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write a dialog between two teachers who are discussing their…
write a dialog between two teachers who are discussing their respective philosophies of education – i.e., what they each believe the primary role and purpose of education should be.
Here is an abbreviated example of what such a dialog might look like. Jack is representing the ‘education for economic development’ philosophy and Nora is representing the ‘education for inquiry learning’ philosophy
“Nora: Did you have a good morning?
Jack: I certainly did. I put the Grade 6 students into role as scientists during science class. I gave each student a lab coat to wear and I addressed them as “Dr.” throughout the class. They were especially delighted by that!
Nora: How did you come up with that idea?
Jack: Well, as you know, I think the primary role of schools is to prepare students for the world of work and what better way to do this then to treat them as career professionals, so they can experience what it’s like to be a scientist, or a historian, or an author?
Nora: But don’t you think there’s so much more to school than just preparing kids for the world of work? I certainly do. There’s so much more to life. For example, I want to my students to be prepared to take on all those challenges we can’t possibly predict today. So, my focus is on helping them to develop inquiry skills that will help them succeed – in work, but also in life more generally – regardless of what careers they choose.
Jack: What do you mean by inquiry skills exactly?
Nora: Well, skills like problem solving and decision making, but also collaborative skills related to working with others. Those are all going to be important skills to have regardless of their career choices.
Jack: Yes, but what about all those skills which are specific to individual careers? Don’t you want students to develop specific skills in science, history, or language arts for example?
Nora: Oh, the bell’s about to ring. Better get back to class. It was a good discussion though. See you later.
Jack: You too. Have a great rest of the day.”
The above example adopts a few conventions that you might want to follow:
The dialog opens with a very short introductory exchange which sets the stage for the philosophical discussion which follows.
Each teacher asks questions of the other which prompts them to provide further explanation or give an example.
Examples from practice are shared.
The phrase “the primary role of school” is used to clearly indicate when a philosophical perspective related to the course content is being shared.
The two teachers gently challenge one another. For example, one teacher asks, “But don’t you think there’s much more to school than just preparing kids for the world of work?”
The conversation is informal. Words like “kids” are used, as you might expect in an informal staff room exchange.
Specific terminology from the course is used throughout (e.g., inquiry skills).
The conversation closes with a brief concluding exchange (I.e., about the need to get back to class).
Throughout the dialog, the discussion is respectful. The two teachers are not arguing with one another.
Think of this as a short excerpt from a movie, television, or stage play screenplay that in part features two teachers discussing their philosophical beliefs related to K-12 education.
you must follow for the dialog:
begin the dialog with a very brief introduction (see the example above)
You must use the terms primary role of school
feature only two teachers in your dialog, each of whom represents a different philosophical perspective (see the instructions below)
ensure that the conversation between the two teachers is respectful (i.e., aligned with the Ontario College of Teachers’ Standards of Practice and the Ethical Standards for the Teaching Profession)
end the dialog with a very brief conclusion (see the example above)
It is also recommended that you incorporate some of the conventions that are noted above (e.g., have each teacher ask questions of the other). This will strengthen the dialog. Absolutely feel free to incorporate other writing best practices, but always keep the focus on the two teachers’ philosophical dialog.
The Teachers
As noted above, your dialog will feature two teachers, each of whom represents a different philosophical perspectives. the teachers you use must use are listed below
Summary: Jasmine is a teacher who believes that each subject should be taught by a subject specialist who is an expert in the discipline under study. She divides her school day into structured blocks of time which are each devoted to a single subject, such as language, math, biology, or history. Jasmine rarely integrates the subjects she teaches. For example, when they are studying biology, she wants to her students to think like biologists and closely follow the scientific method. On a weekly basis, Jasmine tests her students’ understanding of the content she is covering, providing remedial support to those students who are falling behind.
Philosophical Perspective: Education for Disciplinary Initiation
Summary: Nora is a teacher who believes that all students learn differently. Her job is to ignite in students a sense of curiosity about the world and then help scaffold their investigation of those topics that most interest them. Nora wants her students to develop independent learning skills that they can then apply to a variety of learning contexts, both within and outside of schools. Although Nora’s students complete individualized learning activities, she also helps them develop teamwork and conflict resolution skills through collaborative project-based learning.
Philosophical Perspective: Education for Inquiry Learning
