Investigating Meaningful Teaching

Running Head : MEANINGFUL TEACHING

Investigating Meaningful Teaching

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Investigating Meaningful Teaching

Animation , creativity , friendship , and love - these are some terms which distinctly relate to the teaching of children with special needs . Thus a typical day in the life of a SPED teacher is not as typical as it seems . Providing the best services to help children reach their potentials is the main goal of every teacher . This presents some reflections on teaching children with special needs based on a set of interviews conducted dealing with the

challenges and experiences SPED teachers go through

The interview was conducted with four SPED teachers , three female and one male . They are teaching in public schools offering SPED curriculum in self-contained and inclusive classrooms . To gain an insightful view of the teaching children in SPED classes , questions raised include the following

In your opinions , what is necessary for a meaningful and worthwhile teaching and learning experience ? Provide examples

How is a meaningful learning experience for students related to the teachers ' philosophy of education

Why did you want to become teachers ? Why do you continue teaching

What are two or three of your most rewarding teaching experiences ? The most challenging

What changes would you like to make in teaching ? Why

On the first question , respondents ' answers vary . One of the teachers identified a healthy environment as one of the factors that effect meaningful and worthwhile teaching . According to her , the environment of the child plays a big role in the child 's...