The article, "Speaking in a Critical Voice" was a very thought-provoking one. I did try to make sense of some of the scenarios, but I really couldn't. I mean...why would you be so cocky as to tell a group of people that the teachers in your state "would do exactly what they were told to because they didn't have a union and therefore wouldn't do anything they weren't supposed to do for fear of losing their jobs." This is the first statement that angered me.
Then, there's the teacher, John, serving as a mentor to pre-service teacher, Jenni. Jenni is energetic and engages her students in hands-on learning -- something John doesn't agree with or like. Even after the students have proven proficiency in the subject matter, John dismisses Jenni from the classroom so that he can "teach" the students the subject matter so they will pass the test! How insulting!!! This is the second scenario which angers me.
I'm not so naive to believe that my teaching style will be totally accepted or appreciated by my fellow colleagues. But, I really want to engage my students in learning in a FUN way. I want them to learn all they can and I believe by making learning hands-on, challenging, and fun I can do just that. I don't want to be told that I have to do some cut-and-dry lesson plans or else!
Soooo.....let my critical voice be strong!
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