https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8 The first two questions are based on your own experience and opinions. The second two are from Zeichner and Liston (2014). This will be part of your grade for the day, so make sure your last name (at least) is displayed. Answer all 4 questions. en-us 2021-09-03 12:24:03 UTC 2022-01-28 14:15:10 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1724584254 It is important that I study my notes of lesson carefully before I present it to my students in the classroom. The knowledge and enthusiasm I have in my subject matter will determine a creative, supportive, and respective classroom environment. In my own opinion, what makes a professional teacher includes how prepared I am, how organized; my being able to appreciate cultural diversity and presenting a subject matter that is clear and understandable for students.]]> 2021-09-08 11:39:49 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1724584254 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1724848890 Everyone looks up to an educated person or teacher to teach them. Dedication and passion is the most important quality in being a professional teacher. Dedication comes with passion. Even if someone does not have the most perfect score, they might still have the best quality of being a good teacher. Passionate teachers always find the student's weakness and keep pushing to make them stronger. Passion is what needs to creative ideas. The scenes cannot be development or learned, it comes from within and it grows overtime.]]> 2021-09-08 13:28:38 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1724848890 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1724875555 Unprofessional cannot be explained in different ways depending on the way you understand it. I believe being verbally or physically abusive to students is totally unprofessional. Professionalism require maturity, honesty and self-awareness but honesty does not mean being brutally honest that hurts a student feeling. Lack of classroom management also shows unprofessionalism in teachers, if a teacher does not have a proper classroom management, it affects the students in one way or another. ]]> 2021-09-08 13:36:30 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1724875555 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1724877503 There's multiple factors to what makes a teacher professional and to me the most important factors I'd say have to do with how they do their job in the classroom. Important factors include appropriate relationships with their students inside and outside of the classroom, making sure the material is properly taught and understood, and how they engage their students.]]> 2021-09-08 13:37:04 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1724877503 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1724884825 There are a few things that make a teacher unprofessional.  The first one is when a teacher does not help the students outside of class. What I mean by this is when the teacher will not respond to the students emails when they have questions or concerns. The second one that I can think of off the top of my head is when a teacher picks favorites in their class and holds grudges against some students. To me both are unprofessional but I think holding grudges against students is a lot more unprofessional compared to choosing favorites in a class.

]]> 2021-09-08 13:39:13 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1724884825 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1724894226 I think that a teacher is professional when they show no direct favoritism amongst the students. They show no bias towards anyone in any of their classes based on race, gender, religion, or even just how well a kid does in the class. They approach each and every kid in the exact same way. I also believe you have to have a high understanding of the course material, as well as a confidence in your understanding of that material. I don't believe that dressing in business casual attire makes you a professional teacher. I think a professional teacher should have control over their reactions, but should still be able to get excited when the moment calls for it. ]]> 2021-09-08 13:41:27 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1724894226 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1724900666 Somethings that would be unprofessional for a teacher to do would be not teaching the material, not caring about your students retention of the information, inappropriate relationships with students, etc ]]> 2021-09-08 13:42:55 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1724900666 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1724912953 I think that there are a few key things that make someone unprofessional. I think an unprofessional teacher does not set clear expectations. I have witnessed unprofessional teachers that do not set up clear expectations and then will become upset when students don't do what the teacher had envisioned. I also think that an unprofessional teacher treats students who do well in their class better or differently than students who may struggle more in the class. Students can be challenging, and an unprofessional teacher may fly off the handle and say inappropriate things, not necessarily cursing, but they can degrade students. ]]> 2021-09-08 13:46:43 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1724912953 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1724915980 For me there are two major things that make me think of a teacher as professional. the first thing that makes a teacher professional is how they treat their students. What I mean by this is when they go out of their way to help them with things and making the students feel like the class room is a safe place. The second thing that makes a teacher professional is how involved they are with the class. By this I mean the teacher pays attention to what the students are interacting with and what they don’t interact with and using this to build lesson plans.

]]> 2021-09-08 13:47:38 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1724915980 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1724947327 I really enjoyed the Spiritual tradition. I think this is the reason that a decent percentage of kids enjoy school. When you connect with a subject or topic on a deeper level, and first experience the joy of learning, it can really push you to continue the journey of wanting to learn. It can also lead someone to know what they want to do as their occupation. If you never have that connection between the mind and the heart/soul then it can be really hard to have a desire to continue to learn. ]]> 2021-09-08 13:56:42 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1724947327 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1724977905 There are a few things that make a teacher professional: how they present themselves, how they present their lessons, and how they treat students. In my opinion, these are some of important aspect to being professional among others. Making appropriate connection with students in an ethical way, in a way that benefits student and their learning environment is also significance to being professional. ]]> 2021-09-08 14:05:35 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1724977905 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1724987661 I don't actively dislike any of the 4 educational traditions. I think they all have a place in the education system, but they must all work together. I think too much of any particular idea where you can compromise others is not great. I think you need to have a strong passion for the kids (progressive). I think you need to have an understanding of school disciplines (conservative), I think you need to come up with the best way for students of any race, gender, economic status, or any other area to learn (social justice), and I believe you need to find a way for the students to connect emotionally to what they are learning so that they have a continued desire to keep learning (spiritual). Any one of these alone cannot hold but if you can work together and highlight the good in all of them, then that is going to be what is best for the students. ]]> 2021-09-08 14:08:33 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1724987661 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1724987915 To me, what makes a professional teacher is someone who can set the standards needed for the class while also making sure the students are involved and understanding the content. As we had discussed in class it is subjective on what your idea of a professional teacher is, however I think for all there seem to be similar guidelines. Having the dedication to your students and allowing them to see the importatnce of what youre teaching. Professionalism goes deeper than what yo wear and how you speak, its about what you speak about and how you speak of it. ]]> 2021-09-08 14:08:38 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1724987915 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1724988450 Professionalism in teaching is really subjective, and can often change depending on the kind of class you have. We discuss a lot in class about how swearing is considered unprofessional, but I've experienced environments where swearing was not only normal, but almost expected. In a scenario like this, not swearing could be seen as unprofessional, they are just words after all. There are a few professional constants though, as a teacher, you're expected to be prepared, facilitate a welcoming learning environment, and most importantly, teach for your students. A teacher that doesn't