Resisting Change in the Classroom Kelly Smith
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Resisting Change in the Classroom
Kelly Smith
Resisting Changes
Uneducated Teachers
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Old Fashioned Teachers
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Unwilling Teachers
Reasons for Change Refusal
Lack of Interest
Reasons for Refusal cont.
Lack of Motivation
Technology
Some teachers can’t keep up with the fast pace of changing technology.
Diversity
Some teachers aren’t educated about students with diverse backgrounds and different needs.
Curriculum
Some teachers aren’t willing to change their already successful curriculums.
How does this Impact Classrooms?
Uneducated Teacher
Uneducated Student
How does this Impact the Future?
Children won’t have the proper training in technology, diversity, or modern curriculums.
Internet 2™
Internet 2™ works to get different communities to understand the use of new technology in education.
The Future of Reform
Educating teachers about change could completely change the future.
Sources
Moerschell, L . (2009, May). Resistance to Technological Change in Academia. Current Issues in Education [On-line], 11(6). Available: http://cie.ed.asu.edu/volume11/number6/
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