Prompt 1: The Feiman-Nemser article discusses why new teachers need mentor teachers. What are Feiman-Nemser’s primary reasons for advocating mentoring programs for new teachers, and do you agree with her ideas? Why or why not? New teachers often find themselves overwhelmed with unforeseen demands of the classroom. In the article “Beyond Solo Teaching”, Feiman-Nemser discuss some of the challenges a first-year teacher may face and the importance of assigning a mentor teacher. I agree with Feiman-Nemser’s view of incorporating and fostering a professional learning community in the mentor process.
As stated in the article, an occasional check-in does not provide a first-year teacher with the feedback or growth required to be successful in …show more content…
According to Danielson, what are the most important aspects of effective teaching, and do you agree with her? Why or why not? The article questions “How good is good enough”? I agree with her research in improving the observations and establishing a common definition of what good teaching is. Danielson states “credibility in an evaluation system is essential”. This includes common understanding and adequate training of evaluators. Evaluators, just as teachers, need training and practice to refine their skills to provide informed feedback and establish creditability in the observation …show more content…
Why is learning to teach a difficult process-even for the best new teachers? The ability to teach is not taught in the course of a beginning teacher’s study. It is a skill set acquired in the classroom through observation and first-hand experience. A new teacher faces many challenges and require much support to survive their first year. A first year-teacher enters the classroom with knowledge, however, is underprepared for the art of teaching itself. The power point presentation states “teaching is a complex, higher cognitive activity” and emphasizes the importance of professional development for both new and experienced teachers
As stated in the article, an occasional check-in does not provide a first-year teacher with the feedback or growth required to be successful in …show more content…
According to Danielson, what are the most important aspects of effective teaching, and do you agree with her? Why or why not? The article questions “How good is good enough”? I agree with her research in improving the observations and establishing a common definition of what good teaching is. Danielson states “credibility in an evaluation system is essential”. This includes common understanding and adequate training of evaluators. Evaluators, just as teachers, need training and practice to refine their skills to provide informed feedback and establish creditability in the observation …show more content…
Why is learning to teach a difficult process-even for the best new teachers? The ability to teach is not taught in the course of a beginning teacher’s study. It is a skill set acquired in the classroom through observation and first-hand experience. A new teacher faces many challenges and require much support to survive their first year. A first year-teacher enters the classroom with knowledge, however, is underprepared for the art of teaching itself. The power point presentation states “teaching is a complex, higher cognitive activity” and emphasizes the importance of professional development for both new and experienced teachers