Universality and professionalism in education

Universality and professionalism in education
Being an educator means that you take on the responsibility of being a role model to your students and the community. This responsibility occurs both inside and outside of the classroom. You are a role model in the school. If you take your position seriously, students will know and will respond to you better. Following your organization’s dress code policy is one simple way to show that you are aware of your role and that you respect the rules. In addition, looking professional will keep you acting professional. There are many aspects to culture, such as: dress, clothing, food, art, celebrations, and more. Knowing what is important to stakeholders can help you gain support for your program. Knowing and understanding the culture of the area can also help you relate to students more. It is important to remember that you are their teacher—not their parent or friend.
Educational traditionalism and progressivism
One of the benefits of traditional education is that it has been around for a long time, and many educators are familiar with it. Many teachers find it easier to implement coursework and curriculum that have already been established. Another benefit is that many school systems have a traditional framework, which provides students with an easier transition from elementary school to middle school, high school, and college. It also allows administrators to oversee consistent teaching methods. Traditional education’s rigid structure allows students to grow up with a sense of organization and order. However, this benefit can also be one of its biggest disadvantages. One argument in opposition to traditional education emphasizes that traditional schools exist only to develop productive workers and eliminate individuality. Traditional education is often accused of stifling creativity, treating students as machines to be fed knowledge.
One of the benefits of progressive education is that teachers recognize and honor the creativity and passions of individual students. Educators do not simply teach students information and expect them to memorize it and get perfect scores on tests. Instead, they have their students engage in active hands-on learning through projects, experiments, and collaboration with peers. In this way, students can pursue topics and subjects they are passionate about.

Proponents of progressive education believe that, under this model, students are more likely to develop a love of education and become lifelong learners. Students use critical thinking skills outside the classroom as they evaluate and reevaluate their perspectives on real-world topics and issues.

Initially, progressive education was met with opposition in some quarters. John Dewey noticed that many institutions were only interested in creating obedient and subservient workers who could contribute to the economy—and the same can still be true today. Teachers and administrators who oppose these notions believe that progressive education can truly benefit students in the long run and give them a reason to love learning.