Introduction: The Question of Knowledge in Education
Guiding Questions:
- In your opinion, what is knowledge? And, what is teachers’ relation to knowledge?
- What kind of knowledge do you need to teach in a class?
Note- Please write a short paragraph as a response to some of the above questions. You don’t need to mention facts, or expert authorities while responding to these questions. You are asked just to reflect on the questions, preferably with a person sitting next to you.
The below quote might help to remind us about the form of opinion writing.
“Opinion writing is not about communicating a series of pros and cons or discussing at length the various related advantages and disadvantages. The opinion piece should open with a bold statement of opinion that is clearly expressed, and that opinion should be held unwaveringly and reinforced constantly throughout the text. … it should reveal the writer’s take on things too. To summarize, whatever the topic and however the student opens their opinion piece, they should ensure they express their opinion immediately and coherently. There should be no doubt in the reader’s mind as to where the student-writer stands on the issue”.~Literacy ideas
Knowledge is the accumulated information an individual has about the world. Teachers facilitate the pursuit of knowledge by others.
You need knowledge about what it is you are teaching and knowledge regarding the best way to facilitate its transmission to students.
What is knowledge – I think knowledge is a widely accepted idea that helps society function. Ideally, this widely accepted idea has undergone scrutiny and is logically and ethically sound.
What knowledge should teachers teach? – I think that, ideally, teachers can teach students where knowledge comes from and how it forms. Specifically, in science, I believe that the scientific method is an example of how the scientific community tackles the uncertainties of knowledge new and old. Thus, teaching the scientific method teaches students where scientific knowledge forms.
Knowledge is a cumulative intelligence that people pass down from generation to generation. Teacher’s job is to filter out the bias as much as possible and provided accurate knowledge to the students. Knowledge should also be revised/ updated constantly for it to be relevant.
In my opinion knowledge is the combination of skills, abilities and understanding of a particular topic. A teacher’s relation to knowledge is pertaining to how much they “know” regarding their teachable subject and their ability to help their students acquire said skills. There are several types of knowledge one needs to know in order to teach a class. I believe that a teacher should be knowledgable in their specific subjects, but they must also be social and emotionally knowledgable in order to provide a safe and inclusive learning environment.
Knowledge is an understanding of a content area. The teacher should have this knowledge in order to be proficient in their classroom (The teacher as “expert” in their field.) That being said, knowledge is not just limited to content information but also to skills, understanding and facts. Knowledge should not be limited in its transaction between teacher and student and it should not be validated only within this transaction. Knowledge can be acquired through many vehicles, and perhaps the responsibility of the teacher is to equip students with the skills to find/pursue knowledge outside of the classroom.
Knowledge is an understanding of information, skills, or reflection. Teachers may have a set of knowledge that they can communicate to students but I think it is also important to recognize that all students come from backgrounds with their own understandings or knowledge systems. Teachers can provide the tools needed to communicate or critically engage with systems of knowledge. To teach a class, you need spatial awareness, self-awareness, social-awareness (how are different students reacting to your teaching), content knowledge, and the ability to tackle that knowledge from different perspectives and be open to new perspectives that may come up in class.
Knowledge is the acquisition and openness to learning information from a variety of sources. From being open to the idea of learning an individual can gain “knowledge” in many different forms. There are concrete and abstract forms of knowledge that can and cannot be evaluated. Knowledge is knowing that you do not know everything and being humble enough to continue to seek and expand your own mind. In relating this to teaching a teacher must have a foundation of knowledge of course content to support a variety of learners while also understanding that knowledge is ever changing and can be displayed in many different ways.
Knowledge in my opinion is the understanding of how to interpret information, and knowing what content is important for you depending on your situation. As a teacher, I think you need to know how to deliver and teach content to a specific audience, you need to assess your students and know how to teach content in a way that they will hopefully connect with and find useful presently, and in the future.
Information aquired through experience. Teachers impart knowlege through sharing their experiences….
I think you need a fairly good working knowledge of your particular teaching subject, but also implementing knowledge from a variety of subject areas. You would also need to have some knowledge of the students in the classroom.
In my opinion, knowledge is the understanding and comprehension of a specific topic. A teacher’s relation to knowledge corresponds to their acquisition and understanding of the specific topic(s) that they are teaching. A teacher’s “knowledge’ on a subject is constantly changing as they continue to learn and teach.
