My Teaching Philosophy
I believe as an educator it is my job to make my classroom a safe space for my students. The classroom should not be a place that students fear being judged by their teacher or peers. It should be a place where exploration is encouraged and new ideas are celebrated. Not only should students feel comfortable physically, but they should know that it is okay to fail as long as you try and try again. You learn something from each experience, and sometimes even more when the situation does not go as you planned. We are learning together, and it is alright to ask for help when it is needed. Sometimes being a strong person or good learner is knowing when to ask for help. Working together is a skill that everyone needs to have, and I hope to implement this in my classroom at every possible opportunity. Collaboration is a big part of learning, and we are constantly learning from each other. I believe that each student should feel valued, and his or her ideas should be heard.
I want my students to never know the limits to their creativity or believe they do not have the potential to accomplish what they set out to do in life. They should feel encouraged and empowered in school, and then take what they have learned and apply it to their own lives. My students will be prepared for life, and become great problem-solvers. There are a plethora of ways to look at a problem, and even more possible solutions. Each new insight leads to new ideas that can change the world.
The biggest thing I can accomplish as a teacher is instill a lifelong love of learning in my students. If I as their teacher am not invested in teaching, it will be a great challenge to get my students invested in their own learning. If a child does not buy into what you are saying, then you have already lost the battle. They will not care what you are trying to teach them, and questions like "when am I ever going to use this" will stir in their minds. It is my job as their teacher to be invested in the material as well as the students to prove that "you will use this" everyday of your life.
I want my students to never know the limits to their creativity or believe they do not have the potential to accomplish what they set out to do in life. They should feel encouraged and empowered in school, and then take what they have learned and apply it to their own lives. My students will be prepared for life, and become great problem-solvers. There are a plethora of ways to look at a problem, and even more possible solutions. Each new insight leads to new ideas that can change the world.
The biggest thing I can accomplish as a teacher is instill a lifelong love of learning in my students. If I as their teacher am not invested in teaching, it will be a great challenge to get my students invested in their own learning. If a child does not buy into what you are saying, then you have already lost the battle. They will not care what you are trying to teach them, and questions like "when am I ever going to use this" will stir in their minds. It is my job as their teacher to be invested in the material as well as the students to prove that "you will use this" everyday of your life.