answer questions and doesn't reach out to struggling students isn't a professional teacher, they're undermining the very foundation of their position at that point. ]]> 2021-09-08 14:08:47 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1724988450 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1724996340 Unprofessionalism in a teacher is when you go off topic in a negative or uninvolved way, when you simply do not care about what you say or how you present yourself. It can even be showing a negative opinion of your line of work and even discussing your rates of pay for example. ]]> 2021-09-08 14:11:07 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1724996340 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1724999635 I touched on it a bit in my other post, but a teacher that doesn't attempt to help their struggling students is completely unprofessional. Teachers that refuse to answer questions, reach out to students, or even slow down when content gets tough is completely violating professionalism in teaching. Teaching is about the students, and when you neglect your students, you're only teaching for yourself, which is not only undermining your job, but also setting up children for failure. ]]> 2021-09-08 14:12:09 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1724999635 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725006120 Unprofessional teacher shows favoritism, is not well prepared to teach the class, and not presentable. In my opinion, how teachers present themselves in front of the students says a lot about their professionalism. ]]> 2021-09-08 14:14:01 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725006120 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725014304 When reading the article, I learned many new things about the ways or guidelines that people may use to teach. I never really thought of spiritual teaching as something I would resonate with, but after today's discussion I can agree that it doesnt have to be about religion, it can be the way you feel internally about your class and the subject you teach which helps shape the way you explain and choose topics for the class. ]]> 2021-09-08 14:16:23 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725014304 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725016310 While I believe that social justice learning is extremely important and should be more widely encouraged, I actually resonated more with the ideas on spiritual education. I've always believed that school should facilitate interest in a topic and guide students to understanding what they want to do in life. By encouraging children to ask deep and contemplative questions, not only will they learn more, they will develop an interest in the topic. In my opinion, there is nothing more discouraging in a classroom than asking a question and the teacher saying something like "you'll learn later" or "you won't need that information." To me, it's a lazy excuse not to develop students' interests. By encouraging students to ask questions and delve further into a course's subjects, they will inevitably develop a further interest in the topic, which is what education is all about. ]]> 2021-09-08 14:17:00 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725016310 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725018762 Professionalism results from a combination of factors. The primary factors that I believe contribute to professionalism in teaching is teaching for the students and maintaining good composure while doing so. How you present yourself in the classroom isn't the most important thing ever, but it's much easier to be seen as a trustworthy and somewhat authoritarian appearance if you are able to dress professionally and speak in a way that society deems professional. I also believe that in order to be seen as professional, you need to be good at your job, and my primary opinion on the purpose of teaching is making sure that you are teaching all students the material so that they can best learn it. In this way, a professional teacher is always a successful teacher, but not necessarily vice versa.]]> 2021-09-08 14:17:36 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725018762 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725027074 I feel like progressive teaching is my least favorited, yes it is important to have all elements of teaching up your sleeve, but this one can go either way. Progressive teaching can sometimes turn towards a negative route, yes having the passion to teach and to push the students towards higher standards is always great, but when it gets to a point of causing your students distress due to the overload of information you feel the need to push on them, this can create issues. ]]> 2021-09-08 14:20:00 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725027074 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725039004 I've had my fair share of unprofessional teachers throughout my school career, and while I generally enjoyed their classes, I can also acknowledge that it felt significantly different than my other classes. The most common theme among my unprofessional teachers has been swearing in class, but while swearing is unprofessional, I still believe you can teach effectively while doing so. I think the bigger issue is when a teacher teaches primarily via a singular method. One of my high school teachers, who also coached the boys XC team, taught class every day by going through a Powerpoint and giving us homework that involved answering questions in our textbook. While this may be effective for some students, it clearly wasn't for all students, and being ineffective at teaching all students makes you unprofessional. I also believe that disciplining in a strict and authoritarian way makes teachers unprofessional. While being seen as an authority figure helps in some aspects of teaching, discipline isn't one of them. I've had teachers who would call students out and become irritable during class. Maintaining composure when a student is being frustrating is important for being professional.]]> 2021-09-08 14:23:29 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725039004 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725085606 When I was reading the article, it talked about spiritual traditions and I thought why are we talking about spiritual things in education but I was made to understand that it is not about religions at all but it is about the concepts the teacher and students use to understand the classroom and the concepts of teaching and understanding in the classroom.]]> 2021-09-08 14:36:36 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725085606 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725085886 What makes a teacher professional in my opinion is to have the knowledge to teach students, and to be enthusiastic about the material you are teaching, Also, you have to present yourself professionally what I mean is that you have to dress appropriately. Maintaining your composure when things are not going well is also an important trait of being professional, I do understand that sometimes our feelings might get to us but when you have students looking up to you, you have to be able to control your emotions. Not let your emotions get the best of you and one more thing you have to treat all your students respectfully and equally. ]]> 2021-09-08 14:36:41 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725085886 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725099272 The tradition that resonated with me the most was the Progressive tradition. While I believe all of the traditions are important and have their own place within the education ecosystem, the Progressive tradition encapsulated what I believe teaching should primarily focus on. I think teaching should be more the students first and preparing them to survive in the modern world, and I believe that the primary thing to focus on to do that is critical thinking. This can really only be accomplished by giving the students freedom and making teaching enjoyable. While the Conservative tradition of focusing on content is also important to keep in mind and the Social Justice tradition is also really important, the Progressive focuses on taking the content and applying it which is a lot of how the world works.]]> 2021-09-08 14:40:44 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725099272 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725102008 I do not really dislike any of the traditions. I believe they all work hand-in-hand and they are connected in one way or another, and I believe that it depends on the perspective or which teaching traditions you want to use in your classroom and be sure to use the one you are more comfortable, and do not feel because one is less complicated but do not understand it . Understand your classroom and students and yourself and choose the tradition that resonate with you.]]