Promise is the potential to improve my teaching abilities now and throughout the remainder of my career. From my starting point in this profession I have displayed my potential through the passion and desire I have for the improvement of each of my students’ academic performance. As the acronym is used, I feel that the Carver High School administration has been able to see potential in me because I am a reminder of their first experiences in the field of education. Feedback from fellow co-workers concerning my content knowledge, the high expectations I have developed for my students, and my ability to have empathy for my students without allowing them to use the same situation as an excuse, are all hallmarks of my development as a new …show more content…
SENSITIVITY was stressed to me by a professor who said we should be waffles and not spaghetti. When syrup is poured over waffles, it stays in safe compartments. When sauce is poured on spaghetti it falls wherever it wants and when one piece moves, it affects all of the others. I have to be sensitive to the needs of my students but also help them to realize they have learning to do regardless of their life circumstances. Their success in school can lead to changes in their life path. The path to EXCELLENCE is different for everyone. I see excellence in the classroom as a student-centered room where the teacher is still looking for new ways to improve. Excellence requires teamwork from the school as a whole striving to put the puzzle pieces together with our students. I am working toward this by collaborating with my TA and other teachers in my department, observing master teachers in my building, and reflecting on my practice on my own and with others more experienced than myself. Promise it the not only the characteristics depicted above but also the assurance one will do a particular thing to. It is my promise to myself, my students, Carver Nation, and the entire WSFCS that I facilitate the learning process in a positive and inviting fashion.
An effective classroom must be based on students taking ownership of their own learning experience. In my classroom
I believe that I am proficient in establishing a classroom setting that calls upon the students to learn in an individual and collaborative manner. I believe that I have sufficiently encouraged positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self motivation. I have shown this in learning activities that have been presented to the students. An example of this would be with the placard assignment, which had the students fill out a sheet that corresponded to four maps to help them figure out what artifacts certain cultural regions would use. During this learning segment, students would have to be self directed after the directions were given, the students would have to use collaborative skills, and they were all engaged during
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” (Angelou, 2009) This is a truth that I have witnessed firsthand. As a child, at the tender age of seven years, I was blessed with an educator, Mrs. Cager, whose commitment to her students was so profound until I have never forgotten her. She made me feel like I was the most important person in her classroom. Her encouraging words instilled a level of confidence within me that I still cling to and apply more than 40 years later. Her commitment is directly responsible for my personal philosophy of education also being commitment.
If they all work together the classroom will not only be a positive environment, but the goals that have been set will be achieved. High-quality teachers are important to have in any school district because they can really make a difference on our student’s life. We need to realize that our students are our future and it is important that they use what they have learned so they can learn to face the world properly with the different type of skills they have learned in school. Some students face complications, but educators are their to help students get through anything. It is always important to ask questions and to ask for help. This is something we encourage most at the Rolla Public School
As Newman’s we are not perfect but we support each other in everything we do. I can call my father day or night to ask him, “Hey what would you do in this situation.” I believe that as young people we learn from our elders. We need to take the advice from them and use it because they have been through it all, just about. As a future educator the values my parents instilled on me to be the best I can be, is easily transferred to my classroom. I take what I have learned from my parents and apply it in my everyday life by when I teach students, I can show them by my actions that I am willing to do whatever I can for them to pass. It shows them that if I have a teacher that is willing to do that for me, I should be willing to do my best. Being your best is not a easy thing to accomplish, you have to work at it and I was fortunate to learn that through family but my students will be able to learn that from how I teach. There will never be a student that walks through the threshold of my classroom that will not receive the same treatment. My culture shines through my heart, my actions, and my passions. This is a culture that was taught on love and respect. Teaching needs to be the same thing. If an educator loves and respect the students, their classroom, and their environment, there should be no reason that the teacher will fail as an educator. Each child is different;
As educators, we are instructing our students not only in matters of scholarship, but in matters of self. Expression through confidence of autonomy, self-efficacy, and intrinsic motivation are integral to the development of any individual.
