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An Explanation for the Descriptor "Knowledgeable"
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| Educators should be able to
demonstrate general knowledge inherent in a liberal arts curriculum,
advanced knowledge in content areas, and specific knowledge in
professional education for the implementation of transformational
systemic change. Moreover, the educator's acquisition of knowledge
is paramount to being able to disseminate knowledge to the learner.
Griffin, Dodds, and Rovegno (1996) indicated that educators need a
pedagogical content knowledge base that will allow them to plan
learners' activities, instructional strategies, and sequential
content. By broadening the knowledge base and highlighting the
educator's production of knowledge, teaching can become a more
mutually beneficial occurrence (Golombek, 1994). Because knowledge
is increasing at an exponential rate, Winston (2000) suggested that
we need to answer the basic question, "What do we need to know and
do to improve the outcomes for all young children". With a strong
knowledge base, educators will be prepared better to initiate school
improvement.
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Presentation of Evidence That Portrays My Role As Knowledgeable
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