“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Teachers are an integral part of the community culture as they continue to shape the next generation of leaders. To aid in standardizing the quality of education, a set of standards have been created. In Danielson’s Enhancing Professional Practice (2nd Edition), Danielson explains the 4 domains, divided into 22 components, from which teachers are evaluated. To educators, Charlotte Danielson’s Domains are considered…
Summer Science Institute Reflection Paper Introduction Collaboration is a vital part of any educator 's success. Anytime teacher are able to get together to discuss curriculum or other parts of the learning process improvements can happen. During the two days of the Summer Science Institute I was able to work with not only members of my own department but also teachers across the district. Working on the standards we will be using is extremely important to me. I value the direction and…
without a significant relationship.” This was the situation of a teacher, Mr.Wayman and his class in the poem, “Students,” composed by Tom Wayman, and of an assistant professor, Katie and her students in an excerpt from the novel, “Crow Lake,” penned by Mary Lawson. Despite the remarking resemblance in the relationship shared by the instructors’ and their respective students there are numerous differences between the two pieces of literature because of the manner in which the teachers react when…
was able to build positive relationships with each student and teacher-supervisors that I interacted with. I have worked in a grade 4, grade 1, and now a grade 3 classroom. As I assisted in each classroom I was able to learn what my teacher-supervisors would expect from their educational assistant. My first practicum placement allowed me to gain experience of working in more than one grade 4 classroom. I was able to observe and take initiative with assisted students with completing assignments…
professional values at all times. Professionalism towards other faculty members, administrative members, and especially students is of major concern. Students have legal rights and it is imperative that teachers remember there are legal issues which require educators to remain professional at all times. HIPPA violations, not only are illegal, but they also show true unprofessionalism when a teacher steps over these boundaries. An educator's personal beliefs, whether they are opposed to or have…
learning new ways on how to help students succeed in the classroom. For this reason, teachers continue growing professionally and educating themselves to become better teacher leaders. There is no doubt that teachers face many obstacles in their way to teach students effectively and lead them to success; therefore, we must be prepared to implement effective strategies and meaningful resources to overcome these issues. One of the many issues in our nation is inappropriate student behavior in the…
understanding of professional ethics that govern appropriate behavior, they risk violating the “fiduciary relationship that exists in the K-12th-grade schooling environment” (p. iii). These violations may be as innocent as sharing photos of student work or students, which would violate FERPA law and student privacy. Violations could be far more egregious, including inappropriate relationships with students on social media. However innocent a teacher’s intention, both scenarios could potentially…
Part B Teacher education has undergone a dramatic change and this reconceptualization of teacher education emphasise the importance of building a culture of inquiry, critical reflection, ground-breaking approaches, and research in a diverse, multicultural environment (Khan, 2002). The general focus of a teacher education program is therefore to nurture multiculturalism and diversity to learn from, and share experience with other cultures and institutions and prepare prospective teachers to…
rewarding task. In order to help new volunteers be prepared to form respectful, professional and empathetic relationships, with youth of color, I will include the following in my training program: (1) the importance of understanding race and how that may affect student’s lives, (2) the importance of serving youth, rather than helping or fixing them, and (3) the importance of creating a trusting relationship. When a volunteer comes into an afterschool program, they might not fully understand the…
The Importance of Biblical Integration in Art Class When understanding the importance of Biblical integration in an art class, it is important to first understand that the Word of God is an infallible truth. Without the Scriptures in the art classrooms, it will present itself with no true spiritual meaning or purpose. Many Christian art teachers choose to ignore Biblical integration in their art lessons. They sometimes do not dedicate themselves to learn more about integration of faith and…