When looking back on high school, I realize that I typically learned more from teachers who made their classes interesting. By doing so, these educators utilized student interest as method of building a desire to learn. They camouflaged learning in the colors of discussion, making it seem as though we simply were carrying on a normal discourse. But each class inevitably resulted in the acquisition of a better understanding of the subject material. As a student, I found myself wanting to go to these classes. The teachers who conducted these courses made education seem enjoyable and thus created in students a desire to engage in further learning. As a future educator, I would like my class to operate in a similar manner. I want my class to be one that students look forward to attending. Mine will be an intellectually open classroom environment—one in which
During this assignment I’ll conduct a philosophy of classroom engagement and management in different categories.
Successful teaching occurs when the teacher is able to select the most efficient method for reaching out to each student’s individual style of learning and inspire students to rise to their highest potential. While the responsibilities of a teacher are extensive (as one can serve as a teacher, a friend, a counselor, a disciplinarian, an entertainer, a facilitator), I believe that students should play a big part in shaping own education as well.
An educator who displays positive leadership takes time to encourage people in order to build them up, so that they may thrive within their environment. Therefore, I strive to model compassion to my students by perceiving their needs and listening to their concerns. I provide them the structure and guidance that they need to learn without being too stern or restricting. Establishing and maintaining a positive rapport with my students is very important to me. I want them to know that I care for their wellbeing. I believe that a high-quality educator should always strive to teach and model kindness within the classroom. I endeavor to show my colleagues’ compassion by listening to their concerns and voicing my concerns in a professional manner. I also try to encourage my colleagues during difficult times by providing guidance and support in any way that I can. I also think that it is important to complement colleagues when they
Everyday there are plenty of opportunities to meet new people, make new friends, experience new things and learn. While school may not always be as exciting as it is in the movies, with a great deal of singing and dancing and limited class time, Laurel High school has been an enjoyable part of my life.
More importantly, creating positive student-teacher relationships can prevent discipline issues from arising. By establishing a persistent tone of mutual respect, students will participate in class activities with confidence that they and their opinions are valued. Students also should be taught how to appreciate the unique contributions each student brings to the class, as well as how to effectively resolve issues that may arise. I believe that demonstrating genuine respect to students and showing interest in their concerns will allow the effective use of instructional time, positive relationships to prevail, and minimal discipline problems to avail.
My philosophy of classroom management is to allow students to be responsible for their own behavior at all times. I believe allowing students to be responsible for their behavior and actions allow them to have a sense of freedom. When students have freedom, they seem to be more successful and respectful. Classroom management is more successful when the class is student-centered. Students should be included in the planning of classroom rules, room arrangement, and communication should flow smoothly between teacher and student. Although the class is student-centered the teacher should be in control of the classroom. The teacher should know what is going on at all times, plan interesting and informative lessons, and be
I will always have a lifelong passion for Seneca High School. During my years as a student at Seneca, I received a high class education that I soon realized after entering college I was very fortunate to have had. Now as I am a teaching candidate myself, returning to the school that I received that great education from, and being able to provide that for future students at SHS is something that I would love to be a part of. I am encouraged by the atmosphere that our school has to keep striving to improve and create student growth. Seneca High School played such a big part in my life, and I would be so excited to have the opportunity for it to continue to be a place where I can learn and grow myself as an educator.
Stephanie can take the following actions to support self-dtermination and autonomy within her classroom. By encouraging and allowing her students to make their own choices, she can also encourage to plan certain self- selected goals that will encourage them to acheive the goals and go beyond them to achienve deeper learning. Stephanie can also keep her students accoutbable for their actions in regards to conqsence for their choices. Lastly, she can makesure that during her lesson she is using non-controlling postive feedback. All of these different methods will allow her students to have self-determination and autonomy in regards to their learning that will allow them find learning rewarding and go beyond the surface level learning taht Stephanie
I believe a successful learning experience is engaging and valued by the students. I believe students’ will value what they are learning if they believe what they’re learning is relevant. Relevance is important to teaching and learning because it is directly related to student engagement and motivation (Frymier & Schulman, 1995; Martin & Dowson, 2009). Marsh (2008), states a positive classroom environment provides a sense of security, community, belonging and identity (Marsh, 2008). Based on my experience as a practicing teacher, I have found establishing clear expectations within the classroom assist in maintaining control and discipline, to create a safe learning environment (Fatt Hee, 1996). I believe within all classrooms, students’ diversity should be valued. This creates a discrimination free environment and ensures students feel safe and included (Philips, 2010). According to Stanford & Parkay (2007) students are more engaged in class when learning experiences are satisfying, challenging and friendly.