Chapter 2 Notes

What is a school and what is it for? When you get hired as teacher you need to be aware of where you are going to make a good career. You need to know the institution and you will need to know how it works and how all the school procedures are put together. You want to succeed at your campus and you want to know what the administration is expecting from you. A school could be considered many things but to me it’s a learning facility for young students that are taught education. Education is a process of human growth by which one gains greater understanding and control over oneself and one’s world. In many schools they evolve around cultures. You will see several various cultures in your classrooms. Some schools tend to adopt only one culture and that may make individuals feel different because they are used to one culture and then they have to try to adjust to another culture and it may be difficult. The four basic purposes for schools are intellectual, political and civic, economic and social purposes. To become a successful teacher you need to live up to your responsibilities and understand how much hard work it takes to be part of a school.