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Ecology of Teaching (Macro System Influences on Teaching (TEACHER DIRECTED…
Ecology of Teaching
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WHY GENDER MATTERS
Dr. Leonard Sax
Newborn females look at faces (expression)
Newborn males look a mobiles (action)
Gender neutral does not work
Females--retina: color/texture; 7x’s more sensitive to sound
Male--retina: movement
Canada: men are 3x’s more likely to drop out of college than women
BOYS ADRIFT
There is lack of motivation in young boys (growing in number)
Epidemic does not involve the entire population
More women graduates than men
Canada: men are 3x’s more likely to drop out of college than women
Boys regard academic achievement as unmasculine
Five contributing factors: changes in the school; changes in the culture
Brain development has not changed—but education has
Acceleration of early elementary curriculum (kindergarten doing 1st grade work; 5 year old boys cannot sit still very well)
“Race and social class are far better predictors of [academic] outcomes.” Rosalind Chait Barnett
29% men graduating from college
60% women gradating from college
Co-ed school is a peculiar universe: what really count is who is cute and who likes who
Co-ed school is how you look for girls
Single Sex schools for girls correlates with who you are; real world depends on who you are, not how you look
Brain structure of a 6 year old boy vs 6 year girl
Separate school core subjects from k-12
Some might do better---parents should know their child
ARTICLES
DAVID A. BEDNAR
Companion Principles: Preaching by the Spirit and Learning by Faith
Unto vs Into the hearts: there is responsibility on the teacher and on the learner
Faith is a principle of action in all intelligent beings
Faith as an assurance is future facing.
Faith as the evidence of things not seen looks to the past
Assurance+action+evidence=helix
True faith is focused in and on the Lord Jesus Christ
Learning By Faith: Acting vs Being Acted Upon
Learn by Faith and experience
True learner open their hearts to the message
Learning by faith: spiritual, mental, physical exertion
Joseph Smith learned by faith (into action)
--The Holy Ghost is the only true teacher
--We are most effective as instructors when we encourage and facilitate learning
--An instructor's faith is strengthened as he or she helps others seek learning by faith
GBHinckey's invitation to read the BoM
SPENCER W. KIMBALL
JESUS THE PERFECT TEACHER
Fixed Principles: 1) He knew Who He was and why
Jesus the Perfect Teacher 2) Constant 3) Do what I do
Understanding Others: 1) listen to others 2) patient and pleading 3) candid and forthright, reproving with sharpness and love
Selfless Leadership: 1) ministered to others before thinking of self 2) Discerning others without seeking control 3) Perspective about Problems (longterm)
Responsibility: 1) Involves others 2) Delegate purposeful assignments 3) Make righteous demands without condescension or contempt 4) truths + tasks capacity
Accountability: 1) accountable for actions and thoughts 2) High expectations
Wise Use of Time
Secular Leadership: 1) selfless vs selfish 2) freedom vs control 3) service vs. status 4) genuine needs vs. personal need 5) compassion with justice vs. harshness and injustice
Potential: 1) Beckon others further along the path of perfection 2) everyone is important 3) simple can be effective
Significant leaders recognize the reality of the Perfect Leader
MESO SYSTEM INFLUENCE
TEACHERS and PARENTS
Teachers have a responsibility to involve/inform parents
Parents have a responsibility to help prepare children
Real teaching happens in the home