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Kelly Smith. Resisting Change in the Classroom. Resisting Changes. Uneducated Teachers + Old Fashioned Teachers = Unwilling Teachers. Reasons for Change Refusal. Lack of Interest. Reasons for Refusal cont. Lack of Motivation. Technology.
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Kelly Smith Resisting Change in the Classroom
Resisting Changes Uneducated Teachers + Old Fashioned Teachers = 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/ • Image by Old Shoe Woman: http://www.flickr.com/photos/judybaxter/14412769/