Chapter 4 DIUBD

Chapter 4 is an excellent chapter that puts a lot of things into perspective. It stresses the importance of the existence of a strong compelling curriculum in every classroom. The chapter explains that if students feel engaged they will be more likely to enjoy school and thirst for knowledge throughout life. The chapter also makes the very important point that as teachers we must each make a continuous effort to take responsibility for student’s learning. If a class is having trouble it can’t be entirely their fault. Teachers must constantly be looking in the mirror, because learning troubles begin with the instructor. The chapter also covered the need for teachers to get to know the ways that their students learn.
Each reader in the group took away something special from this chapter. Some took so much away that they suggested it should be required reading for all teachers. One of the sections of the chapter that impacted the group the most was the section at the very end with the three questions about our personal vision and will. This really forced us to look at our reasons for teaching.