Knowledge is unreliable and does not exist. We have only belief, which is the practical command of skills and ideas as they are taught to us. Our job as teachers is to communicate this idea to our students so as to make them critical and functional.
Knowledge is ideas and tools that people can apply to everyday life and it is also something that makes people feel rich and satisfied inside.
Teachers should not be the holder of knowledge but instead they should guide students to acquire knowledge themselves.
I want to teach the knowledge of getting knowledge.
Knowledge is information that is acquired through education and experience.
A teachers role is to inspire and provide opportunities for students to learn.
The ability to transfer knowledge is the most important outcome. In order for transfer to occur foundational subject knowledge as well as skills need to be taught in the class.
Knowledge is the understanding of information and processes about how and why the world around us works, and can be gained through experiences and learning. It is also the acquiring of problem solving and analytical skills. Teachers’ value knowledge and share it with their students, as well and gain knowledge themselves though interactions with colleagues and students. In order to teach in a classroom, you must have knowledge about the background of your students, about the content you are teaching and about how to effectively teach that content.
I think knowledge is the amount of concrete information (facts etc.) that you have. A teacher’s knowledge is much more than the “facts” that need to be taught as teachers also require the ability to convey this information. Teachers need to be able to convey the knowledge in multiple ways as well as knowing classroom management techniques, engagement techniques and so on.
In your opinion, what is knowledge? And, what is teachers’ relation to knowledge?
What kind of knowledge do you need to teach in a class?
There are two types of knowledge needed to teach in a classroom: knowledge of content and knowledge of pedagogy. If, for instance, one is teaching in an English classroom, knowledge of content may include essay writing, analysis skills, reading comprehension strategies, literary themes, forms and purposes of poetry, etc. In addition to this, one must acquire knowledge of pedagogy which includes how to engage difficult learners, how to adapt teaching material, how to build positive relationships with students, how to create assessments, etc.
1. In my opinion, knowledge is information that is known by the person/student. This does NOT necessarily include understanding or ability to apply it; it is simply something(s) that is/are known.
Teachers are meant to figure out a way to get each student, within a certain time frame, to acquire that knowledge.
2. Most importantly, teachers should teach (based on my definition of knowledge) knowledge relating to the subject matter they are teaching.
Knowledge is a set of skills that is passed on from one an individual to another. As teachers we are compassionate and well educated/ and or trained in our subject areas making us equipped to teach and pass on the various knowledge that we have acquired to our students.
Within the classroom content knowledge, as well as empathy, individuality and creativity need to be taught. Shulman’s article explained how there is so much emphasis on how a teacher facilitates classroom management and social emotional learning vs. focusing on the information or “content” that is being taught. I agree with this statement and believe that the instructor needs to be passionate and love their subject area in order to spark interest and a drive to learn amongst their students.
What is knowledge? And , what is teachers’ relation to knowledge?
Knowledge are transferable information, facts and skills that are useful in different situations or problems. Teachers are tasked to be an expert in the area of specialization. As a holder of the knowledge, we would want to transfer and connect the information to the students. With the hopes that students would be able to gain knowledge and use it properly in different situations.
What kind of knowledge do you need to teach in a class?
-A certain amount of common sense,
– information/ facts and skills required in the knowledge field.
– classroom management
1. What is knowledge? And what is teachers’ relation to knowledge?
a. Knowledge varies from person to person, situation to situation, and culture to culture. For example, you need knowledge of the outdoors and wilderness if you are going camping. This type of knowledge differs from somebody that is studying for their Grade 12 Provincial exams. The two examples differ because one demands practical application, and another demands theoretical understanding.
b. A teacher is a guide in relation to knowledge. The role of a teacher is to facilitate skill-based learning for students to make ‘sense’ of knowledge.
2. What kind of knowledge do you need to teach in a class?
a. A person can draw upon many types of knowledge to teach in a class. There is no ‘standard’ of knowledge that you need to teach in a class. Each person has different experiences and skills. Therefore, each person has different knowledge. On the other hand, I believe to be an effective teacher in a classroom, the teacher needs to have knowledge about positive and caring relationships.
