"Education refers to change; No one is educated who stays just as he was." -E. Thorndike
Teacher asks 1: What changes to make
2: How to make those changes
ie: farmer educated in botany & chemistry = more successful
teacher who understands psychology of the students will fare better
Reading: The Little Boy by Helen Buckley- What do we want our students to know/learn
Philosophy fyi:
3 competing ancient philosophies on educations:
-taoism
-legalism
-confucianism
What ancient philosopher believed women and men were equal?
-Plato
What was Chinas contribution to western Ed.?
-National exam system
Who was allowed to attend schools in ancient Rome?
-male children of citizens ages 7-20
Through the Ages:
-physical torture
Disciplinary Institutions:
-Prison/penitentiary
-School
-Factory
-Hospitals
Psychological rewards and punishments
Grades Comparisons
Single grade point average=same administrator
*Interesting side point, grades are fixed when the rest of science and discovery is constantly changing and in the hypothesis stage
Curious Teachers... make the best way to enjoy life
Are we still asking questions and then seeking to find the answers= creating a continuous education. why are lips pink? or why does it help your hair grow faster to cut of the ends every 5 weeks?
-essay contests
Teach Self Reliance
-frog crossing the road
Theories of Teaching
What man is:
a) Ball of Clay: how should we shape and mold it
b) Man is an acorn seed: plant it in a rich environment and it grows
b) Man is like a seed
-Look at dedicatory prayer for the Mckay building
-Stretch ourselves
When the Student is Ready the Teacher Will Come
-Check out SummerHill School- contemplate moral concerns, productivity, ect
*how were philosophers ideas impacted by their life and experiences?
Goal of School Verses Goal of Education- are they the same?
-teach the skills and knowledge from which students can become self reliant contributors to society. Where they can provide for themselves, family, and perhaps others. "Give them the situation and let them work it out for themselves."
"Living that's important; a chance to become balanced, sincere people."
What constitutes a really good education & what am I willing to compromise on?
What would I do without school?
Points of interest:
reformed egyptian= look up alphabet origins
gifted and talented spin: create new alphabet name and pronunciation
Understand the Constitution (see Dr. Scott Farrin)
freedomforum.org = teaching religion in schools = How to be respectful in school
Utah: RZ77-105-8 (Z might be 2) Expressions of Personal Belief by Employees
Cyber Bullying
Get involved with the principal to Act and Stop It
How to Report
Child Abuse:
Report to police officer or/and DCFS orally and take written receipt
On Educators:
Verbal and written report to principal
Over report is better than less
42USC's 1983 -after civil war
- If you act under color of state law, if you deprive someone of their constitutional
rights, you can directly be sued as a person
What falls under that:
-Freedom of Speech and Expression & Religion
Qualified Immunity -If your actions are in accordance to mainstream understanding
-acting under old law
Reasonable Suspicion= can be used in school setting. Must have individualize (one person) suspicion.
Parent Volunteers= need background checks
Good precautions to take in school:
-Doors/ windows open
-Camera in Classroom
Report in good faith for good reason- mandated report-
Child abuse signs: dog dies, emotional change, clothes=smelling dirty or old, afraid to go in & come out of a bathroom, bruises
FYI trivia
School funding- comes from property taxes = often wealthier areas have less children
Reading: Savage Inequalities
Goal: see the vision for teaching= have a visual reminder
Why are you a teacher? What do you want to achieve as a teacher?
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