> 2021-09-08 14:41:35 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725102008 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725102180 Being an unprofessional teacher is to go into your class unprepared, not wanting to engaged with your students. Another way a teacher can be unprofessional is to show favoritism to certain students or to certain groups. When you become a teacher just for a paycheck, that is unprofessional because the reason why someone becomes a teacher is to teach, help, and motivate students to seek success and to become great human beings. ]]> 2021-09-08 14:41:38 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725102180 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725109716 The tradition that resonated with me the least was progressive teaching, for one simple reason, I don't really get it. Progressive teaching, to me, seems like social justice teaching with fewer benefits. They're both child focused, adapting to the way children learn and connecting to students at a more personal level. However, social justice takes it a step further by understanding and encouraging diversity through a welcoming and culturally educated environment, while progressive doesn't really focus on any of that. I don't really understand the appeal of progressive teaching when social justice teaching does mostly the same thing but better. ]]> 2021-09-08 14:43:58 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725109716 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725120496 I don't actively dislike any of the traditions, but I believe that if you take any of the traditions to heart and primarily focus on it, the Conservative tradition results in the lowest quality of education. I believe that the content of what is being taught is important, and education without new content isn't really an education, but if the content is your primary drive, the end result is the broken education system we have today. Content without context is useless. The important part is applying that content, and if that process isn't taught along with the content, then you are just teaching trivia. As someone who was on the Quiz Bowl and Academic teams in High School, I can confidently say that just being good at trivia doesn't make you successful in society. Taking the Conservative tradition to the extreme also results in boring classes and runs the risk of leaving students behind. ]]> 2021-09-08 14:47:07 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725120496 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725120533 When thinking of what makes a teacher professional many people's first thought is the way they dress and the way they speak. However, in my opinion professionalism in teaching is much more than that. It is more about being knowledgeable about the subject you're teaching and enthusiastic about the topic as well. This insures the student engagement and that they're truly understanding the content. Most of all being a professional teacher is about how you treat your students. For example, being inclusive, trustworthy, and active ensuring all students feel like they are safe, welcomed, and feel valid. This will not only lay a foundation for improved learning style, but the students will also feel comfortable coming to you if they need help with the lesson or even need someone to talk to about personal life situations. A professional teacher puts their students first. ]]> 2021-09-08 14:47:07 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725120533 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725141994 In class, we talk a lot about how swearing is unprofessional- and while it might not be the best choice of words- I have had some of my safest learning environments be with teachers who swear. My opinion of an unprofessional teacher is one who goes into class unprepared or simply reads off of a powerpoint not really engaging the content with the students. An unprofessional teacher is one who talks down on its students and is very authoritarian and strict. This causes and irritable learning environment and makes students dread going to your class, therefore, not learning much as a result. It also does not fix the students behavior, all it only drives your students farther away from you and will make them not trust you. ]]> 2021-09-08 14:53:34 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725141994 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725184525 I do not believe that there is any one thing that we can look at and say that it makes a teacher professional because it depends on the environment for example, I went to a christian high school and so the things that are considered professional there might differ from that of a rural public school. All in all though I feel that you will find a teacher is professional when they are truly doing the job for the betterment of each of their students. ]]> 2021-09-08 15:06:16 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725184525 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725189475 Again, I feel that we cannot find any one thing for this because of all of the different communities and religions that dictate such things in schools but I do feel that a teacher is going to be unprofessional when they begin to lose focus of why they are teaching, the more it becomes about them the less professional and ethical they will be. ]]> 2021-09-08 15:07:49 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725189475 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725197724 The educational tradition that I feel resonates with me the most would have to be the spiritual tradition. I think it is because of the deeper level, whether you are religious or not everyone will agree that some things just hit you a little harder and when you find that in education it becomes transformative because you have a new and higher investment in the subject, for me it was history. ]]> 2021-09-08 15:10:03 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725197724 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725208521 When I picture a professional teacher, I always think about how they run their classroom. It's important to establish boundaries with your students while maintaining a good relationship with them. It's easy for the "fun teachers" to lose control of their classrooms. You also can see favoritism and bias in an unprofessional classroom. Professional teachers dress appropriately for a classroom setting, don't pick favorites, have thorough understanding of the material, put grades in on time, and have their student's respect.]]> 2021-09-08 15:13:18 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725208521 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725216989 An unprofessional teacher doesn't create boundaries in their classroom. They pick favorites and lack control over the class. They probably don't grade things in a timely manner. I had a teacher in high school who had a very hard time hiding her emotions and would often cry in class and ask why we thought she was so awful which was incredibly unprofessional.]]> 2021-09-08 15:16:02 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725216989 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725229923 There really was not any specific one that I felt did not belong or that I did not resonate with but rather I feel that they are all needed to an extent. I do not believe that they all have to be in effect in each individual classroom but I do feel that a student needs to experience all of these traditions throughout their education because it will allow for them to be well rounded. ]]> 2021-09-08 15:19:54 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725229923 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725230226 What resonates the most with me is spiritual learning. I, like many of my classmates, initially thought that spiritual learning had to do with religion and I was taken aback. When I realized it was about connecting to the lessons on a deeper level, it made me think about how I felt when I finally switched my major and began to love school again.]]> 2021-09-08 15:19:59 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725230226 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725235678 The educational tradition that resonates with me the most would have to be the spiritual tradition. At first when I read the tittle I thought about religion, but as I was reading it's actually about keeping your head up when things go bad. Life is hard, is not all rainbows, sunshine, etc. However, when we become teachers we have to be bale to learn how to not let your students get affected by your emotions. With our spiritual side, we can motivate students in different ways. Maybe in the future students will find motivation to succeed through and spiritual moments, which has nothing to do with religion.]]> 2021-09-08 15:21:39 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725235678 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725245568 I personally believe that all four traditions are essential for students to receive a well rounded learning experience. It is important to balance all of these traditions and not allow one to overpower any of the others. If you teach too progressively or too conservatively you can lose the important teacher-student dynamic. You also want to inspire your students and find a way to teach everyone regardless of their background. All of the traditions are important for a professional classroom.]]> 2021-09-08 15:24:45 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725245568 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725256770 Of the four educational traditions the ones that resonate with me the most are progressive and social justice. I believe that teaching is very much a political act, a philanthropic act, and a social justice act and I think these traditions coincide with my definitions of teaching. The progressive tradition correlates with teaching being a political and philanthropic act because you are putting the needs and interests of the students first and all students are given equal educational opportunity. I also heavily believe in the social justice theory which correlates with philanthropic and social justice acts. Whether you think so or not, teachers have a heavy impact on students, and they must all feel included rather than oppressed and social justice should be heavily encouraged in the classroom. ]]> 2021-09-08 15:27:58 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725256770 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725264889 Even though I believe every educational tradition have some positiveness. However, the educational tradition that doesn't resonate with me is the conservative tradition, just because if you only teach the conservative you might lose the student dynamic. Also, you want your classroom not only to be about discipline, yes it is important but you have to create a place where your students feel free and that they can express their ideas with you and their peers.]]