Teaching is a noble profession which has been in practice for ages. Everything can be taught – from a simple way of living to teaching someone to build a house, for instance. When talking about teaching and learning, we usually tend to think about academic learning where there is a teacher in front of a class, teaching the students. The process of learning deals with acquiring alterations in the existing knowledge, abilities, and ways of life or predilections through experience, practice or exercise. Unfortunately, the teacher is not the only one concerned in the teaching and learning process; the students are part(s) and parcel of this too. Education, for me, contributes greatly to the construction of the identity of a person who is also …show more content…
As a teacher, it is my duty to know who my students are, the type of learners they are, together with their cultures and social backgrounds, the types of knowledge and experiences they bring to the classroom. A class contains students who differ from one another as they have different interests, prior knowledge, assimilation level, motivation, physical abilities, beliefs, and self-esteems, aptitudes, learning styles, cultural values and backgrounds among others and above all, they are unique in their own ways. It is preposterous to treat them as one size fits all. Thereupon, as a teacher, I need to identify the strengths and shortcomings of my students and adapt my teaching by virtue of these differences. Dewey (1897) also embraces this idea of Rousseau’s and mine as he said in his work My Pedagogical Creed that “the only true education comes through the stimulation of the child’s powers by the demands of the social situations in which he finds himself”. My belief about human nature concurs with Dewey which is knowledge is not an inborn quality as human beings are born with the capacity of growth and development (Dewey,
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.
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
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.
“I have neither given nor received, nor have I tolerated others ' use of unauthorized aid.”
Every August, a group of second graders enter my classroom. I teach them how to read and write, tie their shoes, and by June, make sure they are prepared for third grade. In the middle of last school year, I received a new student. She was a beautiful, bubbly little girl. I soon learned she was terminally ill and one of her last wishes was to return to school. I was incredibly humbled her parents were entrusting their daughter into my care and sharing her with me during what would be her last days. In those months to follow, I learned how fragile life could be. For Avery*, there was no next year; and the biggest days of her life were playing out right in front of me. I slowed things down and didn’t push quite so hard. I gave an extra 15 minutes for recess, just because the weather was nice and the sky was pretty. I would sit on the rug and read three stories in a row until my voice gave out, because the children were loving the performance. I knew it was my job to be joyful. Children aren’t supposed to die. We all know and believe this truism. But the reality is, sometimes children do die. Avery’s* passing profoundly impacted not only my entire class, but me as an educator. Her passing taught me that every moment matters. Whether a child has one year left in life, or many, the memories they make now will impact their future.
I believe that ``A tax on gained knowledge is to disseminate it by teaching," which leads to the unlimited expansion of knowledge. My principle philosophy about teaching is that it is a holy message to deliver knowledge to anyone who seeks it, and this concept should make learning an enjoyable experience. My practical teaching philosophy mainly depends on four elements: {\bf knowledge}, {\bf encouragement}, {\bf contemplation}, and {\bf excellence}. The acquisition and ongoing quest for and to share {\bf knowledge} is key for any successful teacher. The {\bf encouragement} of student interaction is necessary for success in learning, especially the encouragement of a student’s {\bf contemplation} on how to expand their knowledge based on the material and always be thinking about new ways to solve problems. This process and involvement can only lead to academic {\bf excellence}. I can contribute to the success and happiness of students through the practical implication of the four elements of my teaching philosophy. My ongoing quest for knowledge will allow me to deeply interact with the class materials and student, and communicate with them on their level of understanding. This balance between the knowledge of the instructor and knowing the students’ needs will allow for the appropriate level of challenge to maintain interest in the class.\\
My role as a teacher is to open the door to knowledge and critical thinking as wide as needed for all to enter. While I recognize that self-direction is an important tool for learning that works well for some students, I also recognize that other students may need help and support in obtaining their educational objectives. I believe that I have a fundamental obligation to assist students who need assistance in crossing the threshold, as well as to encourage the self-directed to stay focused. To accomplish this vision and welcome all students through the doorway, I see teaching and learning as having three interwoven stages: exposing students to new concepts, facilitating understanding of the material, and developing well-supported and reasoned arguments that challenge existing thinking.
Deciding what you want to do with your life is a very difficult decision that every person has to face in their lives, especially during their teen years when people are expected to choose a career that helps them to fulfill their dreams. Since I wasn’t the exception, and I had decided how I wanted to help people from a very young age, it took me a bit longer to realize I didn’t just want to help people, but I also wanted to do it by doing something I enjoy and love. That’s when I chose English pedagogy, because it is a way to help people by giving them the tools to learn and the possibility to achieve what they want in their lives through education and the learning of the language I like. This three years I’ve spent studying to become a teacher have not only made me learn more English, but have also made me realize that I want to keep improving my skills as a teacher, deciding to continue
Learn to Teach, Learn to Learn. / Use the past to teach the future ( That is my philosophy)
As I continue to progress through my teaching journey, I have had the opportunity to do a lot of self-evaluation and dig deeper into what makes a great teacher. Since then there has always been a quote that has stuck with me, stated by Seymour Simon, an award winning children’s science author. “I'm more interested in arousing enthusiasm in kids than in teaching the facts. The facts may change, but that enthusiasm for exploring the world will remain with them the rest of their lives.” I truly believe that as an educator it is more important to teach them how learning can change your life as compared to drilling facts that can possible change. The student’s love for learning will last a lifetime. With that being said, over the past years I
The learning experience should be that of a collective nature where students are able to indiscriminately relate to the information, re-teach the information and have a balanced incorporation of all the learning centers in society; including the home and the church. The goal of this incorporation is to create a balanced learning environment that facilitates holistic development in the young mind. As professionals entrusted with the shaping of young minds, teachers must facilitate learning and personal, spiritual, ethical and academic development. My philosophy for education is a multi-part philosophy that encapsulates the idea of holistic and inclusive learning. The philosophy caters for the overall shaping and development of the young mind and includes aspects of balanced training, incorporated teachings and it generally focuses on training students to become teachers.
Teaching means giving students the skills to succeed in their future endeavors. I believe that teaching is an opportunity to change the world one student at a time and is one of the most important jobs available to regular people. Being a teacher is a blessing and having the opportunity to work with amazing kids is my dream. I have a special connection with kids and a way of influencing their understanding, which is one of the most valuable skills I have to offer.
Teaching is among the most intricate, eternal and beautiful professions and as a visionary and cultural leader I know that education transcends time and place, deriving much from both social, cultural context and individual style. I am committed to continuously improve my practices with the desire that my leading example instills in my students and colleagues the passion and enthusiasm for learning and teaching. I am a dedicated, resourceful educational professional who consistently take part in training opportunities designed to strength and improve educator’s pedagogical skills, monitor policies and practices that promote a safe learning environment.
Since taking my first few educational courses in education, I have realized that my philosophy on education changes as I learning more about the profession I have entered. Every time I think I have come to a final belief statement, I learn something new about teaching and sometimes the things I learn causes me to alter my philosophy. Therefore, I will share with you what I believe about teaching and what I’ve learned at this point.
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: