According to Collin and Pratt (2011), the Teaching Perspectives Inventory (TPI) measures teacher’s profiles on five contrasting views (Transmission, apprenticeship, developmental, nurturing, social reforms) of what it means “to teach.” The inventory can be used to aid self-reflection, to develop a teaching philosophy statement, to enhance teaching discussions, and to recognize legitimate differences in teaching excellence. Furthermore, we can identify the actions, intentions, and beliefs which facilitate teaching and learning with the help of TPI.
I do not have any doubt about the results of my TPI survey. As my results are based on my teaching philosophy. As an educator, I believe that the teaching and learning process is more effective only when we will work on authentic tasks in real practice. Moreover, I think that the students can learn effectively when they are engaged in practical work along with theoretical. The survey taken by me is based on my prior teaching experiences. My dominant teaching perspective for this cohort is Apprenticeship which allows me to break down tasks into manageable chunks for students so that they can not suffer to understand and learn the most complex part of the curriculum.
A flipped classroom is advantageous in many ways as it provides an opportunity for students to read course content and lecture material through video at home instead to listen to a lecture in class. Furthermore, a flipped classroom allows students to learn at their own pace, encourage them to actively engage with lecture material, creative and active learning activities and students take control and responsibility for their learning. But it cannot work for primary education, the flipped classroom can work effectively for high school or college students.
Collins, J. B. & Pratt, D. D. (2011). The Teaching Perspectives Inventory at 10 Years and 100,000 Respondents: Reliability and Validity of a Teacher Self Report Inventory. Adult Education Quarterly, 61(4), 358–375.
Hello Harpreet,
Nice explanation about the purpose of Teaching Perspectives Inventory. This inventory is a measure, to improve qualitative aspects of the teaching-learning process. It will be better if we educators keep taking this survey after specific interval to self-analyze our weaknesses and strengths, to give our best to learners. Pratt and Collins (2020) describes TPI as a way to research, prepare, create, and reflect, our potential to teach efficiently. This is a beneficial tool for old and new teachers to learn and improve their skills. Thanks for sharing your TPI results. Agree with you about the Flipped classroom as the student-centric approach. But it is more useful for higher education. I think this approach can be questioned by the parents of primary and elementary students. As kids at that age need monitoring, and guidance at home and school both.
Thanks. Take care.
Pratt, D.D. & Collins, J.B. (2020). Why take the TPI? Teaching Perspectives Inventory. http://www.teachingperspectives.com/tpi/
Hi Harpreet,
Its interesting to learn that your dominant teaching perspective is Apprenticeship. Mine is Nurturing, followed by Transmission and Apprenticeship.
About flipped classroom, I agree with you that it facilitates students’ autonomy but its more compatible for high school or college students.
Sincerely,
Kate