Philosophy of Education
I believe that every child has the potential to learn and is full of natural curiosity. As a teacher, it is my job to provide all of my students with the materials and instruction they require to gain knowledge. I will strive to help the students soar to their fullest potential. My philosophy comes from WVSU Education Department's Conceptual Framework, which states, "The Teacher as a H.U.M.A.N Developer." H- holistic approach to student learning; U- understands diversity; M- manages and creates learning communities; A- assess student learning based on national and state standards; N- newer approaches to student learning through technology.
I am committed to using a holistic approach when teaching, by taking in to consideration all aspects of a child's life, not just in the classroom. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs teaches us that if a child's most basic needs are not met then no learning will take place. Teachers are not just the "grown ups" of the classroom. We end up being moms, friends, doctors, counselors, consolers, Santa, the tooth fairy, and so many other providers to our students. Being a teacher means being a role model in and out of the classroom.
I believe that each school year should be tailored for that current class. I do not expect to teach the same material the same way year in and year out. Material and teaching strategies should be differentiated to fit the needs of each individual class. I feel that I am in line with Vygotsky's theory of Social Development by facilitating learning while using real world situations.
I want to bring creativity to the classroom, and create excitement about learning in my students. I believe that learning is an active process in which learners construct new ideas or concepts based upon their current or past knowledge within an active learning environment, conducive to social interaction. This belief is a combination of Jerome Bruner’s constructivist theory of learning and Lev Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory. Acting as a facilitator, I will promote cooperative learning by providing the opportunities for students to learn from real-world cultural situations.
Assessment is one of the most important parts of an education. If you cannot assess a student and view progress then you are not being an effective educator. I am committed to assessing students in various methods to monitor progression and mastery. Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences has taught me the several ways the students learn and has taught me that I should not assess all of the students the same way.
Technology is the way of the world, including classrooms today. I am committed to keeping my knowledge up today and being competent will help my students to be life long learners.
I am committed to using a holistic approach when teaching, by taking in to consideration all aspects of a child's life, not just in the classroom. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs teaches us that if a child's most basic needs are not met then no learning will take place. Teachers are not just the "grown ups" of the classroom. We end up being moms, friends, doctors, counselors, consolers, Santa, the tooth fairy, and so many other providers to our students. Being a teacher means being a role model in and out of the classroom.
I believe that each school year should be tailored for that current class. I do not expect to teach the same material the same way year in and year out. Material and teaching strategies should be differentiated to fit the needs of each individual class. I feel that I am in line with Vygotsky's theory of Social Development by facilitating learning while using real world situations.
I want to bring creativity to the classroom, and create excitement about learning in my students. I believe that learning is an active process in which learners construct new ideas or concepts based upon their current or past knowledge within an active learning environment, conducive to social interaction. This belief is a combination of Jerome Bruner’s constructivist theory of learning and Lev Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory. Acting as a facilitator, I will promote cooperative learning by providing the opportunities for students to learn from real-world cultural situations.
Assessment is one of the most important parts of an education. If you cannot assess a student and view progress then you are not being an effective educator. I am committed to assessing students in various methods to monitor progression and mastery. Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences has taught me the several ways the students learn and has taught me that I should not assess all of the students the same way.
Technology is the way of the world, including classrooms today. I am committed to keeping my knowledge up today and being competent will help my students to be life long learners.