Assessment 1

Blog Task 3

Interpretation of my TPI scores

As per my TPI scores; mean is 34.2; SD is ±3.5; scores of  Beliefs, Intentions and Actions of each  perspective is not much varied. It is between 9 and 14. Social Reform Perspective is Recessive and Nurturing Perspective is Dominant.

So, the results indicate that my strength of teaching is that I am able to effectively motivate the learners and develop productive learners according to the capability of the learners.

As a result of the TPI scores I found my strengths and weaknesses which made me well aware of my teaching as a whole. 

The five perspectives of TPI (Transmission, Apprenticeship, Developmental, Nurturing and Social Reform) are distinct views of effective teaching.

Transmission	Effective content delivery
Apprenticeship	Developing students’ thinking to  more  complex views
Developmental	Learners thinking & reasoning about the  content
Nurturing	Learners are motivated and productive learners are developed
Social Reform	Changing society by learners

In my opinion, effective teaching depends on the teacher who holds the five perspectives in his/her teaching philosophy. However, perspectives are dominant or recessive according to the strengths and weaknesses of the teaching of the teacher.

Reference:

http://aeq.sagepub.com/content/61/4/358.short

http://teachingperspectives.com/drupal/tpi/tpi-results?nodeid=9930&name=Aminath&

http://teachingperspectives.com/drupal/tpi/summary-five-perspectives

Assessment 1

Blog Task 1B - Writing 5

Six  Thinking Hats

"Six Thinking Hats® is a simple, effective parallel thinking process that helps people be more productive, focused, and mindfully involved. And once learned, the tools can be applied immediately!"

This  tool was developed by Edward de Bono.

"You and your team members can learn how to separate thinking into six clear functions and roles. Each thinking role is identified with a colored symbolic "thinking hat." By mentally wearing and switching "hats," you can easily focus or redirect thoughts, the conversation, or the meeting.

	The White Hat calls for information known or needed. "The facts, just the facts."
	The Yellow Hat symbolizes brightness and optimism. Under this hat you explore the positives and probe for value and benefit.
	The Black Hat is judgment - the devil's advocate or why something may not work. Spot the difficulties and dangers; where things might go wrong. Probably the most powerful and useful of the Hats but a problem if overused.
	The Red Hat signifies feelings, hunches and intuition. When using this hat you can express emotions and feelings and share fears, likes, dislikes, loves, and hates.
	The Green Hat focuses on creativity; the possibilities, alternatives, and new ideas. It's an opportunity to express new concepts and new perceptions.
	The Blue Hat is used to manage the thinking process. It's the control mechanism that ensures the Six Thinking Hats® guidelines are observed.

Six Thinking Hats® helps actualize the full thinking potential of teams. And when used as a meeting management tool, the Six Hats method provides the disciplined process for individuals to be focused and to the point.

But possibly most important, it requires each individual to look at all sides of an issue."

 Reference:

http://www.debonogroup.com/six_thinking_hats.php

http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTED_07.htm