Comment on Teaching for the 21st Century – Connecting the Dots by Hana Lee

Thank you for your post! I totally agree that several points you made here. Particularly, our efforts might not be enough to reshape the educational system we have, but in a long term, I strongly believe that we can see some changes as much as we put our efforts in it. Like you mentioned here, one thing we need to remember is to make changes, it needs to be done in collaboration with each individuals as well as its society. Thanks!

Comment on “Professional” by Hana Lee

Thank you for your post! I also thought that it is hard to say good or not about expressing teacher’s personal beliefs in the classroom. Because it could be different based on different contexts, type of beliefs/topics and type/level of students etc. While we as human we have right to freedom of speech, also an educator we must remember that we should take more responsibility on what you are saying. Because the impact could be stronger than others, particularly on our students.

Comment on professionals are still human beings by Sevda

Hi, Kadie. Thanks for the post. Yes, you are right all of us are human beings and none of us are more perfect than the other. When we think like that, it is easy to accept that the classroom is a learning environment for all of us, even for professors. Everybody in the classroom is equal and anybody can learn from another person regardless of the role.

Comment on Just do your (art)work! by Shaun Respess

Great post. I find it admirable that you stuck to your decision and explained to them why such a skill and task was necessary/beneficial. It may be outside of their comfort zone, which is exactly how it may be useful for them. Even if it is not directly, being able to flexibly tailor your work in a variety of ways matters and should continue to matter. We should all keep fighting for the humanities. Furthermore, we should all seek to be more transparent and open. These moves allow our students to see more of us and to follow our train of thought at important times.

Comment on professionals are still human beings by Hana Lee

It’s perfect post for our last blogging. I also thought that I have to be perfect until starting my PhD degree here. As a professor, I was trying to be perfect to be ready for all possible questions, but I’m not sure that was really worthy to spend my all time. I could spend the time to interact with the students or to assist them in many different ways. Yes, we are human, it’s really important point to keep in mind. Thanks!

Comment on “Professional” by Sevda

Thanks for the post, Allie. I totally agree with you. Educators are different than machines, so we should not behave like machines. We, of course, should express or discuss our thoughts and believes with students. The only critical part here is being respectful to their beliefs and try not to expose our own beliefs to them. Creating a safe environment in the classroom is critical and important most of the time for having that conversation with them for sure.