Type of Document	Thesis
Author	Newton, Aaron D.
URN	etd-10312004-213544
Title	One Teacher's Journey Toward Effective Teaching
Degree	Master of Science
Department	Middle and Secondary Education, Department of
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title Alejandro Gallard Committee Chair Ann Lumsden Committee Member Nancy Davis Committee Member
Keywords	Case Study Autobiography Autoethnography Constructivism Teacher Effectiveness
Date of Defense	2004-10-08
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract The purpose of this study is to follow one teacher’s evolution toward effective teaching. The autobiographical case study with self-reflective analysis follows the teacher’s progress from his first experiences as a student through college, graduate school, student teaching and his first two years of teaching. Introspection through reflection is used to evaluate the teaching practice of the teacher for the purpose of improvement. Constructivism is used as a referent. The conclusion finds four main assertions: effective teaching promotes students learning, the philosophy of constructivism promotes effective teaching, effective teaching deals with areas outside the curriculum, and effective teaching is time consuming and difficult.
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