Try to place yourself along each of the three continua discussed by Eisner and Vallance (1974): individual – society, values – skills, and adaptive – reconstructive. Clarify where your `position' is.
Extension
Having tried to do this, you may find other dimensions need to be added as well - or taken away. This exercise can be extended so that a whole group could identify their `positions'. Then it is possible to clarify areas of conflict and reassess policy issues in the light of such discussions. Consider the implications each `position' may have for teaching styles. A reflective teacher will also need to consider to what extent classroom behaviour is consistent with expressed beliefs.
To identify value commitments and ideologies through consideration of educational policy statements.