> 2021-09-08 15:30:26 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725264889 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725274761 I personally don't dislike any of the educational traditions. Even though the reading heavily frowned upon the conservative tradition however I don't think there is anything wrong with taking pride in the content and skills you're teaching- I believe they're all important in their own ways.  It heavily depends on the opinion of each individual teacher, the classroom environment, and the environment around the classroom. I think they all go hand in hand, especially considering the different learning styles of students. ]]> 2021-09-08 15:33:16 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725274761 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725527792 It is hard for me to choose one tradition out of the four in the sense of it being the "best" way of doing things, but I think that naturally the progressive tradition resonated with me the most. I believe in putting the focus on students as individuals and how coursework resonates with each student individually. That being said, I find merit in the conservative and contemplative traditions, and see no reason why there could not exist a hybrid of the three. ]]> 2021-09-08 17:00:06 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725527792 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725542743 To preface my answer, I am a straight white male, so take that as you will. However, the social justice tradition resonated with me the least, as I find that the issues discussed in the reading aren't necessarily going to be solved in the classroom. Moreover, should school deliberate social change, or should they equip students with skillsets and the ability to reach their own conclusions about where we should go as a society? I tend agree more with the latter. ]]> 2021-09-08 17:05:31 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725542743 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725543680 In my opinion a professional teacher is one that is prepared for their class and ready for the unexpected. Something could come up and change your whole plan for the day and you have to come up with something on the spot. If a teacher can do this, and it be effective, and the students still learn something, then I think that they are a professional teacher. Another thing would be that they keep a friendly, yet authoritative relationship with students. The students need to know who is in charge but that you are also there for them anytime (Even outside the classroom). One last thing that I think makes a teacher professional is how they treat their students. They don't favor one over the other, and or make the students feel lower than anyone. We are all still learning. Even teachers. ]]> 2021-09-08 17:05:53 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725543680 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725553941 Going off of some things I wrote about in the first column, I believe a unprofessional teacher is one that is under-prepared for their class. They don't have back up plans and other ideas if something goes wrong. I was always taught, to have a plan B,C,D,E, and so on because you never know what is going to happen. Another thing is that teachers that constantly cuss or swear in the classroom is highly unprofessional. That is really not needed in the classroom. One last thing, is teachers who verbally abuse their students and make them feel so small compared to their peers. Students get enough of that from their peers in school and do not need it from their teachers as well. ]]> 2021-09-08 17:09:42 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725553941 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725564310 A "professional" teacher, in my mind, is one that can adeptly set fair boundaries that are consistently enforced while also retaining the respect of the students. A professional teacher presents themselves according to the current subjective idea of what proper workplace dress is, which is a thing that can and does change. They can make connections with students without showing favorability and avoid displaying personal biases in regards of course material. ]]> 2021-09-08 17:13:31 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725564310 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725566207 I really liked the Spiritual tradition. I didn't think of it much like religion, as we discussed in class but more of a relating to a topic deeper than some might. This could be an ah-ha moment. I have had these. No matter how many times I had been taught something, it took one teacher to look at it a different way or go deeper into understanding and talking about it and I finally got it. I enjoy when teachers seem to have that deep understanding and passion for what they are teaching. I learn more with those types of teachers than I do with ones who just a teaching because that's all they know. This is what I want to do when I teach. I want to have such a passion for social studies/history that my students will see that, and have an understanding themselves and they will get what I am teaching about. ]]> 2021-09-08 17:14:12 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725566207 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725577987 I didn't dislike any of the traditions, but with anything, if you have to much of one, it can become unbalanced. I think for all of these to be effective, one must have a balance of them in the classroom. Tying back to last weeks discussions about being well-educated, I think if you don't at least expose your students to all these traditions, then you risk them being, less well-educated as teachers who do use all these methods. And I want my students to be as well-rounded and well-educated as they can be, when they leave my class. ]]> 2021-09-08 17:18:26 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725577987 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725580366 An "unprofessional" teacher would essentially be the opposite of a "professional" teacher. They would be one who sets inconsistent or loose boundaries and present themselves in a manor that would be considered inappropriate by the contemporary subjective idea of "professional" dress (wearing underwear over your khakis would be unprofessional). An unprofessional teacher may inject their personal biases in their courses and when talking about faculty members and other students. They may show blatant favorability. ]]> 2021-09-08 17:19:16 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725580366 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725608098 The reading for class today had an interesting way of explaining professionalism. There were four listed factors of being professional. I think that those factors are accurate when describing a teacher as well. These factors include having a high degree of generalized and systematic knowledge, having community interest trump your self interest, having a high degree of self-control and ethics, and finally having a system of rewards seen as work achievements. ]]> 2021-09-08 17:30:05 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725608098 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725624442 Being unprofessional as a general term can mean many different things, but when it comes to teaching, a few, more specific ideas come to mind. An unprofessional teacher fails to keep their original promise to safely, effectively, and fairly educate their students to the best of their ability. An unprofessional teacher takes for granted the amount of responsibility trusted upon them by abusing their powers or freedoms, or by acting irresponsible in general. Teaching is no joke, and though some people in society don't deem teaching as a professional job, but more of a semi-professional job, that doesn't change the fact that we as (future) educators have one of the biggest responsibilities in said society: educating generations to come.]]> 2021-09-08 17:36:35 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725624442 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725635417 Of the four education designs, I resonated most with the progressive design. Of course, in a perfect world teachers would have the best of each tradition implemented in their every day teachings, but the truth is probably far from that. I answered this question the way I did because, though I think all of the traditions have their own benefits, we as educators have an obligation to the child we are educating. That being said, I think the most important education design is one that is designed around the child. The child is the only reason we are educators in the first place.]]