My scores on the TPI were quite polar, especially when contrasted with those of some other students that I've had the opportunity to look at on their own blogs. I scored particularly strongly on Nurturing and Developmental, which doesn't surprise me. I also expected that I might score Recessive for the Transmissions index. I think the truest sign that the test is accurate is that I could have predicted it very well, which I suppose only means that I am consistent, but at least that's something!
Generally, I feel good about my results. Despite the perhaps negative connotation of the term "recessive," I genuinely do believe that material transmission is one of the least important aspects of teaching, so I am not concerned to see that belief reflected in the TPI. This does mean, especially as a new teacher, that I will likely have to justify some practices to administration and the like, considering the fact that our current model of assessment places emphasis on this pillar, but I feel strongly enough that I am looking forward to these discussions rather than afraid of them (well, maybe a little afraid).
