"But a problem with giving recognition is that it may lead to feelings of inequality." Teachers always want to recognize brilliant students but this may simultaneously embarrass those students too. Therefore, teachers should figure out the most appropriate way to recognize students, i.e., publicly or privately, under different situations. To have this tact, teachers should develop a practical wisdom to sense the norms of students in classrooms. Some students love to be recognized in public but some do not. Therefore, teachers should understand the students' characters and backgrounds, creating a carefree and comfortable environment for students to learn. This would be beneficial to both students and parents, but teachers need to spend some time to study the norms of their classes.
"....teacher practical knowledge must play an active and dynamic role in the ever-changing challenges of the school and classroom." This is not easy for teachers since the world is changing so fast. Thus teachers should keep track of the changes of the society and the learning style of students to "update" their practical knowledge. Nowadays students like to use digital tools to learn and so teachers need to make use popular technologies like AR, VR and 3D printing to enhance the learning experience of students. Also, practical knowledge is acquired through experience and to develop this tact, teachers should expand their horizons in different teaching environments.
"professional practice also requires active judgement that relies on interpretation and metaphoric association, on ways of seeing and imaginatively understanding what is required in practical changing situations." Active judgement is not something that can be learnt from textbooks. To have this tact, teachers should face and handle different real situations and reflect themselves after making decisions. They need to have opportunities to work in different classroom environments and learn by experience. Therefore, it takes considerable time for teachers to develop active judgement. When teachers have this tact, parents would feel more secure to let their children to learn at school.
"....teacher practical knowledge must play an active and dynamic role in the ever-changing challenges of the school and classroom." This is not easy for teachers since the world is changing so fast. Thus teachers should keep track of the changes of the society and the learning style of students to "update" their practical knowledge. Nowadays students like to use digital tools to learn and so teachers need to make use popular technologies like AR, VR and 3D printing to enhance the learning experience of students. Also, practical knowledge is acquired through experience and to develop this tact, teachers should expand their horizons in different teaching environments.
"professional practice also requires active judgement that relies on interpretation and metaphoric association, on ways of seeing and imaginatively understanding what is required in practical changing situations." Active judgement is not something that can be learnt from textbooks. To have this tact, teachers should face and handle different real situations and reflect themselves after making decisions. They need to have opportunities to work in different classroom environments and learn by experience. Therefore, it takes considerable time for teachers to develop active judgement. When teachers have this tact, parents would feel more secure to let their children to learn at school.
Very insightful commentary Leo!
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