Assignment 3

“What are the characteristics of a profession? What are some of the arguments for or against recognizing teaching as a profession?

Why do shortages of teachers probably exist in some subjects and in some schools, but not in others?

What should national accreditation tell you about your teacher education program?

Of what potential value are journals, folios, and portfolios in preparing to teach?

What support should school districts provide to teachers in the induction years to encourage retention in the profession beyond three years?”

“Begin a list of the teaching challenges that you observe in schools. Reflect on the challenges that you had not expected when you initially thought about teaching as a career and how those challenges may influence your decision to become a teacher. How much have the teaching challenges you have observed met your initial expectations?

History of Education

Ask several teachers what their major challenges and satisfactions are as educators. Analyze their answers and think about the major challenges and satisfactions you may experience as an educator.”

“Has the increased federal involvement in education been good or bad for schools? How so?

In your opinion, in what respect, if any, has education become professionalized?

In your opinion, how much progress has the United States really made in providing equal educational opportunity? Defend your answer.

What is happening in education at this very moment that is likely to be written about in future history of education books?”

“How would you describe philosophy to a young child?

In your opinion, which is the most important aspect of a given philosophy (for the teacher): the metaphysical component, the epistemological component, or the axiological component? State the rationale for your choice.

Early Greek philosophers suggest that all knowledge is based on experience. Discuss the implications of this statement for teaching methodology.

Describe the ways that Eastern and Native North American ways of knowing might influence what and how you teach.”

“As you visit schools and classrooms, be alert for indications of philosophical concepts and different philosophical views. Examine the lesson plans that teachers have developed and consider whether their focus is on subject matter acquisition, the development of character, or the development of skills. These emphases can be a clue to the type of philosophy that a teacher endorses. You might wish to talk with teachers about their educational ideas.

Many schools have written statements describing their philosophy of education. Ask several schools to send you a copy of their philosophy of education. When you receive them, look for similarities and differences among the philosophical statements.

As you visit schools and classrooms, focus on the approaches to discipline that teachers employ. What do these approaches imply about teachers’ views of human nature?”

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