I believe students learn best when:
They are given choices about what to read and what to write about.
They are given real audience and purpose to their assignments.
They can relate their learning to their lives outside the classroom.
They are allowed to create their own goals.
There is an atmosphere where everyone's opinions and interpretations are valid and all students are allowed to express their ideas without being judged by their peers.
There are a variety of assessments including writing, creating, and presenting.
They are given a structure of rules and expectations within which they can be creative and constructive.
They understand what is expected of them by clearly defining rules, appropriate behavior, and procedures.
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In a lot of ways students will also set their own goals by which they will be graded. They will set goals for independent reading and will be graded on their ability to meet those goals. In this same idea my students will state what their weaknesses are in their writing and then be graded on their improvement in those areas and the course progresses. I think students are more motivated when they are allowed to work on the skills they deem important and useful and meet their own goals to overcome those weaknesses. Reaching these goals create a much larger sense of accomplishment than any arbitrary grade. Realizing that each student has different individual skills and goals, teacher involvement and knowledge with their students is vital to helping students achieve their own successes. Teachers also need to realize that each student is motivated by different goals and in different ways. The setting of individual goals allows for each student to both work independently and motivate each student as needed.
This also takes the form of creating motivation in my students by allowing them to see how their learning relates to their lives outside my classroom. Reading and writing assignments allow for students to individualize their assignments so the learning can be applied outside the
To be an effective educator, I believe one must have a foundation of moral and ethical principles. An educator should support the learning environment, while being flexible and teachable. He or she must also lay a foundation of beliefs on how individuals learn, seeking to enable individuals to reach their optimal potential. My personal educational philosophy begins with believing all children are unique individuals, with different emotions and different styles of learning. An educator has the incredible challenge of attempting to meet those needs. As an educator, I believe all children deserve the opportunity and resources that would better enable them to reach their maximum potential.
My philosophy of classroom management is that the management of elementary classrooms require several things. Among patience, determination and motivation are: flexibility, careful planning and consistency. A well-managed classroom did not get well-managed without a teacher who planned, had a flexible vision and was determined. Any new teacher, who is asked, will say they want a classroom with as few behavioral problems as possible as well as one that is easily manageable. But any experienced teacher, who is asked, will tell those new teachers that classrooms do not come "well managed". They have to be made into well-managed classrooms. These experienced teachers would also encourage by saying
My personal belief is that teaching is not just the profession of spitting out information to students that they in turn regurgitate to me. I think that teaching is a process of life learning for these students. I believe there are four extremely important factors that distinguish a well-disciplined class from others. They include the following factors: classroom environment, expectations and procedures, student-teacher relationships, and active learning.
I started my college career heading towards a degree in child psychology, law, or orthodontics. In all of these professions children are heavily involved and I knew I wanted to be around children. Then I decided to change my major to teaching, which combines aspects of many professions, and is completely child oriented. The main reasons that I want to become a teacher are not for the money or the power of the classroom. I want to become a teacher because of children’s lack of enthusiasm to learn, poor guidance, and bad role models. So many children in today’s society have these bad qualities either within themselves or they are obtained at home. Many children do not get the attention they need to make them
Education is something that every person should be given the chance to attain. It is vital for all people young, old, mentally impaired, ADHD, or whatever characteristic they may encompass. I believe everyone has the right to learn and be taught in an school environment. The law passed in 1975, P.L. 94-142, made numerous changes in the way certain children with special needs was being treated in the public school system. With the update in 1991, IDEA (Individuals With Disabilities act) added to the progress to end discrimination towards all exceptionalities. I hope in the future more changes will be accomplished to fully benefit those with exceptionalities. Education is a gift that needs to be
The purpose of education is to provide students with a knowledge base that will enable them to achieve their goals. These goals will vary from student to student, but an education will enable students to reach their highest potential. Education is a gift and a privilege that all students, no matter their social status, race, or ethnic background, should receive. Education should better society as a whole, and this can only be accomplished through the hard work and dedication of teachers.
