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Reform vs. Traditional Pedagogy – A Teacher’s Perspective By Cathy Jones
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How Does A Teacher Become Reformed: Continuous Professional Development Curriculum Revision Selection of Materials Support Network Research Talks!
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What causes a paradigm Shift? Commitment to step out of the “comfort zone.” Student learning supports the new methods. Teacher reflection on past, present, and future lessons.
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Hazards of Changing from Traditional to Reform Methods Time Consuming – Don’t try it all at once. Administrators, Parents have concerns. Belief that test scores will improve immediately.
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Benefits of Implementing Inquiry Methods Students become responsible for their own learning. There are more opportunities for cross-curricular activities. Classes are more fun for students and teacher.
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Benefits of Implementing Inquiry Methods (cont’d) Students see the relevance of what they learn and are able to transfer knowledge. Attitudes improve. Test scores do go up!
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Teacher’s Role to Ensure Continuous Improvement Attend professional development regularly. Rely on your network. Read current research, especially NCTM. Mentor other teachers!
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