What is Teaching?

Reflective Essay 1

In this module’s case assignment and TD activity, you have been reflecting on and examining your understanding of two basic terms: Education and Learning.

In conjunction with our focus on “some basic terms”, in a 1.5 to 2 page paper responds to the following:

What is teaching?

Please examine the research done by J.S. Atherton, which is in the Background Info section, as you reflect on what teaching means to you.

Assignment Expectations

Remember, there is not necessarily a right or wrong answer to your essay. The primary expectations below, however, are to be followed:

Your essay is to demonstrate careful and deliberate thought toward this topic / question.

Your essay is to be a personal, in-depth, analysis of this topic. NOT merely an objective “cut-and-dry” response.

Your essay is to be written in a clear, organized, and professional manner.

Length: 1.5-2 pages (double-spaced, 1 inch margins).

If you use any source in the formulating of your response to this question, such as the Atherton article, for example… (Hint, hint), those references MUST be properly cited and listed.