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Wednesday, February 14, 2007

In chapter one the idea of "teachers as moral and intellectual" leaders is brought up, saying that they should lead and "direct by indirection". It goes on to say that teachers are to "establish the right conditions for inspiring, incalculating and guiding the development of socialized intelligence" I have a hard time with this, because you come up with the idea that obviously, you are a role model for your students. However, it seems like an aweful big shoes to fill; not only are we expected to serve as educational leaders but moral and ethical leaders as well. I just wanted to know how you possibly felt about the idea, what happens if you make the smallest mistake? Your students remeber everything, even if you change something in normal routine in the slightest form, and they talk about everything as well. It just seems very overwhelming to me to think that your life is on display, so how do you find the balance between a personal relationship with your students and revealing too much information? Obviously there are things you should never bring up, but you never know what could possibly cause problems.

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At 11:02 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

I think that the chapter does express the need for teachers to be good role models and positive members of society for students to learn from. I also know that even teachers are human and students know that. Teachers make mistakes; embarrass themselves as well as students, or out right fail. Although their students might remember this, I feel that is it more important about how a teacher recovers from those situations. It is how a teacher can move on, and rise above the situation that truly leaves its mark on students.

Also, I think the part of the chapter discussing "guiding the development of socialized intelligence" in students is more referring to the atmosphere a teacher creates in the classroom. To create an environment where students can develop socially with each other while balancing their personal development intellectually it the job of the teacher. A teacher who can accomplish this is not only giving the students daily lessons, but life lessons as well.

 

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