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What is the
Nature of the Human Being?
Our beliefs
about the purpose of schools affects what we teach, what we measure, and
how we see our role of teacher. It defines structure, even controls what
schools look like and do.
Our beliefs
about human nature have that same power to shape how we treat children,
what we expect of them, when a 6 year old lies, it is normal and expected
behavior. If you understand what most 6 year old are like, you will not
be surprised or hurt. If you do not understand child development, you
may be angry or offended.
Beliefs
have a lot to do with how we see and work with student conduct. This section
will help you focus your ideas about human nature - who we are, why children
behave as they do and how to respond to things we don't want in the classroom.
- What is
the nature of the human being -- the child?
- What rights
do children need? Do they have them?
- What is
the origin of personality?
- How much
of the child is nature? How much is nurture? Justify the answer.
- Are there
critical periods of child development? If so, and A child misses one,
what happens?
- What changes
people?
- How do
we learn?
- Do educators
have the right to change others?
- What are
a teacher's rights, responsibilities, protections?
- Who is
punishment for? What is it really about?
- Is punishment
effective? If so, when and how much?
- Why do
children misbehave?
- What is
the place of ethics in the schools?
- What place
do values or morality have in my school?
- Do I share
my moral, religious, personal views at school?
Essay:
Teaching is a dedication, so our contribution to students is a reflection
of what we believe about the nature of man and the importance of the content
we are sharing. It also reflects who we are and what we think of children.
In this optional essay, try to capture and share that essence.
Rubric
Excellent: Addresses all questions, evidence of critical thinking
exists in the essay -- analysis, synthesis, evaluation; consistency of
thought is present, identifies other experts in field who substantiate
points, or from whom the author has a divergent view point; concludes
with a brief creed or belief statement about personal commitment or means
of coexisting with fellow beings or children.
Good: Addresses most questions, shows consistency across most items,
provides justification for beliefs in summary statement or identifies
similarities with other experts, shows some evidence of reflective thinking
by utilizing analysis, synthesis or evaluation statements, concludes with
a creed statement that is consistent with stated position.
You may email
this essay to the professor if you choose to do it. It is optional. Janne.Ellsworth@nau.edu
Once you have
completed this topic you should:
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