Reflection on my TPI results

Compared to some of my classmates, whose graphs I have seen, my results are pretty even across the board.  However, this does not mean that there is nothing to say about these results.  First of all, my strongest category is that of transmission (TRANS) of the material.  This does not totally surprise me, for I certainly consider this to be one of the main purposes of teaching.  Do I think it is the primary purpose?  Well, yes and no.  I think that forming a student in a holistic way is done in large part through the process of teaching the material.  So, from that perspective, some of the points given to transmission may perhaps be considered to be being taken from the nurturing category.

I think that the holistic approach that I take to teaching is reflected by my results.  The fact that they are pretty even across the board indicates that I put about equal emphasis on every aspect of a student’s learning, and that when teaching I have multiple goals or purposes in mind, not just a single one.

One more observation that I made about my results is that my beliefs are normally stronger than my action.  I find this interesting.  It is true that I have strong beliefs about teaching and pedagogy, but when it comes to teaching, I do find myself to be quite passive as far as the effect that I may have on my students.  I take a hands-off, let-them-be-free-to-respond approach, which may or may not be for the best.  Experience and time will tell.