> 2021-09-08 17:40:52 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725635417 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725650096 As I stated in the previous question, I believe that all of the education traditions have their own pros and cons. But if I had to pick the one I resonate with the least, I'd have to pick Conservative. This education design seems very outdated to me, and it seems to directly contradict the fact that not all students are the same. The Conservative tradition is about the content and the skills conveyed, but the content and skills are not universal all around the country, for instance. The needs of a child, social justice, and soul-enriching material, all of which being concepts of the three other traditions, are relevant no matter where you are in the world. The same cannot be said for the Conservative education tradition.]]> 2021-09-08 17:46:12 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1725650096 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1726003276 For a teacher to be professional, I believe that they must be ethical and unbiased. They have to dress respectfully and put their students above everyone else. It is also important that a professional teacher can keep their composure in the classroom If a teacher can not keep their composure in the classroom then they are not teaching for their students. Due to this, their students are not learning and that is the most important thing as a teacher. I have had unprofessional teachers in the past and I did not learn anything from their class. ]]> 2021-09-08 20:24:18 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1726003276 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1726026448 There are a lot of different ways a teacher can be unprofessional. In my experience I have had teachers that were biased in the classroom. They would discuss their own personal opinions and they would discuss their own personal information, like how much they make. I have also had teachers that cursed and did not dress professionally, they dressed like students that were getting dress coded. These teachers would also not be there for their students when they needed help and would refuse to answer questions. ]]> 2021-09-08 20:38:41 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1726026448 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1726046015 After reading about the four educational traditions, I resonate more with the Spiritual tradition. I have experienced this in a classroom and I still remember the teacher and the class. I have used the lessons I learned in this class to this day and he is one of the reasons why I wanted to be a teacher in the first place. ]]> 2021-09-08 20:51:45 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1726046015 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1726064171 I do not personally dislike any of the four traditions more than the others but if I had to pick one it would be the conservative tradition. The reason I say this one is because I am very about having a good student dynamic in the classroom, and with this method it is harder to have that dynamic. Also being a discipline centered class will make student not want to learn and if they feel this way they will not learn and will not do well in your class. Students need a chance to feel welcomed and free so they want to learn and actively try to learn.]]> 2021-09-08 21:04:14 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1726064171 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1726212221 Firstly, my appearance as a teacher should be professional. When I dress corporate to the classroom makes me a professional teacher. Lateness is unprofessional. Being late to school every day and not having my lesson plan prepared makes me unprofessional. I learned to keep anything that could cause a distraction while teaching in the class; like my cell phone. It is unprofessional for teachers to eat in front of students, or wearing house shoes or slippers in the classroom.]]> 2021-09-08 23:03:32 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1726212221 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1726233167 I believe many factors contribute to a teachers professionalism. Everything from the teacher's apparel, to their actions, to their attitude can be considered. Teachers should always dress well and modestly, and put their best foot forward with their appearance. They should also respect their students and speak in a more formal fashion. The language teachers use in class is not only important for professionalism of the teacher, it can also be beneficial for the students. School should prepare students for the real world and communicating effectively is one of the basic necessities of any job in the real world. Communication is a difficult skill for many to perfect. Starting working on this skill at a young age is crucial for the education of the individual student.]]> 2021-09-08 23:18:49 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1726233167 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1726242444 There are lots of factors that can contribute to being unprofessional. I believe certain kinds of jokes or certain language is unprofessional in a classroom and this is probably one of the hardest categories to avoid. We all speak slang outside of work or school, so its easy to let words slip into the language we use in the professional world. In addition, any types of jokes aimed towards a student or a group of students in the school would be unacceptable. It's important to engage the classroom, but there are lines that simply shouldn't be crossed when it comes to jokes.]]> 2021-09-08 23:25:03 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1726242444 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1726247232 I felt that spiritual teaching tradition spoke to me the most. However, I believe a good teacher should take a balanced approach to all four teaching traditions. I think all students would benefit from a variety of learning styles. No student learns the same so it is important to incorporate lots of learning methods and philosophy's. This will also lead to a more well-rounded education.]]> 2021-09-08 23:27:59 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1726247232 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1726255539 I liked all of the educational traditions, however I think the conservative approach resonates with me the least. When I first read it I was definitely guilty of the knee jerk reaction to dislike it. However after reading the passage I definitely changed my tune. I think it is a good approach to teaching and I would definitely incorporate some of these principals into my own teaching style. I just liked some of the other traditions more.

]]> 2021-09-08 23:34:15 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1726255539 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1726292938 My idea of a professional teacher is when one truly cares about students and their education. It is important for teachers to be willing to be flexible with students ensuring that everyone is understanding the material. I also think something that makes a teacher seem more professional is the way they speak and dress. Dressing appropriately and using appropriate language in the classroom helps set a positive learning environment.]]> 2021-09-08 23:57:41 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1726292938 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1726300655 There are a few factors that can make a teacher unprofessional. Not being prepared or fully engaged with students can be a sign that the teacher is not very professional. Another thing I notice a lot is favoritism among students. It is important that all students feel equal in the classroom. Other factors of unprofessionalism include using inappropriate language in the classroom and creating a degrading environment for students.]]> 2021-09-09 00:02:20 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1726300655 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1726307386 The tradition that resonated with me the most was the spiritual tradition. Originally I thought this concept was about religion. It was interesting to learn about this educational tradition because it focuses on connecting lessons to students ]]> 2021-09-09 00:06:26 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1726307386 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1726310875 I personally do not think any learning tradition is worse than another. I think they all hold important values that could make the classroom well rounded. ]]> 2021-09-09 00:08:31 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1726310875 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1726470022 While reflecting on the four educational traditions, the spiritual-contemplative tradition resonates with me the most. I think teaching and learning are done with indebt insight and understanding. Teaching is explained as a calling from depths to serve others through the curriculum; which cuts across different human life experiences. Students can express themselves freely when they ask questions of concerns and share ideas with their fellow mates and teacher. According to Huebner(1999)," Education is seen as a "journey"; the teacher must have a form of spiritual discipline to be spiritual in education".]]> 2021-09-09 01:13:59 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1726470022 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1726530537 The spiritual tradition resonates with me the best out of the four. There are two reasons why it resonated with me. The first reason why it resonates with me is because I feel like a teacher who can teach and make the class have multiple aha moments during is connected spiritually to the class. The other reason why is because a teacher who sticks to this tradition knows the core values as a teacher.

