I believe that the purpose of education is to form our
society. Education, formal or informal, shapes the brain into whatever frame of
mind it is taught. We teach not only subjects, but also values. Those values are the
foundations of every healthy society. Good teachers most have certain
qualities, but not all. A good teacher is smart, has a high self-esteem and has
a great sense of humor. Good teachers have a great way to communicate. Good teachers love their job with a passion
that shows in their everyday work. A good teacher has the capacity to convey
learning into their students in a manner in which students learn in a fun and
healthy environment. But, most of all, a good teacher cares. A good teacher
cares for his students and for their learning.
Developing a
language comes from interaction with someone else. Communication comes from a
cooperative activity in which two or more speakers or receivers need to
participate. The same way our mother teaches us to put on a pair of socks, she
teaches us to say sock, to understand the object behind the sound. One of the
aspects of the Function Approach is that learning a language comes from social
interaction. The reciprocal practice of communication between the infant and
the adult helps develop their language learning skills. The first experience a
child has with language comes from hearing his parents (in the most part).
After that, the baby starts to imitate and then to purposely pronounce sounds.
The
school of thought I relate the most is constructivism. Constructivism is base
on the learner’s own construction of knowledge (Vygotsky, 1920). I believe that
the learner has the capacity to create his or her own learning through an
environment in which the teacher plays a role of guide and not of authority.
This environment for learning need parameters, but it should not be restricted
to the teacher being the only voice in the class. The students need to be in
charged of their own learning. When the student goes through the process of
actually developing that knowledge by his or her own, then acquisition comes
in. The classroom environment we have right now, as a majority is the classroom
in which the teacher has the students repeat what he or she is saying. My goal as a teacher is not only to teach,
but also to learn with my students.
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