Philosophy Statement: What Makes The Perfect Classroom

Education serves as the foundation to a lifetime of learning. Since every child is unique, I believe that it is important for them to learn in an environment that is both secure and stimulating. By creating this type of atmosphere, the students will be able to realize their intelligence and use it constructively. As a future educator, it will be my goal to establish a classroom that is, 1) non-authoritarian, 2) student-centered, and 3) focused around student experience. These three elements are part of Progressivism, the educational philosophy I plan to incorporate in my classroom.

All of the teachers I observed had many different ways to manage their classroom. Many of their ways were similar, but there were some differences too. I noticed that the female teachers used songs to get the children from one activity to another while the male teacher went right into the next lesson. All of the teachers welcomed their students as they came into the classroom. Mrs. Pollard sang the hello song to them and Mrs. Kraus did as well. After they welcomed the children, all of the teachers had their students go directly to their carpet spots. Mr. Leonhardt had three different seating types for the students, which I thought was different yet effective. There were team spots, dance lines and free seating. When the students were

I hope to create an inviting classroom environment for my students by making sure that my classroom is bright and cheery. I plan on doing this by making sure that the decorations and visual aids that I use in my classroom change with the season, but also that they change in subject matter also. I will make sure that all of my students feel welcome and safe by talking to them and listening to what they say and what they don’t say. I hope to also create an atmosphere that parents will want to visit and enjoy being in so that they will in turn want volunteer and help out the students which will also back the students feel more relaxed in. I hope to be allowed to arrange the desk in such a way that the students will feel more free to interact with

My philosophy for teaching is that all students deserve the best possible education a teacher can provide them, and that education begins with classroom management. Classroom management is the foundation to a proper education. The way a teacher manages his or her classroom determines how the classroom will function and how much information the students are able to learn throughout the school day and school year. Students need rules to follow in order to keep the classroom running smoothly. Without rules, students will be unruly and will cause disruptions that will prohibit their fellow classmates from being able to focus and comprehend the material being taught.

I have decided to go into teaching after many years of management in the manufacturing field, including closing plants and outsourcing. I was guided into engineering in high school and college Even though I am new to the education field, I believe the experience that I can bring to the classroom will be inspiring to the students. I have three children of my own and can see education from both the parent and school points of view. I am organized, flexible, work well with others, and can provide a real world perspective that other teachers may not be able to provide. In being organized, I like to have my teaching plans set at least a week ahead of time. This would include all copies and materials. The next days’ lesson should be set on the desk ready to go whether I am going to be there or not.

As a future educator, I think having positive relationships with each student is important. Every child is different. They learn different and respond differently to certain situations. One main strategy is to talk to your students, not at them. Allow them to have a voice and express their opinions in the class activities. I’ve learned that there’s no such thing as bad behavior, just mistaken behavior. We often mistake a child’s unwanted actions as a result of bad behavior, but in actuality, it’s the result of another or potentially serious problem. We are there to help not

1. I would first take into thought the physical enviroment, I would want the class to be well lit and inviting. I would want their to be designed areas for play, or experiements, and even space for children who just need some quiet time. I would want the posters on the wall to either be of the kids art work or of their families and homelife. I would want to make the classroom as child based as possible. I would make sure all the toys are age appropriate, if they're infiant to toddlers I'd give them toys that are more based around developing their fine motor skills, older children I would give them more toys that they have to think while playing with to help them develop cognatively. I would want the craft area to be well stocked with

All your efforts to create a comfortable atmosphere in your class have no sense if you stay passive during the classes. Add dynamics to the way you behave in the classroom, do not be afraid to make jokes and discuss with your students or schoolchildren the most complicated issues that are interesting for them. Every time you prepare for a lesson, you need to remember that the theme and ideas of these lessons should be interesting for kids. You need to find a way to present any information in a way that will capture their attention. Active position of a teacher is a strong motivation for kids and students. When they see how deeply you are interested in your subject, they unintentionally adopt this attitude and also become

