be that starting salaries and the salaries
of experienced teachers are in line with other professional salaries in the country
concerned.
I've tried to convey what
teachers have been telling me, as well as my own classroom
experiences, in a way that might get the attention
of those
concerned with improving schools.
Some
teachers had
experienced disrespect from school leadership who not only failed to consult staff on policy and practice, but dismissed their ideas or
concerns out
of hand and demanded unquestioning compliance.
Nationwide,
concerns about
teacher shortages and the retention
of experienced teachers, particularly in certain subject areas and states, have been growing in recent years.
Julie McCulloch, primary specialist at the Association
of School and College Leaders, congratulated schools,
teachers and children on the results, but said her organisation has «grave
concerns» about the impact
of SATs on the curriculum and children's «broader
experience» at primary school.
The Child Protection Unit also encourages the development
of safe, supportive, and nurturing relationships between students and school staff by providing
teachers with techniques for reframing student behavior and responding in a supportive way, and materials for logging
concerns and developing support plans for students
experiencing difficulties in their lives.
We need a strong leader in the U.S. Department
of Education that has
experience in the public school system and is aware
of the
concerns of parents,
teachers, and students within the system.
A
teacher leader must understand the needs
of the
teacher participants so that the professional development addresses
teachers»
concerns and is geared to their knowledge and
experience.
Though he expected to hear
concerns and even protests to making videos
of teachers leading instruction, he has
experienced neither.
Key findings show that the virtual field
experience helped to clarify misconceptions, preconceptions, and
concerns and led to a better understanding
of Virtual School teaching skills and
teacher's role as well as the supportive role
of technology.
The completion
of one cycle
of experiential learning helped them gain a better understanding
of VS, the key VS teaching skills, the VS
teacher's responsibilities, and the role
of technology in VS. It also helped the
teacher candidates to address their preconceptions and misconceptions, which minimized their
concerns about VS. What began with a motivation to acquire the required contact field
experience hours ended with spurred interest in a potential career related to VS.
The findings in this study show that personal history plays an important role in the
teacher candidates» perceptions
of VS. Because they all had some form
of experience with online or distance education courses, they had misconceptions and preconceptions that resulted in
concerns about VS. It was necessary, therefore, to address these inaccurate ideas and to help the
teacher candidates modify their preconceptions by allowing them to go through the field
experience virtually and placing them with an exemplary VS
teacher with whom they could observe good practice.
«The standard - setting and writing
of the standards included a significant number
of people from the testing industry, but did not include a significant number
of experienced teachers, subject - matter experts, and other educators from the outset, nor did it engage other informed and
concerned interests, such as early childhood educators and educators
of children with disabilities,» explained Ravitch.
Practical
concerns of teachers in their early years as they face the challenges
of entering the classroom and the profession were noted; BTs relayed
experiences ranging from school culture to classroom procedures to uniform expectations for BT support.
Good
teachers have always held students to high expectations and showed sincere
concern with the individual needs
of students, however, as technology advances, more tools have become available to support
teachers and students in constructing a more personalized
experience.
This finding lends itself to the rationale for the current study to examine science
teachers»
experiences, attitudes, perceptions,
concerns, and support needs related to the use
of educational computer games specifically in the science classroom.
Led by the Charter Community
of Silicon Valley (CCSV)- which represents Santa Clara County's charter public schools and serves as the voice for over 30,000 charter public school students in the region - CCSV members, collectively engaged principals,
teachers, parents and students to call, write letters and personally meet with Senator Beall to share their positive
experiences with charter public schools and
concerns about the bill itself.
Reformers have been less
concerned about school closures in communities
of color; more willing «to destabilize the democratic institutions»; more
concerned about cutting costs; more willing to subject poor children
of color to unproven experiments; less
concerned about ensuring the presence
of experienced, well - qualified
teachers and small classes; more willing to impose test - driven curricula; less
concerned about kids pushed out
of school; and more willing to privatize education.
We addressed these
concerns by recruiting three
experienced teacher - supervisors with clear expertise in the target task
of observing
teachers.
