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My Goals And Goals Of Teaching As A Spanish Teacher

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As a Spanish teacher, I believe the purpose of education is to learn so you can go out into the world and survive. Being able to communicate, have teambuilding skills and self-direction are the foundations of learning. My goals for teaching Spanish is that the students know how to communicate effectively. I do not want them to list off vocabulary but be able to apply it to a real world context. I want to teach Spanish because I love the idea of another language with the cultural aspects. Students learn best by doing, they can do worksheets but I believe students doing things hands on, crafts and interactive activities will help them acquire the language easier. The most effective methods for teaching are being in a communicative environment where the language is spoken through dialogue, creating stories, brain links, and more. Also, I am interested in Total Physical Response (TPR), where the students associate words with actions. This can later be tied to storytelling (TPRS), where the students act out the narration showing their comprehension. I know this because I have done this with students, and they surprising learn and grasp the language better. The most important aspects of my teaching are motivation and teamwork. Without motivation students would not want to work, the class environment needs to be warm and welcoming. I do not want the students to be scared to learn another language, but open to the idea of it. Teamwork is also key because working on your own can be

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