In the beginning of our journey, it was clear that there were seven committee members that had seven different ideas of what personalizing education should look like. Visions from all areas of the board where created by our members. For example, there was talk about creating the perfect forest school, establishing a better form of democracy in education, and the debate of standardized testing belong in the public school systems. However, the main theme that we all had in common was our personal experiences with the lack of education being a priority for ourselves or a love ones in the past. It was also important that we made a difference in decreasing the academic expectations of teachers in some kind of way. The committee wanted to bring a refreshing way to the idea of partnership with teachers. This partnership would transform into a unique way of help students on their educational excursions.
When I review my time with my colleagues, I feel that my members would agree that I always came prepared to our meetings. During each meeting, I would hand write my own personal notes to be able to compare to our minutes, agenda and homework assignments that were posted every Thursday on Basecamp. I bought a different outlook to our discussion each week by address low income families in Colorado and how we could create personalization for families without financial resources.
Our committed spent almost two months or more on researching ideas and gathering information on projects
Facilitating a foundation in academic or philosophical pedagogy can help form a path for the educator, a path to better understanding teaching, education, learning and learners. Often, most of the programs designed for learners and the curriculum is often derived from theories. Understanding theories can help guide a teacher through their education journey. Sometimes, teachers may struggle with classroom organisation or implementing the curriculum in a considerate, all-encompassing and engaging way, especially if you are a CRT or Graduate Teacher - and often these concepts can help inspire and encourage teachers. To be an empowered teacher means your classroom and students will be empowered learners, and that is the best type of learning. There are many theories that have contributed to education as a body and has many of these theories help educational departments plan curriculums to benefit not only teachers but also all students. What makes for a great teacher is considering the characteristics of the local community as well involving students’ families’ in the school body. Influences that help shape a teacher’s identity can include…
I would like to advocate for the education reform and the CCSS because I do not believe that these tests can prepare children for the outside world. Moreover, educations approach towards student should change. I would like to help families understand the test do not define the ability of their children and their student, so they do not need to be disappointed with them. I want to advocate on this issue because I believe in each child and understand teach a child is unique and different, and their potential differs from many others. Schools must become a place for children to feel safe and wanted and although, High school students are at risk many students in elementary years are at risk as well. If this education system does not change fewer
Despite the many challenges I face daily, remembering that I significantly influence the lives of each my students will help me in becoming a better teacher leader. Reason and Reason (2011) states that a mission will not come to fruition without ownership and ownership cannot be stimulated without consistently reminding everyone why they come to work each day. It is my mission every day to transform lives in my classroom and school environment. I have chosen a career in education because I believe that it is one of the most important functions performed in our culture. I believe that teachers individually and collectively have the ability to not only change the world but to improve it.
With every new school, there seems to be the “perfect” correlating curriculum. With every school, there seems to be some kind of underlying issue. Whether it is tuition, teachers, curriculum, or even the school itself, The Knewest of the New will be the best school in history. Community will be a basic necessity as well as passionate teachers. The Knewest of the New strives to instill creativity, passion, and determination into the young minds of the future.
Every day teachers overcome obstacles in the classroom, problem-solve on the go, address failures and challenges, work to create better ways to engage students, and improve methods of educating. Yet, so many of these moments, these everyday victories and triumphs go unnoticed. Teachers are constantly working to support their students and create more accessible and diverse opportunities. In our small district, many of these new ideas and efforts are personally and individually spearheaded by the teachers themselves, who lead, implement, and follow through to make their vision a reality. Thankfully community partners, parents, businesses and individuals readily and graciously offer support and resources to support teachers and students.
Each and every student plays a vital part of the classroom as a whole. The classroom acts as a community of learners who respect and care for one another. We are all different, but yet all alike, and that is what makes us very special. As a future teacher I strive to foster a class that will become a family whom trusts and maintains relationships with each and every other person. All will feel acknowledged and heard. This leads to a safe and warm environment that will develop into a fun learning experience. When I think about teaching in grades preschool to third, I greatly look forward to making a significant impact early on in every student’s lives. I hope to instill interest and motivation in the students and have them appreciate the joy of learning. I believe Montclair University’s P-3 MAR program will further enlighten and assist me to better understand all the standards within the portrait of a teacher.