In addition, cross-case analyses revealed other important components not on the original list: positive school culture (marked by rituals and traditions that celebrate student accomplishment,
teacher innovation, parental commitment and a shared ethos
of caring,
concern and commitment to helping students learn); dynamic, personalized assessment systems; emphasis on the world
of work; and deliberate fostering
of learning
experiences that develop initiative, self - regulation, persistence and collaboration.
People easily buy - in to the idea that a
teacher has
experience and
concern for education, which is true, without understanding the specifics
of board governance and the RCW's that mandate «Ethics in Public Service» (Chapter 42.52 RCW).
Written for
teacher educators, higher education administrators, policy makers, and others
concerned with issues
of race, the book is comprised
of four parts that each represent a distinct perspective on the struggle for racial justice: contributors reflect on their
experiences working as educators
of Color to transform the culture
of predominately White institutions, navigating the challenges
of whiteness within
teacher education, building transformational bridges within classrooms, and training current and inservice
teachers through concrete models
of racial justice.
Compensation for Prior Work
Experience: Supporting Research
Of particular concern for the teaching profession are the quality and number of teachers available in math, science and special education and of those serving high - poverty student
Of particular
concern for the teaching profession are the quality and number
of teachers available in math, science and special education and of those serving high - poverty student
of teachers available in math, science and special education and
of those serving high - poverty student
of those serving high - poverty students.
In their role as
teacher educators, two authors
of this paper were particularly
concerned with the problem
of teachers being asked to teach in dialogic ways without having
experienced this kind
of teaching for themselves, and with a related problem
of practice.
The State Board
of Regents issued a quick statement
of concern, noting that «The Board
of Regents and State Education Department are focused on ensuring that strong and effective
teachers with the proper training,
experience and credentials are educating New York's children in every public school — including charter schools.
«What is most worrying is the PAC's
concern that the Department appears to have little clue about how to counter the exodus
of experienced teachers from the profession.
Both beginning
teachers and
experienced, professionally active
teachers expressed
concerns about taking up the role
of educational expert and more collaborative roles where they could revise, challenge, or extend other
teachers» ideas.
As a way
of working with resistant preservice
teachers, a Freirian approach to virtual field
experiences was not
concerned with imposing multicultural understanding but with utilizing diverse settings to illustrate the relevance
of multiculturalism in practical ways that might reshape convictions regarding appropriate curriculum and instruction in public education.
Oakland Tech High School
teacher, Steve Wright shared his
experience of studying school - wide grades by demographic and feeling deeply
concerned about the achievement gaps between white, African American, and Latino students at his school.
It argues that, in continuing to pay premiums for
experience and educational attainment,
teacher salaries are potentially making it harder to recruit and hold onto
teachers of color and young
teachers, despite
concerns about the lack
of diversity in the teaching force and high rates
of teacher turnover.
To address these
concerns some have recommended that
teacher preparation programs integrate technology throughout the entire preservice
teacher experience by providing faculty models for effective technology integration (Handler & Marshall, 1992; ISTE, 1999; NCATE, 1997; U.S. Congress, 1995; President's Committee
of Advisors on Science and Technology [PCAST], 1997; Wetzel, 1993; Willis & Mehlinger, 1996).
Teacher Brian Klems has
experience concerning newsletters, Facebook, and Twitter accounts with hundreds
of thousands
of followers and subscribers.
The
experience of entering the first
of three rooms (and the one most
concerned with nature themes) is not unlike walking into a biology
teacher's classroom — one who's been around long enough to have a menagerie
of empty mayonnaise jars filled with things, glass gallon ja
You could ask them about their
experiences of talking with
teachers and other staff and how well the school has handled any
concerns they've had.
Cherrybrook Public School - making belonging visible At Cherrybrook Public School
teachers acted on their
concern about children who
experienced anxiety and explored the potential
of KidsMatter Primary as a framework to support them to assist students.
When
teachers at Cherrybrook Public School expressed
concerns about the increasing number
of students
experiencing anxiety, Beth Chant, at
teacher at the school, found her way to the KidsMatter website and has been passionate about the initiative ever since.
Fostering this type
of motivation might be an important objective for education and may strongly depend on positive social relationships with the
teacher, a positive classroom climate, balance between student and
teacher concerns, appropriate feedback and
experiences of competence.9, 10