Impressions and Reality of Teaching
by Basically, we all aim to please others. Teachers’ basic desire to provide quality science education stems from that goal. Since young people spend more time in school than at home, naturally, expectations from teachers also rise.
ccording to Murphy, et al (2004), teacher’s beliefs and knowledge are the ways in which an educator impart knowledge in the classroom . “The most common distinction between belief and knowledge is that beliefs are based on judgment and evolution, whereas knowledge pertains to objective, verifiable fact.”
Mageehon (2006) conducted a study to determine what makes a “good” teacher good. The study revealed that “the idealized notion of who a good teacher is and the practical notion of what it takes for a…[teacher] to succeed in attaining this…goal may be in conflict”.
It can be gleaned that a good teacher simply acts out an instinct to please others and then go beyond that basic need by doing what she/he can to bring out the best in others.
Teaching Science from Middle School to 9th Graders Today
Teaching in middle school today proves to be a huge challenge for both students and teachers alike. A number of teachers have abandoned teaching mainly for behavioral problems of students today. The power struggle between students and teachers inside the classroom proves to be the biggest hindrance in the delivery of excellent learning opportunities to the students. Added to that is the threat of misbehaving students of their rights and the fact that their parents can sue.
A teacher functions in an environment full of challenge and second-guessing. This of course could affect the teacher’s ability to teach. Discipline complains from parents are among the reality a teacher should face especially in a public school.
Discipline is a tool in teaching. It could be a potential source of conflict too. The problem in handling difficult students though is not insurmountable. Teachers should learn to make rules clear early on. Consistently enforcing little rules could eventually help curb disruptive behaviors among students (Drummond, 2002).
Teaching in middle school today requires teachers to be more than just sources of information. They need to be disciplinarians, parents and friend as well. In order to be truly effective, they need to be well-rounded and willing to face unrehearsed challenges.
The reality of classroom teaching today maybe far different from the theories taught to teachers but they need to adapt with the times and come up with new solutions for new sets of problems they encounter as carry out their duties (Drummond, 2002).
Classroom Management
Perrone (2000) in his book Lessons for New Teachers tackles the necessity of
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