THE ROLE OF RESEARCH IN IMPROVING OUR UNDERSTANDING OF TEACHING

As teachers, we acquire experience throughout the time we practice this profession. Experience gives us certain knowledge to understand what teaching is about; however, we can not ignored an indispensable aspect in every teacher’s life: Research. Research is an important tool that helps us improve our understanding of the teaching process.

Research allows teachers to have theoretical bases in order to have good classes. Theoretical bases provide methodologies, approaches, and techniques used in the teaching process. Undoubtedly, teachers can not get to know this knowledge without making some research. By researching, teachers have the opportunity to put theory into practice; they can try many sorts of teaching methods so that they find out a method that best suits their students’ needs.

Also, research helps teachers perform a good role. Teachers interested in having the best classes look for information sources that give guidelines of how to organize the development of a class. Different ways of making effective lesson plans are set in books and web pages; and good teachers are aware that they can not be devoid of such information.

Finally, research provides teachers necessary information for them to understand how students behave. Students behavior can be understood when reading what psycho-pedagogic books say about learners’ attitudes. Psycho pedagogy gives enough information to help teachers have empathy when students are going through difficult situations that hinder students’ learning.

As a matter of fact, research plays a very important role in every teacher’s life. Research makes teachers stand out; thus, teachers feel satisfied and proud of their jobs!