What is difference between a teacher, an educator and an educationist?
As an educator from a family of educators I understand one main difference in the terms teacher and educator.A teacher is someone who teaches. That is, they present the information and their job is done.An educator educates. That is, they present the information, asses, revisit, and assess again until they are satisfied with the LEARNING that has taken place. To have all students learning an educator needs to be proficient at all kinds of different strategies such as differentiation, meaningful assessments, authentic assessments, scaffolding, and on and on. If you call yourself an educator you show confidence that you know your stuff and that you are good at what you do.Teaching does not imply learning, only teaching. If your students haven’t learned after you have taught, you have still taught and fulfilled the role as teacher.Education implies that learning is involved.So, some in the profession prefer educator because it implies a more progressive approach that is up to date on best practices and effective strategies to better student learning. It is an attempt to distance themselves from outdated, traditional, and/or less effective methods.In everyday language, most of the time the terms are interchangeable. I consider a “good teacher” one that ensures that students are learning. I don’t assume that an educator is any better at their job than a teacher just because they identify with those labels.
What is the difference between ancient teachers and modern teachers?
The traditional (“ancient”) teacher focused on students as a tabla rasa, a blank slate upon which to record knowledge. Students were viewed as empty vessels, to be filled with facts and figures. Students were viewed as passive participants in the learning process.Our understanding of learning has evolved rapidly over the past twenty years. The recognition is growing that the sum of human knowledge is exploding at such a rate that no one can be expected to become an expert in any field of human endeavour, much less gain a broad knowledge base in all of them. The days of the “Renaissance Man” are over. Instead, students must be equipped with the skills necessary to research, evaluate and communicate the facts they need swimming in the vast sea of knowledge that is now available at our fingertips.This has led to three main areas of emphasis in modern education:Critical thinking skills. Is the knowledge I am seeing valid? Is it supported by data? Is it objectively accurate?Research skills. Where do I go to find accurate information? How do I structure an effective web search? How do I restrict my search terms in order to search efficiently?Communication skills. Can I synthesize and communicate the information I found? Can I draw broad inferences from different data points? Can I develop cogent arguments supported by research?Modern teachers recognize that students are not blank slates, but are instead complex human beings who bring their own life experiences and expectations to the classroom. It is our job to foster each individual to the best of our ability.
Is there a big difference between a young and old teacher?
The differeences between teachers are not because they are young or old, but are related mostly to attitude and perspective. I have known excellent teachers who had just graduated from college and excellent teachers who were ready to retire. I have also known newly graduated teachers who were very bitter and sour and angry in their perspecitve and older teachers who were the same. Judging or characterizing anyone, teacher or other, by their age is the same as judging someone by their color, It is a form of prejudice.
What is the difference between student and teacher edition books?
Hello, I am a college student and am having trouble finding the book that I need for one of my classes. I have found several copies of what appears to be the teachers edition. I am asking if anyone knows the difference between the two. Can I use it for my class? I have to order the book tonight, please let me know.
What's the difference between young and old teachers?
Obviously, experience is the main difference. Apart from that, an old teacher has a “knowledge-base” that is developed over years of teaching experience. A knowledge-base of common pitfalls a student makes in understanding the subject, a list of most common doubts a student can get while studying the subject, etc.When it comes to young teachers, they are generally the “smarter” generation. I mean, they make use of technology and various teaching gadgets. They are the ones with “more energy”. I do not say the old teachers do not adopt to the changes. But a majority still like to stick to the board and chalk method (in Indian context).Also, I see most of the teachers as they grow old, become monotonous in their teaching methods and once “decided” upon something, they are stubborn.Hope this helps,Sujeevan.
Is there a difference between CommonApp Teacher Evaluation and Recommendation Letter?
I'm confused as to whether when a school asks for 2 recommendation letters (schools that use commonapp) they mean the Teacher Evaluation form on Common App, or a written letter of recommendation? Can anyone clear this up for me? I'm trying to make sure I ask my teachers for the right thing. Examples of schools i'm applying to are NYU, UNC Chapel Hill, Boston College, Vassar College, Davidson College, Syracuse University, UMASS Amherst...
What is the differences and similarities of yesteryears teachers and the 21st century teachers?
A2AWhere I live, academic freedom and reasonable income are the differences.A Nation at Risk and the No Child Left Behind years of reform removed teacher discretion over teacher choices, methods, and evaluation of student progress as teachers and teacher unions were cast as the enemies of quality education. As long as they let me teach my way, my students’ test scores increased every year anyway. When they insisted that I teach what they said, only what they said, when they said and how they said, I retired.Also it used to be a decent middle class wage earning position. During the anti-tax climate of the recent US decades, teacher pay has been cut. I earned a reasonable living teaching, but new teachers are struggling and many leave for other types of work. The teacher shortage is hitting now so one or both of these pendulums may swing back the other way.The basic nature of teachers has not changed. They are usually people who liked school and earned good but not the very top grades. They are often first generation college graduates. They like young people and helping them learn well enough to endure all of the other factors that go along with the job. Then many go home and coach athletic teams, lead scout groups, teach Sunday school or engage in other community activities that support young people. They were and are people who add to the strength of their communities. The other issues that affect them will change along with the need to increase the number of people willing and able to pursue this career.