Reflection #11 EDF 2085

Samantha Clarke
Reflection #11 EDF 2085
Values, Beliefs and Attitude

Beliefs are about what we think reality is. It is the basis of what directs our life. Whether we have a good or bad life depends on our belief. It is this belief that help to shape our values and attitudes. Beliefs develop as a result of a culture utamawazo which directly affect the initial stage or process by which a person develop their thoughts and behavior depending on their culture and socialization. This belief does not have to be necessarily true or morally correct, and may never change if a person refuses to question his or her belief as to whether what they were taught has any truth to it. But as we interact with the world where different types of thoughts and behaviors are exchange, our beliefs are often subject to change. But what really influences these changes? Do we readily accept new ideas as they come along? It is important as a teacher to recognize that a belief can either be negative or positive. A teacher has to be mindful not to project his/her decision or perception on another without validating or taking in consideration others and their belief. As a teacher it is important to have an open mind in order to be able to accept and tolerate different ideas and thoughts and in the process adjust if needs be.

Another important aspect of the reading that caught my attention is the fact that our values are dependent on our belief. In other words how I deal with stress, decisions and my attitude towards others are directly dependent on my beliefs. This is so important because one will tend to fall into prejudice without being aware or on the other hand knowingly engage in bias. Does one have control over what they have come to believe? I think only after interacting and allowing the self to be transformed. As a teacher it is important to be able to go through a process of transformation, as what you think can impact the students in the classroom. I have learnt that it is important as a teacher to evaluate our beliefs from time to time because what we think will limit our success in the classroom. In other words my beliefs will put my values and attitude at stake.