Honestly, when I walked into the classroom on the first day, I didn’t know what to expect. I had signed up for the course just as a way to get credit for an IDS requirement, and did not think too much about this class at first. My thoughts were racing as the idea of a circled classroom seemed kind of strange to me. However, after that first day, I knew that I was going to enjoy the class. We talked about each other before we did anything else. We formally introduced ourselves and expressed our feelings and beliefs to one another, and showed every person in that room that we all have our differences, but, we can still share this experience together. This was different than any other class that I had previously taken, last semester, or in high school. There was so much to this class that I could use in everyday life than probably any other class previously taken. We were taught lessons that had helped change our lives for the better. We were also introduced to such inspirational characters, whether it be Julia Butterfly Hill, Henry David Thoreau, or even some people we never got the names. The videos that were shown to us were also very inspiring, and they definitely made me think of what we are doing as a nation, or better yet, as a species of animal living on this planet. There was so much that I have learned, that I cannot simply forget in a day’s notice, unlike most other classes this semester. The knowledge that I have gathered is truly a gift, that I will be thankful for

High schools need to focus on all subjects equally. No subject should be more important than another. The way to accomplish teaching all subjects equally is to hire more personnel and teach in smaller groups. The high schools today need new rules to fit society today. Students need to be treated as adults to mature and prosper in the outside world. Teachers who gave more responsibility to their students have seen improvement. The high schools today have many problems which need to change to become more successful, and so the students can become well-rounded. High schools of this age do meet the standards, and they must change to accomplish it.

During my observations hours for Exceptional Learners course I observed two 4th grade classes that had special education students placed in a general education class room setting. I also observed the Inclusion teacher pull out SPED students and teach in a resource room conduction content mastery. My observations were mainly based on the SPED student but I interacted with all the students in the classroom. During this time I observed great interaction with students from the SPED teacher MRS.R while the other teacher exhibited different teaching styles and disciplinary styles that may or may have been effective to these students. Over all my observation went well and the school in general does a good job teaching all the students who attend.

Teachers these days are indubitably facing many challenges regarding their students’ attitudes and behaviours towards learning and managing a classroom. Teachers have an important role to play in creating a positive classroom environment that is conducive to learning, keeping their students engaged and motivated to learn.

This course offers students wishing to gain entrance into the teaching profession the information necessary to assist them in properly conceptualizing their future classrooms. At the beginning of this semester, my focus was on kindergarten students, but after taking this course, in addition to Engaging Multicultural Students and Families, I hope to teach upper-elementary age students. I believe that the tactics I have learned from these courses will be best implemented with 3rd, 4th, or 5th graders. In addition, I am an Urban Education minor so I anticipate teaching a diverse group of students from varying socioeconomic, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.

Our lesson began with our scenario, “own a theme park and heard that you guys could help us create a waterslide. Our waterslide needs to be fast and fun, but also safe. People can’t get injured while sliding and must make it to the bottom of the pool.” Students were shown the video that gave them different examples of waterslides to help spark their personal connections and background knowledge. During the video students laughed and commented about the twists and turns. They were shown their materials and the constraints were explained to them. Such as they only had a certain amount of time, they only had so many materials, it needed to be safe, it needed to look like a slide, etc. The students were excited to get started and once they

My mind wandered, thinking of the day to come. My thoughts nearly drowned out the final bell of the day. I tossed my backpack on my shoulder, too lost in thought to fully put it on, and left the classroom. What I walked into did not seem like the halls of the school I used to walk at the beginning of the year, for these halls were much louder. Although it was a few days till summer began, students were already chattering about their plans. These conversations harmonized with the slamming locker doors, as it was the last day to empty them before their locks were cut and their belongings would be donated to next year’s students or were to be thrown out. Excitement had caused the students to become a stampede in the halls as everyone tried their best to rush out the school doors. While everyone was excited for the end of the school year, I was excited for a different reason. As I opened the doors to the front of the school, I became blinded by the sun and hit with its scorching desert heat. It was June 1st, summer was around the corner and today was my 17th birthday.