Open Access2: A Brief History of Educational Development: Implications for Teachers and Developers
Author(s) -
Tiberius Richard G.
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
to improve the academy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2334-4822
DOI - 10.1002/j.2334-4822.2002.tb00571.x
Subject(s) - facilitator , belief system , psychology , mathematics education , pedagogy , performing arts , knowledge management , computer science , social psychology , epistemology , visual arts , art , philosophy
An historical review of the practice of educational development identified four belief systems about teaching and learning that shape the practice. Each system is characterized by an assumption about the teacher's role: content expert; performer, who makes learning happen; facilitator, who encourages learning through interaction; and helper, whose relationship with learners is a vehicle for learning. The good news is that even teachers who are limited to only one of these belief systems can be successful. On the other hand, developers must have an appreciation for more than one belief system if they are to be successful at helping teachers.