Educative Experiences

Hawkins' instructional triangle is an I, Thou and It triangle showing a three-way relationship

where Thou and I refer to the people, including the teacher and child, and It relates to the content
that compels both the I and Thou. This triangle is essential for supporting the development of
understanding content and developing human relationships. According to Hawkins, one side
presents shared interests that lead to a deeper exploration of content where the involved learner
helps the other to uncover the new understanding while the other side shows shared interest
driving each learner to discover the new share interests and ideas. Therefore, without the "Thou",
the" I" does not evolve, and without the "It", educative experience lacks context. The most
exciting thing about Hawkins' instructional triangle is that there is less passion between the
teacher and student if there is no interest in the subject matter to share for teaching and learning
experiences. Therefore, teachers should find interest in the subject matter they share with the
student to make the educative experience passionate.

This semester, I will examine the underlying beliefs of my colleagues about learning and
teaching and how their views align with contemporary classroom practice or setting. From what I
learn from my colleagues, I will evaluate my beliefs and practices to examine my curricular
choices. More importantly, I will consider my past learning experiences and reflect on how they
relate to what I will be learning. Lastly, I will critically consider my colleagues' perceptions to
understand how I can improve my teaching practices. Educative experiences involve reflective
teaching, including classroom observations, self-assessment, and student evaluations. This is
why teaching should be continual practice to support practical and student-centred learning.