Philosophy of Teaching
As a young, enthusiastic teacher, I believe that I have the power to truly affect a life. I became a teacher because I had the privilege of being taught by loving, empowering people in my own educational experiences. As a result, I knew at a very young age that I, too, wanted to empower the adolescents of society. I feel compassion for our younger generations because I feel that our society is embarking on a very difficult time period, both economically and socially. I believe that it is my job to create a classroom that is comfortable and inviting, but also incorporates all of the important current realities in the curriculum.
In my division of Language Arts, each student reads and writes at his or her own pace. Stress and anxiety are major issues that many students deal with. They feel pressure to be “perfect, well rounded” students and are often overextended and exhausted. I encourage my students to take their time, so that they feel a sense of ownership with their work and so that they do not feel rushed on their assignments, as this can sometimes cause stress and discomfort for some students. I want my students to view my classroom as a place that is comfortable and secure and I want them to view each assignment as something meaningful.
I thoroughly enjoy being with my students and listening to what they have to say. I like to discuss with my students the fact that writing and reading are universal arts that bring people in the world together. I make my students aware that the 21st Century is a diverse period in time, which is sometimes difficult for them to comprehend because they are stuck in the bubble of the school. I believe that it is important for students to know about their outside society, so that they have other cultural experiences and knowledge besides those that occur in their comfort zones. I want them to feel empowered when they leave my classroom, as if they really can make a difference in the world.
Schools are quickly evolving, as is the rest of society. Our schools have become and continue to morph into technology center focal points. The students have grown up with computers, internet access, iPods, and cell phones and actually know more about technology than most adults. I believe that it is vital to incorporate as much technology in the classroom as I can.
As a teacher, I have tried to teach my students as much as I can in only the one short year that we share. It is my philosophy to reach out to my students through reading and writing, but also to nurture them and support them during a difficult and sometimes uncertain time in their lives. I believe that each and every student can learn and it is my job to figure out a way to accommodate their needs.
As a young, enthusiastic teacher, I believe that I have the power to truly affect a life. I became a teacher because I had the privilege of being taught by loving, empowering people in my own educational experiences. As a result, I knew at a very young age that I, too, wanted to empower the adolescents of society. I feel compassion for our younger generations because I feel that our society is embarking on a very difficult time period, both economically and socially. I believe that it is my job to create a classroom that is comfortable and inviting, but also incorporates all of the important current realities in the curriculum.
In my division of Language Arts, each student reads and writes at his or her own pace. Stress and anxiety are major issues that many students deal with. They feel pressure to be “perfect, well rounded” students and are often overextended and exhausted. I encourage my students to take their time, so that they feel a sense of ownership with their work and so that they do not feel rushed on their assignments, as this can sometimes cause stress and discomfort for some students. I want my students to view my classroom as a place that is comfortable and secure and I want them to view each assignment as something meaningful.
I thoroughly enjoy being with my students and listening to what they have to say. I like to discuss with my students the fact that writing and reading are universal arts that bring people in the world together. I make my students aware that the 21st Century is a diverse period in time, which is sometimes difficult for them to comprehend because they are stuck in the bubble of the school. I believe that it is important for students to know about their outside society, so that they have other cultural experiences and knowledge besides those that occur in their comfort zones. I want them to feel empowered when they leave my classroom, as if they really can make a difference in the world.
Schools are quickly evolving, as is the rest of society. Our schools have become and continue to morph into technology center focal points. The students have grown up with computers, internet access, iPods, and cell phones and actually know more about technology than most adults. I believe that it is vital to incorporate as much technology in the classroom as I can.
As a teacher, I have tried to teach my students as much as I can in only the one short year that we share. It is my philosophy to reach out to my students through reading and writing, but also to nurture them and support them during a difficult and sometimes uncertain time in their lives. I believe that each and every student can learn and it is my job to figure out a way to accommodate their needs.