While I did pretty well (one misplaced on each side) I think that this is an example of a slightly biased survey. The questions seemed to be worded in such a way that you were obviously not supposed to pick one or you were a the wrong kind of teacher.
While I am a (I hope) student-centered teacher, I feel that some activities, lesson styles etc. are appropriate, even though they may (gasp!) appear teacher-centered. For me it comes down to a choice between being student centered and differentiating lessons. Differentiation is something that I feel should be done. With that in mind there are students (I was/am one) that enjoy a lecture. They learn that way and it is a teacher centered lesson.
Like most things in left; it is the middle ground that achieves the most. Extremism leaves too many people unaccounted for.
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September 30, 2009 at 3:56 pm
Datta Kaur
Ah, biased…haven’t thought of it in this way. I do know that it is an example of a learning object and others can be created by you for your own students.
Bias is always an issue as a teacher – whether creating an assessments or presenting information – glad you brought up that point.
What a wonderful picture you’ve added to your blog! ~ Datta Kaur