]]> 2021-09-09 01:36:41 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1726530537 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1726546801 I do not think that any of the four educational traditions are bad I think they each have qualities to them that makes them all equal in value to teaching.]]> 2021-09-09 01:42:39 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1726546801 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1726567535 The four educational traditions that resonates with me the most is spiritual. I original thought this was a bout religious and even though I am a religious person, I agree that talking/teaching spiritually in a religious way can cause problem in the teaching environment. However, after reading the article, it makes sense that teaching in a more deeper level to enrich students' mind is a very valuable tradition. ]]> 2021-09-09 01:50:17 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1726567535 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1726582212 From my point of view, each of the four educational traditions has its own important role and perspectives. Just like the liberal view on education who believe that education should be seen as a form of empowerment rather than something that is done to the learner. I think teaching and learning in each tradition are different from each other which makes them unique.]]> 2021-09-09 01:55:52 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1726582212 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1726587040 Conservative tradition resonates the least with me at first. But after reading, I learn that all of the traditions has their own value and not any of them are necessarily bad tradition. They sometime might have to be incorporated in a teaching environment and not one or another. ]]> 2021-09-09 01:57:48 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1726587040 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1726594817 What makes a teacher professional is how they present themselves and how they go about instruction, while the latter is much more important in the practical aspect of the profession to dress well and retain a certain level of cleanliness must not be understated, for one may lose credibility off of a highly controllable situation. Another aspect that makes a teacher professional is the level of education they have received along with the level of their profession upon the ladder of the field. For example, a professor for a masters program is inherently more professional than a pre school instructor due to the requirements to get there.]]> 2021-09-09 02:00:31 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1726594817 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1726615789 What is unprofessional for a teacher is behaving below the standards set and agreed upon by the authority above one's position, dressing inappropriately for an academic setting, and veering away from any form of content based learning. I would like to add extra emphasis upon the last example of unprofessional behavior due to the detriment felt by those being instructed by the instructors if no curriculum is focused upon, a behavior that will inevitably lead to the fumbling of education for the time that action occurs.]]> 2021-09-09 02:08:16 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1726615789 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1726632006 Of the four educational traditions the one that undoubtedly resonates with me the most is that of the child focused progressive tradition, which places a large emphasis upon the unique individual needs of the student rather than the over arching broad curriculum that serves as a corner stone of the conservative view point that sponsors education requirements for the masses. I believe there is a reason that Hollywood chose to romanticize this form of education, for when it is practiced to its fullest extent the success may be felt by every individual rather than some being metaphorically left in the dust if they do not fully grasp a novel idea on the first go around.]]> 2021-09-09 02:14:08 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1726632006 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1726642674 Of the four educational traditions the one that resonates with me the least is the conservative tradition, which heavily focuses upon the high stake aspects of education that serve more as threats for the teachers to divvy out as tools for behavior within a classroom setting than true techniques that engage students to feel the want to expand their mind. The main issue I personally have with this tradition is the underlying aspect of disciplinary actions that serve as the basis for actions that fall under this umbrella.]]> 2021-09-09 02:18:08 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1726642674 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1726645098 I think that a teacher seems professional when they know what is appropriate in a classroom. When they know what not to wear, say, do, etc. When teachers know how to be respectable it also helps them look professional. I think organization goes along with being professional as well. If a teacher comes in and has no clue where anything is, or didn't have any idea what they were teaching is not the best look. ]]> 2021-09-09 02:19:04 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1726645098 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1726655952 One big thing that is unprofessional to me is being respectful. I had a teacher in High school who would purposely misgender students. He would dead-name them more often than not after the student would repeatedly correct him. He always acted professionally (wore a suit, seemed very well-educated, was very organized), but this made him very unprofessional and unlikeable. He often brought his own religious beliefs into the classroom as well and showed very little respect towards his student's and students' needs. ]]> 2021-09-09 02:22:58 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1726655952 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1726678138 One of the educational traditions that resonates with me the most is the spiritual one. Education isn't fun unless you make it fun, or you're just one of those people that loves to learn but I don't think that is the common case. I think that offering a variety of ways to teach things and making connections to them are the best ways to learn. It makes the classroom fun and when you're able to make real life connections to things you retain information better. ]]> 2021-09-09 02:31:08 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1726678138 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1726695837 The tradition that resonates with me the least is the conservative tradition. From my understanding, this is mostly just knowledge-based and stresses the importance of knowledge. I'm not saying knowledge is bad by any means, but the way that tradition is described makes it seem like there isn't a lot of room for there to be different ways to approach teaching something, it just comes straight from the book and if you don't understand it read it again, is what I am getting from this tradition. ]]> 2021-09-09 02:37:37 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1726695837 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1727039318 Professionalism, to me, shows someone who not only presents the image of dedication but actively goes out of their way to protect and improve their craft. As it pertains to teaching, I believe a teacher must maintain a safe and functional classroom by ensuring mutual respect in the space as well as harboring new ideas and promoting healthy discussion. ]]> 2021-09-09 05:05:42 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1727039318 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1727042099 I think one thing a teacher could do to show unprofessionalism is allowing personal bias to interfere with learning. Whether it be traditional learning style or encouraging a non-technology classroom environment, both prohibit the tone for advancement and adaptation amongst the students. ]]> 2021-09-09 05:07:10 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1727042099 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1727049396 I really resonated with the spiritual tradition when reading the article. While it's important to incorporate the outside world in learning, being that's one of the many reasons for education, it is also important to incorporate introspection as well. I believe that one way to encourage self reflection and identity, is to incorporate these deeper meaning questions in an educational environment. I say this because it will frame big complex ideas in a more articulate and educational context. ]]> 2021-09-09 05:11:04 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1727049396 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1727061509 It goes without saying that all of the traditions have a place in education, however, I feel if too much emphasis were placed on the conservative tradition, there might be some essential details left unconsidered. One being the focus on the individual student. Equity is a large part of making a classroom environment (lecture or discussion based), effective and inclusive. While content is half the effort, each student understanding it, is the other half.]]> 2021-09-09 05:17:15 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/1727061509 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2008730061 The social justice tradition resonates with me the most because it's the reason I decided to pursue teaching. The excerpt states, “Some of us pursue teaching because we feel that education should, but has not, delivered on its potential promise,” (Zeichner, Liston 2014). More specifically, I would like to advocate for the education of low-income students. Often students from low-income neighborhoods struggle to find a place in the education system. I hope I can eventually be in a position to reallocate funds to schools in low-income areas. ]]> 2022-01-24 13:20:48 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2008730061 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2008819489 I don't actively dislike the conservative ltradition, but it does resonate with me the least. I think if teachers want to embrace this tradition then that's good. The one thing I would say is problematic is if it is the only tradition educators utilize. That can be said for all of the traditions though. The article states, “Some conservative proponents highlight the need for all children to have 