Knowledge is the ability to explain a concept and engage with it through hands-on activities. A teacher shares a concept with students and encourages them to express their knowledge in multiple ways. It is most evident that a student has knowledge of a concept when they are able to apply their knowledge through hands-on activities. In order to teach in a class, a teacher needs knowledge regarding their students learning differences and specific designations. The teacher also needs knowledge about key concepts of the specific subject they are teaching that are appropriate for the grade level. Also, the teacher needs knowledge regarding the core and curricular competencies for the subject and grade they are teaching. Furthermore, a teacher needs knowledge of the safety procedures in the classroom incase of an emergency.
Knowledge is a subjective opinion on reality. It is what is thought on any topic at an individual level. It terms of a teacher’s relationship to knowledge, we as individuals have our own preconceived notions about what knowledge is relevant to a topic. We also have access to the opinions of our peers, students and academia as to what knowledge is important or correct.
For what knowledge we “need” to teach in the classroom, I don’t think we particularly have a choice. We teach the information that is important based on our own opinion and perspective, and the students interpret this, either accepting or discarding it based on their own choice of what they believe.
What is knowledge?
One definition of knowledge could be “that which is acquired through sensory observation” (which is a very broad definition). This can consist of any observable fact that we can learn about the world. For example, the Earth orbits the sun.
Knowledge can also consist of increased understanding of ourselves and our relationships to the world and other people. Facts/understandings/feelings are types of knowledge because they are bits of information that can help shape the way we live our lives and understand our environment.
What kind of knowledge do you need to teach in a class?
The kind of knowledge that helps students become well-rounded, independent, and informed citizens in their community. The knowledge that students gain should help them become independent learners so that they are able to continue acquiring knowledge throughout their lives beyond school.
Knowledge is subject specific.
It is acquired by experience, study, observation…
Its different from wisdom, perhaps in the way it’s often associated with the mind, the head, intellect.
Knowledge for a teacher is a great aid, support, it can give the teacher authority and respect in the classroom, yet it doesn’t always equate success. A teacher who is knowledgeable in a given subject matter may still not be ‘ a good teacher ‘. To have knowledge doesnt mean u know how to teach or share that knowledge with others.
What kind of knowledge do you need to teach in a classroom? Hmmmmmm
A balance of hard and soft skills. Content n conduct. Right brain n left brain qualities.
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I believe that knowledge is the understanding of specific information about a subject or a certain area. There is this idea that teachers are the only keepers of that knowledge. However, I think that everyone has knowledge about something and that students are included in that. In my opinion, teachers are not only there to pass that knowledge about a subject to students, but to also inspire students to search for knowledge themselves.
Knowledge is information. It is information that covers our entire existence. It can explain how tiny particles interact or how to erect a tall building. It is passed down from person to person through education and practice. Teachers are bastions of knowledge to transfer knowledge to students so that they may use it in practical ways.
The knowledge to teach a class is extensive; and not limited to knowledge of the subject area. The knowledge to effectively communicate knowledge, is one such knowledge that a teacher must know.
Knowledge is facts, information, and skills acquired by a person through experience or education; the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject. A teachers relation to knowledge is knowing the material to apply all the above items to a subject. Ie- the teacher must know the content to successfully pass knowledge along to the students.
Knowledge to teach a class must not only be content specific, but it is equally as important they have the skills to TEACH or as I prefer “FACILITATE” the actual LEARNING of knowledge in the classroom.
Knowledge can be individual or collective, but ultimately is a snippet or collection of experiences that can be shared. Knowledge is inherently personal and biased.
As teachers, we share knowledge that as a collective society we accept as being true or useful. We also encourage students to strive to create and discover new knowledge.
Technically, it is our job as teachers to transmit the knowledge prescribed by the BC curriculum. I believe we have a duty beyond that, though, to share/encourage the pursuit of knowledge that will enable students to ‘live well in the world’ and think critically and thoughtfully about the world around them.
Knowledge is transferable information and skills that continuously evolves as an individual gains experience. A teacher’s role in relation to knowledge is helping students learn from their experiences, both life and academic, and consolidate their learning and experiences. In order to successfully teach, educators need a vast knowledge base. Educators should have subject specific knowledge, knowledge of sound education practices and methodology and knowledge of building community and relationships.
Knowledge is information, theory or practice that have been acquired through an experience or direct instruction (education). Knowledge can be acquired intrinsically, or extrinsically and I think a teachers relation to knowledge is to attempt to impart knowledge through experience and through building relationships. As teachers we not only attempt to communicate subject specific knowledge, but life-specific knowledge.