My Own Developing Pedagogy Gravitates Towards The Steiner...

Introduction Being that the nation should not be valued upon it’s wealth but upon it’s education and character, my own developing pedagogy gravitates towards the Steiner model founded in understanding of the children’s developmental needs, rather than a standardised content based syllabus as is the State Government model. I see Steiner as a balance between student centred approach (progressive) and what is traditional (essential). Although I imagine everyone is trying to obtain the same goal, the way in which this is being achieved is vastly different. I choose to focus on the Steiner model as it stresses teaching content at the appropriate time and in a way that is compatible with the children’s natural style of learning at that age. The following principles support the theory and explains the motivations. By contrast I will briefly look at a historical example juxtaposed with modern global standards (OECD). Principles You could state that Steiner loosely supports the core points of a progressive philosophy. That all students play a role in forming the content of the curriculum meaning the teacher works cooperatively with the students to form lessons based on capacity, interests and curiosities. And, with every child being an individual, with natural gifts; each may follow a similar developmental path, but at different rates. The Steiner class teacher system, where one teacher stays with the class for eight years, allows continuous monitoring of each student’s progressShow MoreRelatedDeveloping Management Skills404131 Words   |  1617 Pageshelps you actively study and prepare material for class. Chapter-by-chapter activities, including built-in pretests and posttests, focus on what you need to learn and to review in order to succeed. Visit www.mymanagementlab.com to learn more. DEVELOPING MANAGEMENT SKILLS EIGHTH EDITION David A. Whetten BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY Kim S. Cameron UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN Prentice Hall Boston Columbus Indianapolis New York San Francisco Upper Saddle River Amsterdam Cape Town Dubai London MadridRead MoreStephen P. Robbins Timothy A. Judge (2011) Organizational Behaviour 15th Edition New Jersey: Prentice Hall393164 Words   |  1573 PagesInnovation and Change 20 †¢ Coping with â€Å"Temporariness† 20 †¢ Working in Networked Organizations 20 †¢ Helping Employees Balance Work–Life Conflicts 21 †¢ Creating a Positive Work Environment 22 †¢ Improving Ethical Behavior 22 Coming Attractions: Developing an OB Model 23 An Overview 23 †¢ Inputs 24 †¢ Processes 25 †¢ Outcomes 25 Summary and Implications for Managers 30 S A L Self-Assessment Library How Much Do I Know About Organizational Behavior? 4 Myth or Science? â€Å"Most Acts of Workplace Bullying