education

Assumptions Flowchart

Assumptions Flowchart Your beliefs are grounded in assumptions and influence the way in which you will teach. Recognizing Assumptions As you think about your beliefs, you need to be mindful that they are grounded in assumptions that you may or may not know you have made about children, families, and the learning process (Mezirow, 2000;

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Consistency between Beliefs, Attitudes, and Actions

Consistency between Beliefs, Attitudes, and Actions Do teachers practice what they preach? Studies of congruency between teacher beliefs and practices have been conducted for a long time and much of the more recent research confirms earlier findings (McMullen et al; Vartuli, 1999). Children benefit from consistency when a teacher’s practices are congruent with a belief

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Limited-Scope Curricula

Limited-Scope Curricula In many classrooms, teachers use limited-scope curricula (LSCs) that focus on a single content area or developmental domain. These types of curricula frequently provide intensive, focused activities designed to develop specific skills and knowledge. Often, the decision to use a LSC is made because of a particular need or priority. For example, many

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