Intentionality in Teaching

09/29/2016

First principle: never to let oneself be beaten down by persons or by events.
Marie Curie, 1867-1934, Polish-French Physicist

"Teaching is an art, using instinct and intuition, but it is also a science, requiring knowledge of research findings related to both human development and subject content," writes Pam Schiller in the Beginnings Professional Development Workshop, The Intentional Teacher. "Intentional teachers blend art and science to achieve optimum outcomes for their students. They use their intuition to fine tune, but they base the core of their practices in scientific research."

"Every teacher's goal is to help children move forward in their educational journey. An intentional teacher has a map (knowledge of development and research) and a plan for this journey. The intentional teacher consults the map often, uses intuition to make detours when necessary, and always keeps his or her thinking on how to best pack each child's suitcase with the essential tools that will be needed for a joyful and productive journey."

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