TEACHER AS AN AGENT OF CHANGE OR TEACHER AS A MANTAINENCE OF TRADITION

Prepared by:Nur Fadhilah Binti Mohd ShaherNur Nezanna Binti MohamedSiti Munirah Binti SalehuddinTEACHER AS AN AGENT OF CHANGEORTEACHER AS A MANTAINENCE OF TRADITIONQUESTIONTeacher as an agent of change or teacher as a maintenance of tradition.Give responses to the statement above based on students prior knowledge.

Agent of ChangeWe need to teach of kids for their future, not our past (Daniel Pink)Lives in the future, not the present.Is fueled by passion and inspires othersHas a strong ability to self-motivateMust understand people

Build visionLook for a new paradigmListen to your studentsIts ok not to knowPush the limitsBuild Vision

Some men see things at they are and ask Why?I dream things that never were and ask Why Not?Robert F. Kennedy, 1968

Look for a New ParadigmStudent-centered educationProject-based learningAuthentic learningTechnology-rich learning environments

Listen to Your Students

Pay attention to their responsesExamine their successesAsk them what is workingAssess them formatively as well as summatively

Its OK Not to KnowDont be the Sage on the StageAsk for student assistanceEmpower student experts

Push the LimitsIts not about preparing them for the office anymore.Its about preparing them for their lives.

Are YOU a Change Agent?

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