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[Physltest] [Phys-L] Re: "Effective" teaching methods



Well put, its the practical reality...however, at the k-12 level there are
curricular adoptions every so many years. That is the target to work for,
encouraging districts to adopt reformed, research based curricula. Then
there is the structure, time and money, hopefully to manage the change.

All of us know how hard it is to be the Lone Ranger.

joe

joeOn Wed, 17 Nov 2004, Frohne, Vickie wrote:

In my experience (a teacher coming from a family of teachers), one reason why teachers may be reluctant to adopt new teaching methodologies is simply "too much work, too little time." There are so many hours in a day, and so many dollars in the pocket. Even those who wholeheartedly embrace a new methodology often have to phase it in gradually in order to keep the considerable preparation time (for all-new lesson plans and handouts) and budgetary strain (for new classroom equipment and materials) manageable. There is also a considerable professional risk to piloting a new methodology, especially solo. Teachers have to keep parents' opinions and "evaluation time" in mind. It is no surprise that many teachers opt for the safer, easier status quo.

Vickie Frohne


Joseph J. Bellina, Jr. 574-284-4662
Professor of Physics
Saint Mary's College
Notre Dame, IN 46556
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