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Teaching styles and making changes

February 10th, 2006

Risky Business: Teachers and Pedagogical Change
Stephen Downes picked up on this article from Chistopher Sessums on his blog – community learning space. I haven’t reviewed it in depth, however it looks like a very focussed piece that I can learn from. Here are a few excerpts.
How receptive are educators to changing how they teach? That’s obviously a loaded question with a host of potential reactions.

One major factor that impedes change is a fear of taking risks. Behind this fear lies issues of control, issues of embarrassment, and a fear of failure.

What are some concrete strategies for working with educators to assist them in overcoming these barriers, these emotional fear factors, and embrace change?

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