Language:
Hebrew
Year of publication:
2017
Titel der Quelle:
מכלול; כתב עת רב-תחומי
Angaben zur Quelle:
לב (תשעז) 131-143
Keywords:
Teachers In-service training
;
Teachers college students Attitudes
Abstract:
As coordinators in the Education Department of Michlalah – Jerusalem Academic College, we have reviewed numerous reflections written by teachers in their first year of specialization in the classroom. Many of them, we noted, remain on the technical level with little depth; perusal of educational research led us to the key concept of authenticity. The concept originates in existentialist philosophy: an authentic individual is unique, at peace with himself, lives a full and meaningful life which he has chosen freely. Maslow (1959) famously contended that teachers must help their students become attentive to the voices rising from the inner wellsprings of their personality, and to hear those voices above the roaring world of social influences. We believe that teachers, too, must be in touch with their own abilities and skills, strengths and weaknesses: they must be authentic individuals who live a balanced, full life. Through intensive study of many reflections, focusing on statements attesting to authenticity, we developed an indicator to identify categories that show authenticity in reflection. The indicator was approved by professionals in the field and can be used for a variety of purposes. Our results relate to two levels. In practical terms, familiarity with the parameters in the indicator helps the teacher write more authentic reflections. On the theoretical level, reflection through a lens focused on authenticity enhances the writer’s ability to connect with her intrinsic abilities and personal potential, and can potentially impact on her professional development throughout her life.
URL:
אתר את הפרסום בקטלוג המאוחד של ספריות ישראל
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