Date of Award
2022
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Education (MSEd)
First Advisor
Mimi Rosenberg
Abstract
This independent study explores the question, “What do educators do to cultivate authentic, meaningful, and inspiring classroom communities?” And, what are the key elements required for educators to sustain an inspired educational career over time? Five lower school teachers and graduate school of education professors were interviewed to explore key threads among these educators who embody strong teaching practices which they have sustained over their career in the field of education. Each interviewee was asked to reflect on their craft and their approach to teaching and learning. Selected findings from three of these interviews are presented. Three themes emerged from these interviews: joy, respect for the learner, and relational teaching. A selective review of the literature was conducted to further explore these three essential elements of good teaching. This experience deepened the author’s self-reflection process as it both reinforced some aspects of her teaching philosophy that existed prior to the study and shifted some of her thinking around what the priorities need to be to have a long and satisfying career in teaching. Both the analysis and conclusion are presented in a podcast format.
Recommended Citation
Mohamed, H. (2022). Reflecting on the Craft of Teaching and Learning: How Experienced Educators Cultivate Authentic, Meaningful, and Inspiring Classroom Communities. New York : Bank Street College of Education. https://educate.bankstreet.edu/independent-studies/396
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