The highest perspective I have is transmission. My sub-score for beliefs tells me I value a substantial commitment to the content. The best way to teach is to have a strong understanding of the subject because this is the only way I can implement diverse unique assignments and assessments. Further, I can explain the content in a variety of ways only if I know the content. My social reform perspective was the lowest and I was not surprised by this result. It is difficult for me to connect mathematics to how they can do 'good' for the world. I don't know if this is because I have no experience myself or if it is because I am not aware of social reforms myself. I was surprised to see that my sub-score for actions is higher than my beliefs for developmental and nurturing perspectives. It was interesting to see that I was already trying to accomplish certain skills in my teaching without being aware of my own beliefs! Something I want to work on in the future is my developmental perspective because I believe it is crucial to always think about the learner's point of view. I can develop this skill by asking them questions and providing them practical examples. However, it is also significant to get to know who my learners are in order to provide them with the right guidance and solutions. The TPI results helped me understand where I am as a teacher candidate. Some questions I have are, "What would be the best way to enhance my perspective on social reforms? Do I need to have a stronger belief or do I need to demonstrate it as I am teaching? Where do I start?"
Hi Esther, it's great that you have a strong transmission perspective and believe in the importance of a deep understanding of the subject matter. This knowledge enables you to create diverse assignments and deliver content effectively. And I agree that connecting math to societal impact can be challenging, and it's a common concern. As Susan noted, we will cover it more later in this course.
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