considerable background knowledge,” (Zeichner, Liston, 2014). I think this idea is good, but I think the social justice tradition can also help lead to this idea. It's important to recognize some of the struggles that might come in the way of a student receiving considerable background knowledge. A teacher that embraces the social justice tradition will most likely recognize this. This is why I think only focusing on one tradition can be problematic. ]]> 2022-01-24 14:00:08 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2008819489 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2008827708 A professional teacher tries to make students engage with the content being taught. I think a professional teacher is also someone who is always wanting to help students. Whether it's responding to emails in a timely fashion, or hosting after-school programs, they are always wanting to help students with their educational journey.]]> 2022-01-24 14:03:40 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2008827708 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2008832746 An unprofessional teacher is someone who doesn't care about the education or well-being of their students. They are just there to do the bare minimum. ]]> 2022-01-24 14:05:38 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2008832746 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2012333448 for me what makes a teacher professional is how they carry themselves in the class, for example trying to not get upset or visibly frustrated with students even if it is hard. a teacher should also run their classroom in a way that they can allow students to speak their minds but easily pull everything back in. I also think that a professional teacher should be able to get information across in a way that many different types of learners can understand]]> 2022-01-25 22:31:30 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2012333448 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2012336962 unprofessional teachers often do not have control of the classroom, they rather are "fun" than controlling the class. these teachers also have inappropriate friendships with students and this runs the risk of favoritism. teachers who are easily swayed off-topic also come off as unprofessional because it feels like they would rather talk about anything other than the subject they teach. ]]> 2022-01-25 22:35:00 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2012336962 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2012347843 I believe that spiritual tradition resonates a lot for me, especially with wanting to teach history. it is so important for students to connect and relate to the information they are learning and see themselves in history. i also think going hand in hand with that is the social justice tradition in fighting for more ways for students to see themselves and their experiences and prepare them to make the world a better place]]> 2022-01-25 22:45:44 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2012347843 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2012352456 I think the conservative tradition resonates with me the least because i personally don't agree with super high stakes assignments and the more rigid structure this style has. i think this style would be harder for students who may not be auditory learners and need to see or do something to understand. i feel with this method you are building a wall between you and your students and run the risk of alienating them from the classroom.]]> 2022-01-25 22:50:54 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2012352456 ajwestfa https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2012446376 In my opinion, a professional teacher does not simply mean they are kind or respectful. Rather, I think that a professional teacher is driven by their values, and view their job as a "calling" rather than an obligation. Professional teachers show up for the day ready to be inspirational and teach their students proper information, without bias. Now, I would say that the basic stereotypes of professionalism also would work in defining a professional teacher because I do believe that a professional teacher encompasses all of those skills/traits. ]]> 2022-01-26 00:40:07 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2012446376 ajwestfa https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2012455377 Unprofessional teachers are the ones that can tend to ruin our education experiences growing up. Teachers who just show up and complain, and do not care for the academic success of their students. These types of teachers tend to put off work, such as grading assignments, and do not provide much constructive criticism. An unprofessional teacher will generally not be liked by the students, and this is due to their lack of personalization and care. These unprofessional teachers will also most likely not offer assistance outside of the classroom.]]> 2022-01-26 00:48:10 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2012455377 ajwestfa https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2012508034 The educational tradition that resonated most with me was the spiritual tradition. This is because I never really thought that the word "spiritual" would belong in a classroom, but after getting more into that section of reading, it states clearly that spirituality is to be separated from religion in education. I also liked the idea of connecting the students and your teaching on a deeper level. Gaining a deeper understanding of things I feel is always most beneficial in education. ]]> 2022-01-26 01:29:07 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2012508034 ajwestfa https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2012523645 I don't think that any of these are particularly awful, but the one that I would say resonated with me the least was the conservative tradition. This tradition just seems mildly outdated, and if not used properly, you could lose the student dynamic. Creating a classroom where the students feel welcome, and encouraged to show up each day is vital as educators. With a high discipline classroom, the students feel scared, or intimidated and may not perform as well. We do not want to intimidate our students, and I feel like this method that focuses most on content in skills is hard to pinpoint to a perfect use because there is not one school where all the students' skills are the same. I do not think that this is a "bad" tradition per say, but I do think it would be the least effective in a modern classroom.]]> 2022-01-26 01:39:11 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2012523645 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2012827219 In my opinion, a professional teacher is someone who holds themselves accountable. In saying this I mean, they do everything they can to ensure their students are being taught. They do their best to help each student learn the materials and never make excuses. I also feel that the way a teacher dresses, carries themselves, and what they value are huge aspects in making a teacher a professional. ]]> 2022-01-26 06:04:43 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2012827219 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2012830533 I feel that oversharing with a class, or making unnecessary comments towards students is very unprofessional. I know there have been times where I have seen teachers make unnecessary comments towards students and not only is it upsetting but it is unprofessional. It is also unprofessional for teachers to come to work unprepared, or if they are not emotionally ready to be there and present for their students. Students look up to their teachers and they can see when a teacher is not having a good day. It is important to make everyday a good day. ]]> 2022-01-26 06:08:12 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2012830533 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2012857279 The educational tradition that resonates with me the most would be spiritual learning. When I first saw spiritual learning I instantly thought about religion. As I continued to read I came to understand that spiritual learning was not connected to religion but it was about being able to connect to what is being taught on a deeper level. I feel like this really stuck out to me because it made me think about how there have been times where I really connected with a topic and was able to relate to it. It allowed me to be a better student and one day a better teacher. ]]> 2022-01-26 06:35:48 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2012857279 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2012874081 I honestly cannot say that I did not dislike any of the educational traditions. I feel that they all have a place in education. Although if I had to choose the one that resonates with me the least it would have to be conservative tradition simply because of how different the world we live in is today versus back then. While it is important to have discipline in the classroom it is also important to know that not all students are woven from the same cloth. Each student is different and they are going to react to things differently. I feel that it is important to have rules but it is also important that students are comfortable in the classroom environment. ]]> 2022-01-26 06:51:12 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2012874081 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2013795477 Being professional in the teaching world means being all things to all people, and being able to remain professional under stress. 

