In the second chapter of The Skillful Teacher, Brookfield discusses four assumptions that are important to skillful teaching. The first assumption he talks about addresses the need for teachers to do what is necessary to support the learning needs of their students. Although this seems obvious it can be very complex, as students can have very different learning needs. For example: a learning or teaching strategy that works for one student may end up confusing another student (Brookfield, 2015).
So, what does this assumption mean for teachers? For me, it means I need to consider things like: the learning environment and how it impacts different learners; varied learning styles and preferences; and cultural implications of my teaching strategies. In my role as a trainer/teacher, I need to consider each of these important aspects of teaching. For example, we have a diverse workforce at CLBC, so I need to think about learning strategies that support staff from various backgrounds. Below, I have included a link to a video in which future educators share ideas about how they might support the learning of diverse students in their classroom.
Brookfield, S. D. (2015). The Skillful Teacher: On Technique, Trust, and Responsiveness in the Classroom
(3rd ed.). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
So, what does this assumption mean for teachers? For me, it means I need to consider things like: the learning environment and how it impacts different learners; varied learning styles and preferences; and cultural implications of my teaching strategies. In my role as a trainer/teacher, I need to consider each of these important aspects of teaching. For example, we have a diverse workforce at CLBC, so I need to think about learning strategies that support staff from various backgrounds. Below, I have included a link to a video in which future educators share ideas about how they might support the learning of diverse students in their classroom.
Brookfield, S. D. (2015). The Skillful Teacher: On Technique, Trust, and Responsiveness in the Classroom
(3rd ed.). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
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