Reflections Class #6

OK, back to this constructivist thing again. After reading this article, I have even more concerns about trying to use the constructivist theory. I support this theory in that it employs students to become active participants in learning; however, I still have some concerns about using the constructivist theory. My first problem is that this theory has to be applied in a gradual process. A gradual process meaning students can not handle using computers and the constructivist approach without defined boundaries and training. I could probably implement the entire theory by second semester of school- this is with hard work. My second concern is what happens when my principal walks by my class and the students appear to be misbehaving. Will I be evaluated as an ineffective teacher because the students are talking and I am only observing. What approach or theory will be utilized to change traditional thinking of the administrators who do not understand the constructivist approach? This is a concern because the teacher with the loud class is usually considered to be the teacher who lacks classroom management. Now honestly, no one wants to be stereotyped as that teacher.