Introduction to eLearning Design

May 3rd - May 9th, 2023

Introduction

My TPI (Teacher Perspective Inventory) scores are the artifact I've provided for this unit. Teachers can evaluate their orientation toward teaching using this inventory. Although my excellent scores in transmission and nurturing did not come as a surprise to me, they did provide me the opportunity to reflect on and explain my teaching philosophies. After taking the TPI, I not only acquired an understanding of how I teach, but it also helped me to better comprehend the theories and perspectives of other teachers.

Reflection

I was aware of my nurturing nature prior to this course, but I was unaware that it would have resulted in my greatest score. By participating in the TPI, I was able to get insight into how others view teaching, the reasons behind their feelings, and the actions they take in the classroom. While fostering social and emotional learning (SEL), it aids in the development of interpersonal empathy. My own TPI results as well as those of others have helped me to identify the significance and beliefs regarding teaching perspectives. It enables me to make adjustments to my own instruction as necessary so that students can develop a love of learning. My ability to reflect on my behaviors, beliefs, and objectives as a teacher is made so that I can benefit my students, co-workers, and myself.

Teacher Perspectives Inventory Results

After taking the Teacher Perspectives Inventory, my results indicated that I scored highest in the nurturing category. This is true because my career started out as a primary elementary school teacher teaching students from kindergarten to grade 5. Obviously, teaching kids who are at the age of 5 and 6 requires a lot of nurturing and compassion. If the teacher cannot exhibit this, then they are in the wrong profession. I now teach students who need extra help and spend most of my day in a pervasive needs classroom. Even though many of my students are older, their way of thinking and learning are similar to those of younger children. Again, the emphasis on nurturing and showing compassion still is common in my everyday teaching. Allowing students to make mistakes and creating a supportive, safe environment are just some of the practices I have in place which coincide with my nurturing characteristics. My second strongest category was transmission; again, I was not surprised by this. Time, knowledge of what is being taught, and evaluating what students have learned are just a few ways I demonstrate transmission. While I was working towards my education degree, I learned more from my internship teacher than I ever did from textbooks and lectures. This was one of the best ways I learned good teaching skills, techniques, and classroom management skills that I still use today. Co-teaching and collaboration are also essential with it comes to transmission. All teachers have to exhibit transmission in some way.

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