]]> 2022-01-26 15:29:12 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2013795477 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2013796245 not including everyone, making students feel awkward in class. ]]> 2022-01-26 15:29:32 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2013796245 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2013797680 I enjoyed spiritual tradition, it made me feel like its easier to make connections with students. ]]> 2022-01-26 15:30:08 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2013797680 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2013805963 I think progressive was the worst in my opinion, its the hardest to make connections with all students. ]]> 2022-01-26 15:33:29 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2013805963 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2013919909 I think being Professional in the Teaching industry is somebody that can provide something to everybody. I think it is important for the teacher to shut out what other people thinks makes them professional, and do what they think is professional for that specific class. ]]> 2022-01-26 16:17:06 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2013919909 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2013925200 I'm going into history, a subject that requires perspective to be taught. A unprofessional teacher is somebody that could focus on just their opinion and that's it. A teacher that does not involve other thoughts to enter the discussion, and somebody who shuts down other arguments for the simple fact that they do not agree with the statements. ]]> 2022-01-26 16:19:15 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2013925200 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2013931706 There are a lot of different things that can make a teacher professional. How they conduct themselves in the classroom, as well as outside the classroom shows a lot about their professionalism and the image they want to put out for themselves. The way a teacher conducts class shows a lot about their professionalism and how important providing a good education for their students really is to them. Something else that makes a teacher professional is how they communicate with their colleagues and if they reach out for help when they need it or have questions because that also shows how serious they are about their job and what they're doing. There are a lot of different things that can make or break whether a teacher is professional or not, and I believe that depends largely on the character of the teacher and what their mission is. ]]> 2022-01-26 16:20:49 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2013931706 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2013937405 I would say that the Progressive tradition resonates with me the most. In the classes that I am going to teach, I would rather teach the students on how to develop their opinion into a informed argument, and how to use facts to defend their position, than them knowing just simple facts like when Christopher crossed the Ocean. ]]> 2022-01-26 16:23:05 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2013937405 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2013955455 The educational tradition I leased liked is the conservative tradition. I believe that as the times move on, you have to change or get left behind, and that involves connecting with your students and understanding the stuff that they like to deal with when they learn. ]]> 2022-01-26 16:29:45 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2013955455 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2013963075 Unprofessionalism can come in many different ways, just as professionalism can. Showing favoritism in the classroom is a major sign of unprofessionalism, as well as giving attention to some students more than others for any reason. Another thing that demonstrates unprofessionalism is talking poorly about any students or the families of students for ANY reason at all. Another big thing that shows unprofessionalism for a teacher is shutting down the ideas and opinions of students for any reason, or simply not hearing them out. They are supposed to be able to be heard and express their thoughts at school and if that's not being allowed by the teacher, that is unprofessional. ]]> 2022-01-26 16:32:49 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2013963075 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2016115910 The Spiritual tradition resonated with me the most because I think it is extremely important to put our students mental health and their mind in a position of priority because if their mind is not in good shape, they will not be able to fully learn anything.]]> 2022-01-27 15:28:37 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2016115910 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2016125271 I think the Conservation education tradition resonates with me the least because I do not like that it believes that all students need considerable background knowledge, because that is not realistic for all students. Also, I do not really agree with such a stern disciplinary understanding for students. This, of the four education traditions, resonates with me the least.]]> 2022-01-27 15:32:36 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2016125271 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2017915876 I believe that a teacher is considered professional by how they are able to teach their students in a way where they are able to understand and grasp the concepts of what they are learning. To be professional is also where other people around the schools are able to see that you are doing something to change the lives in these kids. ]]> 2022-01-28 13:55:16 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2017915876 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2017919041 i believe that an unprofessional teacher is where they do not care about the kids they are teaching, and they only care to just get what they have been told to the students and does not care if they are learning any of the material.]]> 2022-01-28 13:57:01 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2017919041 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2017943425 I believe that the progressive tradition in education is the best one that resonates with me. Traditional methods are what I believe are going to help in the teaching world where it will give you more value in the experience of learning rather than formal learning. ]]> 2022-01-28 14:09:44 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2017943425 https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2017954459 I believe that the conservative tradition resonates with me the least, just because its not just about getting the student what they need to learn. its going to be hard to give the student all of these new topics that they "have" to learn without taking the time to show them and help them to understand these new concepts.]]> 2022-01-28 14:15:10 UTC https://padlet.com/brandsherman1/cklhcdlpitxpb6x8/wish/2017954459