What is contemporary education?
Contemporary Education is, most fundamentally, a framework for teaching and
learning. Based on this framework, Contemporary Education offers curricula, institutes and
a blog to reimagine education for the 21st century. The Contemporary Education mission is
to transform education to empower students to make meaningful decisions in their lives. The
vision is to transform schools into centers of meaningful reflection on how we respond to our
human needs practically and theoretically, in the pursuit of healthier lives and more just,
peaceful and sustainable societies. There are 5C Principles of Contemporary Education:
Connect, Care, Critique, Collaborate and Create. The core values of Contemporary
Education are: Health (Mental, Physical & Spiritual); Social Justice and Peace; and
Environmental Sustainability.
As a teacher how are you going to address the cultural issues among your students?
Teachers can play a big role in helping students succeed through the establishment of
culturally responsive classrooms. A culturally responsive curriculum helps students from
a minority ethnic/racial background develop a sense of identity as individuals, as well as
proudly identify with their particular culture group. I will ensure that all students are
included within all aspects of the school, and I will acknowledge the unique differences of
my students that they may possess. I will actively demonstrate to my students that I
genuinely care about their cultural, emotional, and intellectual needs. Encourage them to
research and share information about their ethnic background as a means of fostering a
trusting relationship with fellow classmates. I will analyze and celebrate differences in
traditions, beliefs, and social behaviors.
How important to a teacher to have a good pedagogy in teaching?
It is very important to have a strategy on how the educators teach, in practice and theory and how
they influence students. A thoughtfully considered and effective pedagogy is crucial for helping
students to learn more successfully and in helping them develop high -order thinking skills. Online
education presents unique challenges and opportunities for educators, and a strong pedagogy is
essential for ensuring that students can learn effectively through online learning. This may include
the use of age-appropriate teaching strategies and materials, as well as an understanding of the
stages of child development and how these can affect learning. In distance education, a strong
pedagogy should also consider the needs and learning styles of students who are studying remotely.
This may include the use of personalized learning plans and other approaches that allow students
to study at their own pace and in a way that is most effective for them.
why portfolio is very important?
A portfolio is a living and changing collection of records that reflect your accomplishments,
skills, experiences, and attributes. It highlights and showcases samples of some of your best
work, along with life experiences, values and achievements. The personal information that you
incorporate into your portfolio can greatly reflect on your abilities as an individual as well as
become a useful tool in marketing yourself to employers, corporations, colleges and universities.
A portfolio does not take the place of a resume, but it can accentuate your abilities and what you
can offer in the chosen field.
Would corporal punishment be effective to the students nowadays? Defend your
answer,
Physical punishment—an adult’s use of physical force (e.g., corporal punishment,
spanking, paddling) to punish a child or correct a child’s inappropriate behavior—
increases aggression in young children and is ineffective in teaching a child
responsibility and self-control. Substantial evidence shows negative long-term
outcomes for children who are disciplined through corporal punishment. In fact,
findings indicate that children who are physically punished (i.e., spanked) have
similarly negative outcomes to children that are physically abused. Students are
more aware of their rights and there are so many laws that protect the children
nowadays. Some school requires teachers to undergone child protection training
and incorporate in their lesson.
Write your feedback about your experience with the subject.
I learned a lot in this subject about current trends and issues in education. It was
interesting and worth learning. In this subject I was able to learn the hot topics in
education and what are the current issues. I was able to identify what critical issues in
education and learned about what the trends in the higher education system are.
Write some feedbacks about your professor in this subject.
I am thankful to my professor Sir Eric for sharing his knowledge and teaching us in this
subject. It was a great experience, and we are very lucky to have Sir Eric as our professor.
He is considerate and understanding. Sir Eric knows his students need and provides us
more information for this subject.
Do you think equality in education is happening to everyone right now?
The pandemic is widening educational inequality. Even before the
pandemic sent pupils packing, there was a large gap in achievement
between rich and poor students. Students from disadvantaged
backgrounds were twice as likely to leave school without basic
qualifications in English and maths as their wealthier peers. After months
of coronavirus-induced school closures, that gap has no doubt grown even
wider. With kids banned from classrooms, most learning has moved
online. The shift has been easier for some than for others. Well-off children,
meanwhile, are far more likely to have access to the necessary kit,
including laptops and reliable broadband internet access. To reach the
learning materials provided, many poorer ones have to compete with
other family members for access to a sole laptop, or use their smartphones.
Some have to forgo lessons entirely. This is a problem for rich and poor
countries alike.