Reflection on My Journey Box

The journey box activity's purpose was to have you continue your reflective process on all the experiences that have brought you to this point in your life. The journey box is a literal box containing a themed set of photographs, selected artifacts, literature, informational text, journal entries, awards among other things. The box will also include an index that shows what is in the box. These artifacts all sum up important experiences you remember that form the bases of your knowledge. Reflect on the significance of this project for you.

The Method of Currere: A process of self-discovery

Pinar (1975) wrote The Method of Currere, a method that allows us to explore what we have conceptualized through time, the complex relation between the temporal and conceptual, thus we can discover our self, its evolution and education (p. 19). After reading, The Method of Currere (Pinar,1975) reflect on the stages and discuss what you think the process will let you discover.

What is praxis?

In our last class we were discussing what is praxis. Paulo Freire (1986) defines praxis in Pedagogy of the Oppressed as "reflection and action upon the world in order to transform it." Through praxis, oppressed people can acquire a critical awareness of their own condition, and, with their allies, struggle for liberation. What do you understand praxis to be? How will this affect your future practice as teachers? Be sure to watch the included video before posting. Prof. Lopez

UPRAG Teacher Preparation Program Conceptual Framework

The UPRAG TPP Conceptual Framework (document uploaded on the course Moodle page) outlines the programs mission, vision, philosophical support and teacher candidate dispositions. After reading and meditation on the document, what is your reaction to what is expected of the future teacher developed under this program? What do you believe are the highlights of this document?

The Role of the Teacher

After having read the Teacher Profile (Perfil del Maestro) published by the Department of Education of Puerto Rico, the PPM-UPRAg Conceptual Framework and other sources of information, what do you believe is the role of the teacher? What are the essential traits every teacher should display? How will you endeavor to display these in your future practice? Remember to post your initial comment and to comment to at least two other comments by your peers.