Philosophy of Education
I believe that every student has the
ability to learn. As a future educator, it is important to understand that
every student has his or her individual strengths and weaknesses. Some students
may excel in the classroom and some might excel outside of the classroom. Even
when it might be hard to see it, each child has potential in achieving
greatness. I believe that it is up to me, the teacher, to help discover the
student’s greatness. I have to genuinely believe in the student. Teaching is
not just giving students academic knowledge, but it is about truly caring and
believing in students. The farther I get along in my college education career
the more my philosophy changes from just teaching children but to investing in
them. Some students do not get the love, attention, and assistance they need at
home and I believe it is part of my job to give those things to my students as
much as I can. I am in no way taking on the responsibility of a parent, but I
do believe that in order to effectively teach I also need to care about my
students beyond the classroom walls.
Even in typical developing classes there will be multiple levels of development and academic levels. Not every student will be on the same grade level in every subject as well. It is my responsibility to find their appropriate level and adjust to their current needs. Whole group instruction will be on current grade standards and academics. Small group instruction would be based upon where my students are presently learning in order that everyone excels by the end of the year. I know that it will be challenging to spend time on individual students when they are on different levels but I do not want that to stop me from investing in every student.
I focus my teaching on progressivism and constructivism. Students often learn best through hands on experiences and personal practices. I will incorporate teacher instruction with daily activities to further expound what they are learning. I personally learn best by doing and know so many students do as well. Some concepts can seem very imaginative until students learn how they can apply it to real life and see how it works. I cannot expect students, typically developing or exceptional education students, to sit in a chair all day and I would not want that. I desire to have my classroom as a place where learning takes place through teacher-led instruction, peer-led discussion, and hands on learning. I will also incorporate embedded instruction to teach skills through everyday routines and practices.
Even in typical developing classes there will be multiple levels of development and academic levels. Not every student will be on the same grade level in every subject as well. It is my responsibility to find their appropriate level and adjust to their current needs. Whole group instruction will be on current grade standards and academics. Small group instruction would be based upon where my students are presently learning in order that everyone excels by the end of the year. I know that it will be challenging to spend time on individual students when they are on different levels but I do not want that to stop me from investing in every student.
I focus my teaching on progressivism and constructivism. Students often learn best through hands on experiences and personal practices. I will incorporate teacher instruction with daily activities to further expound what they are learning. I personally learn best by doing and know so many students do as well. Some concepts can seem very imaginative until students learn how they can apply it to real life and see how it works. I cannot expect students, typically developing or exceptional education students, to sit in a chair all day and I would not want that. I desire to have my classroom as a place where learning takes place through teacher-led instruction, peer-led discussion, and hands on learning. I will also incorporate embedded instruction to teach skills through everyday routines and practices.