matthew j. ramsey fall 2009 ed 515. pros can be highly topical one-shot exposure to ideas keeps...
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Matthew J. Ramsey
Fall 2009
ED 515
ProsCan be highly
topicalOne-shot exposure
to ideasKeeps teachers
informedSparking interest
ConsOften top downDo little for
curriculum/instructional improvement
TrivialCan’t be customized
to teachers needs
ProsPrevents
professional isolation
Shared solutionsGreat brain
storming sessions
ConsAbused—gab
sessionsTeachers may not
feel comfortable sharing their “problems”
Teachers may not share ‘controversial ideas’
ProsSee new ideas,
verses hearing second hard
NetworkingParticipating in the
new environmentSee other types of
teaching venues…laboratories, corporate training…
ConsNot enough time to
benefitVisited schools may
put on the dog and pony show
Teachers may not be the tour guide
ProsBasis in research
and theoryAbility to earn
advanced credentials
Practical applications
ConsFocus no research
to practice, instead of practice to research
Devalue the role of the teachers
ProsExperts train
teachers in new initiative
ConsistencyCohesiveness
ConsRemoves teachers
from creative process
Generic programming does not take specific circumstances into consideration
ProsHelps define the
role of the teacherImproves
communication in a supervision loop
ConsCompetencies don’t
necessarily lead to accountability for achievement
ProsConsultant qualityContinuous
engagementLocal solutionsPublishable results
ConsTeachers fear being
observedDog and pony showWidespread
affordabilityLiberal/radical
consultants Equity issues
ProsLocalized solutionsPractice to researchPatterning—
relevance
ConsQuestions ability
creativity of teachers
ProsTeachers know what
they needOne size does not fit
all
ConsTeachers do this
already and shouldn’t be made to sign a contract
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