Teacher Beliefs

Beliefs shape intentions in teaching and

intentions are closely linked to practice
(Martin, Prosser, Trigwell, Ramsden, &
Benjamin, 2000)
Some beliefs will facilitate good teaching and
others will be detrimental.
It is also well known that core beliefs are
very difficult to change
 Direct transmission beliefs about teaching
Effective/good teachers demonstrate the correct way
to solve a problem.
Instruction should be built around problems with
clear, correct answers, and around ideas that most
students can grasp quickly.
How much students learn depends on how much
background knowledge they have; that is why
teaching facts is so necessary.
A quiet classroom is generally needed for effective
learning.
 Constructivist beliefs about teaching
My role as a teacher is to facilitate students own
inquiry.
Students learn best by finding solutions to problems
on their own.
Students should be allowed to think of solutions to
practical problems themselves before the teacher
shows them how they are solved.
Thinking and reasoning processes are more
important than specific curriculum content.
 Teacher Beliefs
students have to learn learning contents by
heart
Students need to relate learning contents to
other learning contents by themselves
Practical applications should be provided in
the course materials
The teacher has to stimulate students to
engage in problem solving learning
 Teacher Beliefs
I agree that students should collaborate in
their study as much as possible
In the learning environment, students must be
able to choose what they want to learn
recognition that same age students have a
wide variety of life circumstances, past
experiences, and ability or readiness
levels