Alright, so Bill's blog inspired a rant. This week, we are allowed to blog about anything educational; therefore, I want to address teaching together with fellow educators. I know that we have touched on this in class, and TO has mentioned how some feel that certain subject teachers are responsible for certain learning aspects. However, the fact of the matter is that we are all teaching, so doesn't that mean that we should infuse these kids with knowledge in any way, shape, or form that we can? I would think so. What I'm saying is that maybe teachers need to work together more so that they can really get through to students and create a cohesive team.
The example I left on Bill's blog was that maybe each class could use the same type of technology, just in different ways so the students see how versatile the tool can be and how many projects they can use it for. If classes are managed this way then the students will go deeper into the topic or technology they learn. It would focus school more, and show kids how much each subject is useful and how often they overlap. It is important for students to understand that EVERY subject in school is important; however, this is difficult when nothing ties together and the students' minds are forced to go in 7 different directions. I just think it would be a neat idea to all work together and deepen the learning and understanding. It gives us more opportunity to teach, and it couldn't hurt for students to see some teamwork amongst their teachers.
I had to double check my blog after seeing this post, because I didn't think I had written anything rant-worthy, but I definitely understand where you're coming from. It seems that English teachers especially are scrutinized, probably because English grading is seen as more subjective. There's no reason, however, that teachers, of any subject, cannot collaborate and create opportunities for students knowledge to extend from multiple perspectives and subjects.
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