Article Discussion

March 13, 2013

A continuation on the previous articles:

We discussed the two articles in depth during our last two social studies classes. During the discussion in the first class I had my mind set that Mark Baxter White should never get his teaching license back, but kept going back on forth about whether or not Eugene Cook should get his back.

Then I read the article Action Research and Self-directed Learning: The Unconscious (and Deliberate) Work of Teachers. Specifically the section which states "The preparation of lesson...and a whole other range of pedagogical activities compel us to be self-directed...How can we not make priorities for ourselves? We actively organize and participate in our own lives - we plan for the success of our students".

This article opened my mind to see a whole other side of the story. Besides going against the NLTA code of ethics, Mr. Cook was slandering the role of a teacher by saying that he still cared deeply for his profession. As a teacher you must always show accountability, responsibility, and reliability. He abused the system and should not be allowed to take a teaching position from another potential teacher who is dedicated to the profession.

It all comes down to CHOICE.