Intentional Teachers Research Paper

Intentional teachers are the ones that are 100% committed to their job and you can almost guarantee will be at the school later than the average teacher. Intentional teachers have a purpose for their actions and make decisions for a reason. In order to get a better understanding of what intentional teachers are we will first examine what an intentional teacher is and what they do. Second, we will review the fundamentals that guide teachers in making decisions and finally, I will describe what they mean to me.

To begin, On page 75 of the textbook, “Intentional teachers have a purpose for their actions; they make decisions for a reason. The intentional teacher plans carefully in advance, but also has enough knowledge to make thoughtful decisions throughout the day, even during the unplanned, spontaneous ‘teachable moments’ that inevitably arise”. Most of my experiences with intentional teachers have been positive. For example, when I was going into second grade a teacher named Mrs. Honnens from Kahoa elementary school decided to tutor me in math and reading over the summer to help me retain the information that I already learned in first grade. As school began to start again Mrs. Honnens ended up being my second grade …show more content…
First, you must consider what is known about development and learning of children within a given age range. Such as, knowing what is age appropriate while also knowing the developmental milestones within the age group that you're working with. Also, gather information about each child that you will be working with. For example, In my work place I always take the time at the beginning of the new preschool year that I learn at least five things about each child and their family so I can develop a strong bond between the kids. Lastly, Learn about the childs social and cultural contexts in which the child or children live. Next, I will describe what the three fundamentals mean to