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Teacher Perspective Inventory


 I took the TPI test twice, the first time through the lens of myself after my first year as a high school music teacher, and the second time as a mathematics tutor and prospective math classroom teacher. 


Other than answering questions on the five perspectives differently, I also tried to vary my responses more dramatically the second time.














Fig. 1. TPI results as a Music Educator





 Fig. 2. TPI results as a Math Educator

I would agree with the overall result that perspective that I find strongest is Nurturing; my greatest aim in teaching, no matter what subjects, is for students to develop a sense of confidence - the bravery to reach for goals, and the realisation that the capacity they have for impact. Mistake making is an important part of my teaching philosophy, particularly music where one's mistake is audibly heard by the rest of the group. It's imperative for my students change their mindset from embarrassment to embracement of their mistakes, and to accept each other for stumbling in the process of learning.  

Most surprising that social reform sat so low in comparison. As someone who has worked as an activist in racial, sexual orientation, and gender diversity, having low social reform in my teaching was quite disappointing, though it may be true. I may not make enough of a conscious effort to incorporate aspects of social action through my curriculum and pedagogy.

The most drastic change in the two tables is in the Apprenticeship perspective. I would certainly agree that with Mathematics, I am much more aware of my students' capabilities , and that I constantly challenge them to work in the 'zone of development.' It interests me how I might also develop ways of teaching that engages my students to work at the same capacity.









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