Personal Teaching Philosophy

As an inspired teacher of secondary education /special education, one of the ideas that most appealed to me was working with students of various ages and learning abilities. I’ve come to realize even more so now with the changing demographics in U.S. schools that we are becoming a very diverse population. Within my classroom student’s differences may consist of their academic level, cultural background, personality, religious beliefs, and the list goes on. Hence, in today’s classroom as a teacher it is important that I embrace, model the attitude to my students, and make positive use of diversity. When educators value diversity, we recognize and respect the fact that people are different and that these differences are generally a good thing. For example, when attempting to solve a problem, it is better to assemble a diverse team with many skills and many different ways of approaching the problem than it is to assemble a team that has all their strength concentrated in one area. If a student feels uncomfortable, unsafe, or not respected, then their chances of success in my class dramatically decrease. Therefore, as an educator I must provide students with an environment that is conducive to learning. I have a number of roles in my classroom; valuing diversity is one of the most important ones a teacher must fill.

I see students as the next generations’ heroes in so many fields. In my vision, I have to inspire students and prepare them with confidence, knowledge, experience and skills. Which means I encourage, communicate, guide, teach, and assess students in order to enrich their infrastructures.

In regard to how I teach, I want students to discover facts, not just learn them by rote. Information Systems is an ideal field for such a teaching strategy. I live by the quote, “All things are common sense if taught well.” I think in my subject this is especially true. I work to be successful at teaching students how to discover information, they will have a more effective way of absorbing the background data and looking at new information when it is presented. I find ways to simplify difficult material in a manner that is usable and easy to remember.

2) I believe sharing support of ELLs and ensuring an inclusive approach relies greatly on the teachers themselves, specifically the classroom and ELL teacher. Fairbaim & Jones-Vo mention two things that I believe would work these are collaboratively planning lessons and co-teaching. By planning lessons together, both teachers are on the same page, They each understand the respected needs of their students and able to work together to create ways in which lessons are excited to optimize student success. I also think having another person perceptive is beneficial as their teaching experiences may offer you some guidance. In terms of co-teaching, I think this directly benefits the students. We all have different ways of teaching and I think students

Currently, I am responsible for managing the science instructional programs and personnel in a chartered middle school. As a supervisor for the department, I develop/source curriculum materials for teachers and collaborate with them to plan and implement instructional lessons daily. I manage the financial resources for the department and constantly monitor the teaching practices that will impact our organizational goal and vision.

These strategies for students can be built on their strengths of learning. The students can demonstrate their work through ways that help them build on their weaknesses through using their strengths. The students will begin to feel confident in themselves and their individual learning. One way of implementing UDL into the classroom is through a three step model that focuses on Respecting Diversity, Inclusion Instructional Practices and System and Structure. The first model Respecting Diversity, according to Katz (2011) states, “ Programs that help teachers to create a classroom climate that improves students’ self- concept, sense of belonging, and respect for diverse others” (4). I believe that respecting students' diversity in learning styles will help provide a safe learning environment for all students. When working with students with diverse needs in an inclusion classroom it’s important for the students to believe in themselves. Students with learning needs can feel overwhelmed with the other students in the class. It’s our job as the teachers to help build a community amongst the

I do not believe that there is only one correct philosophy to base classroom learning around, but I do think there are quite a few that can be integrated together to create the most suitable learning environment and best coursework progression scheme. However, I would argue that student-centered philosophies are best for maximizing the amount of student needs met. Schools for increasing potential in students to be successful outside of the classroom in intellect, social behavior, and critical thinking. My personal teaching philosophy is creating a balance between student-centered philosophies of progressivism, social reconstruction, and existentialism, through a mixture of social learning, hands-on learning, and real world application, in order

My teaching philosophy is based in my belief that teaching one of the most noble acts one can provide to others. My prior STEM work experiences have motivated me to give back to the educational system that empowered me to pursue a career in engineering. My teaching techniques incorporate continuous improvement, frequent feedback, encouragement and high expectations. I especially encourage those students who feel they are incapable of learning math by explaining learning math is an achievable journey requiring their practice and perseverance to enable success. I strive to present consistent, clear lessons and activities that enable students to learn material in a way that fits their personal learning style.

When the word student comes to mind, I picture a person sitting down astute and eager to learn. Nevertheless, when I think about myself as a student over the years, this picture is not always painted perfectly. The educational concept of a student simply means a person who is willing and ready to learn something new. If the willingness to participate in learning new ideas is missing, so is the student. Students must approach learning with the right attitude. The student should have a genuine desire to learn and to work hard at achieving new knowledge.

Through the classes and field experience I have completed at Southern University, I have developed a personal teaching philosophy that will be implemented into my future classrooms. It is my desire as a teacher to provide students with a safe, fun environment that promotes learning and excellence in the classroom. These are three areas that I believe is conductive to establishing an environment, (1) motivating students to the full potential, (2) promoting preventive and supportive behavior, and (3) the teacher acting as a guide.

Identify the 6 elements of a personal teaching philosophy. Then, using the six elements, draft your own personal philosophy of teaching (Look at page 27 and identify the elements of a personal teaching philosophy and then write what you think is important about each of them).

As I prepare to begin my career as an educator, I have come to realize I will never stop learning. There will always be new ways to teach math, new mechanics to teach readering, and new ways to explore scientific theories. I will continue to learn how to aid my students in their cognitive growth, but my students will not be the only ones learning while in my classroom. My students and I will spend seven hours a day, five days a week together. I will have an uncountable number of opportunities to help my students learn. I will also gain new experiences and knowledge from every child who walks through my door. Every one of my students will have a unique background, home life, culture, and life story. A student should be able to stretch his creative mind, explore his thoughts, and express his beliefs in the classroom. My job is to give my students the freedom to explore, while leading them to make sense of their explorations. In my eyes, receiving an education is one of the greatest privileges a child can have, and it is a privilege for me to get to teach young children.

My philosophy of teaching is deeply rooted in nurturing the potential each and every student in my classes. Providing a creative environment that allows self assessment, growth, group interaction and mentorship are at its very core. Having taught in Higher Education for many years, and as an instructor of Media Arts and Animation, and Game Design, I have had the amazing opportunity to work with some of the brightest and creative young professionals. Teaching has not only broadened my love of art and exploration, but my determination to help students that do not have the confidence to persevere through their education, yet have the passion to follow their dreams.

There are many reasons why people go into the profession of being a teacher. While the reasons may vary one thing should remain the same with us all and that is our passion for working with children. However, if you do not have the passion to work with children each day then it can be easy for one to burn out. To become a teacher you must not be afraid to inspire and encourage the children that you are teaching. In addition to, if you are constantly tired and exhausted than it is harder for you to be able to motive your students. My philosophy of education is that every child should have the right to learn and receive a quality education while in a safe and inspiring environment

My teaching philosophy is to create an environment that stimulates learning so that students gain the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to become proficient professionals. While teaching foundational knowledge is important, there are other essential skills and abilities that students must acquire in order to successfully transition from being a student to becoming a physical therapy professional. These skills and abilities include thinking critically as well as interacting and communicating effectively with patients and other health care practitioners. I emphasize to students that it is imperative to realize the impact of developing a therapeutic rapport with patients while providing quality, patient-centered care to optimize the healing process. Therefore, when deciding what to teach, I not only consider the content presented, but also how I can foster discussions with students so that they can apply information based on varying contextual factors. I also attempt to provide students a framework for how to achieve professional excellence, which I aim to model as I fulfill my roles and responsibilities as a teacher and provider of clinical instruction. This framework is rooted in five central tenets: