Whilst completing my under grad studies I was regularly confronted by a number of people asking why? When I could have walked into a successful business and landscaping career? I suppose I took the attitude that I wanted to be a teacher – with plenty of encouraging remarks from some to do so. This attitude then came with me through Uni where I was told by some teachers that the degree I was doing had little to do with teaching, but it would be my ticket to teaching – so keep at it. I would say I had this attitude to studying the models of teaching…and after prompting from family (in-laws) and through leaders in my school, I have started to study again (hence this course).
Why this comment? Because I link this to the comment in Module 1 below:
“Most teachers use some sort of model when they develop a course, whether they realise it or not. Why bother looking at instructional design models and learning theories then, if you are an experienced teacher? To be thorough, whether you are a teacher or instructional designer assisting teachers, it is very useful to become familiar with models that have been developed and trialled by educational experts. As a result of trialling and research, many of these models have become theories of learning and instruction.”
So here I see my reason for longing to have a basis for my understanding. I want to move from what I see as an amateur teacher to a professional teacher who is able to take into account the knowledge of experts and apply it to my situation. This is not saying that I am not a good teacher – I believe I am – but it has been through trial and error, a desire to learn from those who teach well (and I have had plenty of opportunity to learn what not to do from a variety of poor teachers!). Now I gaining an understanding of my profession! I am working towards being a professional teacher…I am excited!
Chris :-))
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