The devising of education policies and ensuring it is adhered to in schools is the responsibility of the National Government, which consists of two divisions that deal specifically with all areas that are relevant to education such as the Department for Education. This department develops the core subjects and syllabus that are studied in the national curriculum throughout schools in the UK as well as Early Years Foundation Stage. The National Government instructs OFSET officers to carry out annual inspections of schools in order to monitor and evaluate whether protocols and procedure are being implemented in regards to school policies, legislations and the law to ensure standards are maintained in teaching practice of the national curriculum etc The DFE also sets up school league tables in order to compare schools and there services, standards achieved, progress etc which are accessible to schools, organizations and the public,
Being a teacher is one of the most difficult professions in the world. We are responsible for the education of all the future citizens. As teachers, content will always be a major component of what we do but it should not be what drives us. Kottler, Zehm, and Kottler (2005), authors of “On Being a Teacher: The Human Dimension”, believe that the “goal of education is not to teach subject matter but to promote the development of productive and positive human beings.” In order to accomplish that,
Therefore, by being admitted into this program, I feel I will be in the right path into becoming a trained teacher with some exposure on how to manage a classroom, work with diverse learnings, learn some pedagogical skills, present and develop lesson plans, and observe teachers. As a future educator, I firmly believe that all children are capable of learning and achieving success through the guidance, dedication, and support from a teacher. My philosophy and teaching styles may change throughout my teaching career, and I want to remain receptive to suggestions and open for improvement. Teaching young minds is a task that cannot be taken lightly. It is full of challenges, frustrations, and responsibilities. However, it is a task that is also full of excitement, wonder, and
From my past educational experience, I have learned how to persevere within a diverse learning environment. Reflecting upon my educational journey at Voyager Academy Charter School, I realize that I can adapt to unique learning programs and non traditional schooling to further sustain my focus, creativity, and lead within my community. For example, During math class I volunteer to help fellow students with their work and tutor them during class.
Through my vast experience within schools, my teaching pedagogy evidently displays my proficiency to teach including a diverse range of schools and students. The teaching pedagogy I implement is surrounded by the various learning and holistic needs of the students.
Community participation can improve education in the classrooms, however along it doesn’t raise the teaching standards. Teachers taking an active role in improving and changing education learning strategies and policy laws does. Teacher’s having significant roles in our educational system, making critical decisions in our school’s policy and seeking ways to utilize technology and improve student’s academic skills and encourage learning, raises the quality of education a student receives. This difference can be as simple as finding new material that the student finds interesting or as large as bring in new technology to the classroom. When a teacher seek new and intriguing ideas for the classroom, that teacher opens a new and better world to explore for both the student and the teacher. Students learn when teacher’s enhances their leaning experience, developing and maintaining advanced standards by seeking improvement takes the students to a higher level of learning. The impact on the student’s education by teaching finding new ways to improve the educational system will have a long term effect on our children. Students who perform better in school, will most likely perform better in the workforce therefore, boosting the economic growth and strengthening United States economy. Yanushevsky R. (2011). The type of education that is demonstrate in our school effects the quality of teaching. Teachers’ who demonstrate leadership, seek constant training and demand professionalism inside the classroom, sets the pattern for success. The benefits are phenomenal for both the teacher and the student, when the teacher seeks ways to improve their student’s education, they are motivating, making a difference in our educational
Uniform system of education means that the level of education must be same for everyone in a country. Everyone in a country must be given equal opportunities for getting high education. There should be no concept of various systems of education. For example Madrassa school system; Government school system; Private school education system and British education system. I totally agree with the topic that there should be uniform system of education. Basically uniformity brings equality in everything. Justice needs that everyone should have equal rights. Thus for giving equal rights to his inhabitants, the government should spread a uniform system of education throughout the country.
What does the ideal education system look like? It is an interesting question. By looking at what the current model of the educational system is lacking can help to produce a clear picture of what the ideal educational system would be. Many people would agree that the current education system has failed to produce positive results. In many ways the current education system does not meet the needs of students.
According to the New Zealand Curriculum (Ministry of Education [MOE], 2007), education should be a reflection of the context, which caters to all students regardless of background, ability and gender to create a diverse learner that is provided with equal opportunity to succeed. However, if we reflect on the history of education, it has favored one culture over the other. Statistics is a testimony to this as it shows us 35 percent of Maori gained NCEA level 3 qualification or above in comparison to 57 percent of non-Maori who gained NCEA level 3 qualification or above (MOE, 2009). As of June 30 2012, statistics show that 51 percent of all prisoners were of Maori ethnicity (New Zealand Statistics, 2012). In 2014 it was revealed that Maori had the second highest unemployment rate (New Zealand Statistics, 2014). In order to understand the meaning of these statistics one must look at the history of New Zealand education and ask thought provoking questions such as why is there a disparity of achievement between Maori and non-Maori? What happens to those who fall through the cracks of education? How have Maori come to be ‘at risk’?