We are creatures of habit, aren't we? I believe that's why so many teachers still stick with the old ways. They teach the way they were taught. I do see changes, but not as many as needed. Also, teaching more thoughtfully is way harder. I hate to say this, but there are a lot of lazy teachers out there. It's a lot easier to copy a lab out of a lab book rather than design your own experiment, and we all know how evil textbooks are.
Sami brought up a good point about age. The older I get the more literate I become. I used to fear getting older, but know I embrace it. I feel the need to spend more time preparing for my classes. I love reading current articles I can use. The older you get the less time you need to worry about the kids "liking" you, and your disciplinary methods seem to become more established.
What makes me illiterate:Fox News.
I agree with you Jabin! I was SO RELIEVED to turn 30- there is something about passing into a new decade that is so exciting. Change is good! Growing up is great- however, literacy can come with age, but only if we allow it to. I do see so many older people that are so set in their ways of spraying chemicals on vegetables. Why should they do anything differently? Even when cancer is setting into their bodies and the bodies of their friends, they don't seem to make the connection that perhaps they need to change their lifestyle. We need to have the wisdom to know when to let go and move on to something new.
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