Gladwell asserts that most trends, styles, and phenomena are born and spread according to routes of transmission and conveyance that are strikingly similar. In most of these scenarios, whether the event in question is the spread of syphilis in Baltimore’s mean streets or the sudden spike in the popularity of Hush Puppies sales, there is a crucial juncture, which Gladwell terms the “tipping point,” that signals a key moment of crystallization that unifies isolated events into a significant trend. What factors decide whether a particular trend or pattern will take hold? In 500 words what is a significant tipping point in education in the last 5 years and how has it affected you?/ What are the primary benefits of reflection in teaching? What characteristics do great teachers possess?
Each question should be 500 words, APA format and contain 3 references.
Question 1:
Gladwell asserts that most trends, styles, and phenomena are born and spread according to routes of transmission and conveyance that are strikingly similar. In most of these scenarios, whether the event in question is the spread of syphilis in Baltimore’s mean streets or the sudden spike in the popularity of Hush Puppies sales, there is a crucial juncture, which Gladwell terms the “tipping point,” that signals a key moment of crystallization that unifies isolated events into a significant trend. What factors decide whether a particular trend or pattern will take hold? In 500 words what is a significant tipping point in education in the last 5 years and how has it affected you?
Question 2:
Pick one of the next two questions and write a 500 word essay. What are the primary benefits of reflection in teaching? What characteristics do great teachers possess?
