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What are some common assumptions the general public holds about teaching and learning that you would like to see challenged? How can engagement in inquiry help to challenge these assumptions?

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This solution briefly summarizes some common assumptions and stereotypes that the general public holds about teaching and learning.

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As you brainstorm some common assumptions the general public holds about teaching and learning that you would like to see challenged, many people erroneously feel that teachers just sit in chairs passively and assign worksheets. From my 13 years of teaching, I can tell you this notion is false since teaching embodies physical, mental, spiritual, cognitive, and emotional stamina.

Another myth is that teachers are not smart. The ...

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