Why do I want to be a teacher? I have thought long and hard over that question, and my answer is “I don’t know.” My initial thought about going into teaching stemmed from my own experiences. When my son was in school, a teacher gave up on him and said, “he’ll be a dropout.” They will weed him out when he gets to high school. My son is now a junior at West Virginia University. I never want to see another kid be dropped through the cracks or weeded out, when he gets to high school. Children are our greatest assets. Teachers have an obligation to try every avenue with each student until they find one that works. I know that every time I walk into a classroom of students, I get a chill up my
A. Create a philosophical statement that embodies your thoughts on classroom management, referencing one classroom management theory that supports your personal philosophy.
I want to keep my classroom management philosophy simple. Along the same lines that Mr. Murray described. If it’s not a big problem such as cheating or violence against another student/teacher then I would like to handle it on my own. As during my high school experience, I had one teacher that would just hold a student after class and discus the issue that had taken place during class. I think that by taking care of the issue this way I will gain the trust and respect of my students. That I’m not going to write them up for the little things but I will let them know when their behavior is out of line and needs to be corrected. However, With planning on becoming a baseball coach I think I would use a three strike rule. Meaning, that if it becomes a constant problem then they will be written up for the repeated offense on the third such occasion. I think this would be the best possible policy because every student makes mistakes throughout the school year .
According to Krause, Bouchner & Duchesne (2003), “Classroom management is certainly concerned with behaviour, but it can also be defined more broadly as involving the planning, organization and control of learners, the learning process and the classroom environment to create and maintain an effective learning experience.” In order to teach students effectively, teachers need to portray classroom management skills in the classroom so that there is a functional and optimal learning environment for the students. It is also essential for teachers to implement classroom management in order to meet the necessary requirements of the students, parents, principal and the society. Classroom management is the key component to the teaching and learning
I want to become a teacher, not only for the fun and enjoyment that comes along with being a teacher, but because I want to make a difference in children’s lives. I want to become a Physical Education teacher, to teach children the importance of being physically fit and physically active. In edition to teaching the importance of being and staying healthy, I want to give the younger generation the opportunity to play sports. Through playing sports a child may feel a since of purpose or importance. This may deter a life of crime or a drug-abuse. Through being a teacher I want to be a good example for my students. Most children today grow up in homes without a father figure; I want to be that father figure
This paper sheds light on some dynamic learning methods for successful classroom management. The classroom management had the largest effect on students’ achievement. This means students cannot learn in poorly managed classrooms. Some studies shows the importance of classroom managements of there being building a relationship between teachers and students. Teachers should take into their consideration classroom management and student achievement are related to each which led to outcomes. All teachers must consider classroom management to be a high priority and an area of concern. When teachers come to master an effective classroom management, it takes time to establish it in the beginning of the year particularly on the first day of school. Classroom management demands student achievement, time, study area, teaching methods, and feedback .Effective classroom management depends on classroom management, classroom organization, and expectations for student behavior.
Education is an important aspect in the lives of all individuals. From the day we are born until the day we die, we are constantly learning. At a very young age, children begin attending school. Throughout their educational career, children have many different teachers who hold many different views, beliefs, and values. Methods of instruction, personalities, and classroom interaction are all unique to the teacher. Some teachers may come in each day just because it’s their job, and they need the paycheck. Yet, the ones who are there for the success of their students are the ones who truly make a difference.
Before a person goes into the education field, most have to do a lot of thinking to make sure that what they are beginning is something that they will truly enjoy doing. Teachers do not go into their profession for fame and fortune. They are there to educate children for a lifetime of learning.
There are many different ways to run a successful and effective classroom. Numerous people have tried to give me the best advice for making things work, but ultimately it will be my choice to decide what works best for me. By assessing the students' needs, I will be able to provide a curriculum and classroom environment that will hopefully motivate their learning. In assessing my own needs, I can make the proper actions necessary to make sure that those needs are met. Rules and consequences fall under both the needs of the student and the teacher, so those are essential as well. In the following, I will discuss what I find to be the needs of the student, the needs of the teacher, and how my philosophy on rules, consequences, and