Promoting Teacher Learning

I like the idea of using a teacher current content knowledge as a base to increase teacher learning. Often in development seminars not enough acknowledgement is given to the resources readily available. I think it is important to asses the strengths that teacher bring and then, develop new ideas.

Often teacher are not flexible in their teaching. Schedules are constantly changing due to assemblies, staff meetings, and a variety of other school events. With and increase in teacher learning, more thought could be giving to the variety of ideas available.

I enjoyed the pacing that this article provided. There was continued emphasis in support that this article provided. The continued supported that was suggested the article is important for teachers. The freedoms and flexibility that teachers are giving with this set up help with incorporation of new ideas into the classroom. Often new curriculum development ideas are seen as just summer workshops, or weekend conferences. The idea of continued support could make any type of staff development more effective.

I agree that educational materials should promote both student and teacher learning. At one conference I once heard that for good pedagogy teachers must really love their subject. This love of content can translate into how teachers are willing to learn more about their content area, and are willing to develop their ideas as the year progresses. Classrooms should to be controlled by the curriculum. Pacing and development should be dictated by the needs of the participants in the class. This includes both the teacher and the students.