05/01/2018; TESOL 103-LESSON
2.
Is the Great American Teacher Dead?
“In this article, I
attempt to provide ways in which the great American teacher can be resurrected
through the use of meaningfulness, metacognition, Transformative Education,
cultural introspection, cross-cultural exploration, brain research,
Invitational Education, and the study of human universals extant in all cultures.”
Says John J. Ivers before start
with the article.
One
thing that called my attention is when he says that he wants to provide ways that
the great American teacher can be resurrected. The word “resurrected” was the first
word that make me ponder about this article. Resurrect the great American teacher,
so this maybe can answer the title of this article, Is the Great American
Teacher Dead?
Here
are the ten most
important elements in good teaching. (All the is in parenthesis are my own comments).
1.Positive
teacher-student relationship (bring a supportive, inviting environment will
help to develop the relationship, also the teacher needs to have the real
intention to know the students background, etc.).
2.A
good “delivery”
3.Edifies
rather than damages a student’s self-concept.
4.Clarity
[through the use of many examples and Stories]. (Clarity is the way to the students
feel that can learn in the classroom with the teacher. Using examples and stories
are perfect to make to the students to understand the theme).
5.Encourages
deep and critical thinking.
6.Variety
instead of monotony [Do not forget the Ten- Minute Rule]. (Variety, powerful
word. It would make the class looks unique and the students would be exciting to
be there).
7.Grading
and workload is generally perceived to be fair.
8.Enthusiasm
and zest for the topic.
9.Meaningful
to real world problems
10.
Potentially transforms one’s world view from one of uncritical acceptance of
cultural dictates to one of deep, reflective, and compassionate thinking
Knowing these ten
important element, Are the teacher going to apply this knowledge? Using it, is
the great American teacher can be resurrected?
We talked a little about
the teacher, but is something else with relationship here and are, students and
parents.
“In the U.S., almost one in five
college students is seriously considering suicide.”
“Mario Martinez (2007),
an expert in culture and health, has suggested that causing people to feel shame
increases the production in their bodies of proinflammatory elements that lead
to heart disease and strokes in the long run.”
John J. Ivers said: When teachers
interact with students, their actions should embody the immortal words of Mark Twain
when he said, "Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions.
Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too,
can become great."
Invitational Education attempts to
create inviting, and therefore ideal, learning environments by emphasizing
optimism, trust, caring, intentionality, and respect.
If teachers, students and parents
apply the optimism, trust, caring and respect; this can be totally different.
I enjoyed reading this article and also,
I learned a lot and I have too much to apply to be a good teacher too.
You share some really interesting statistics, especially about the "culture and health" of students. How do you think we can help students see their role in the learning process? What about parents? What specifically can parents do to help in this process?
ResponderEliminarThe trilogy you mention about teachers, parents and students is important. Each of them provides elements of teaching and learning.
ResponderEliminarMy analysis at this point is to know that there are many teaching and learning tools that can be developed and practiced in class for the benefit of students.
But if I think about self-esteem, on the emotional side of the student, I ask myself, who teaches it and how does it teach it?, considering that it is a complement to the cognitive part that the student receives.