My Philosophy
My Philosophy
I have a firm belief that all students are distinct individuals who need a healthy environment, authentic learning experiences/genuine connections with those around them (including myself), and an opportunity to learn from their mistakes in order to have a chance at becoming someone who is open to learning for life. I believe in allowing my students the freedom to grow and learn while I guide them, while still being open and encouraging enough that they know I am with them on their journey.
Part of teaching students of any age is ensuring that they become proud of their accomplishments, and who know that their mental health is as important as any mathematical formula or date I could teach them. If the student is engaged and focused on what is happening, they will learn, without even realizing that they are learning sometimes. Authentic experiences allow students to prepare for a lifetime of experiences where they may need to challenge things they once thought and learn from being a member of our society.
As a teacher I am constantly learning from and for my students, and I make mistakes which allow me to learn and grow as a person and as a lifelong learner. Part of my philosophy as a teacher, is that my students will make mistakes because they are human and instead of punishing them for making those mistakes, I want to encourage them to learn and grow through those mistakes. I show them that it is okay to make mistakes; I share with them my own experiences to show them that nobody is exempt from that process and as long as you own up to them and learn from them. Students eventually realize that their grades are in their hands, and that the ability to fix a grade is as easy as coming in and going through their work again until they understand it. This gives them the ability to ask for help and recognize when it is truly needed will be one of the greatest life skills that they can cultivate.
Part of teaching students of any age is ensuring that they become proud of their accomplishments, and who know that their mental health is as important as any mathematical formula or date I could teach them. If the student is engaged and focused on what is happening, they will learn, without even realizing that they are learning sometimes. Authentic experiences allow students to prepare for a lifetime of experiences where they may need to challenge things they once thought and learn from being a member of our society.
As a teacher I am constantly learning from and for my students, and I make mistakes which allow me to learn and grow as a person and as a lifelong learner. Part of my philosophy as a teacher, is that my students will make mistakes because they are human and instead of punishing them for making those mistakes, I want to encourage them to learn and grow through those mistakes. I show them that it is okay to make mistakes; I share with them my own experiences to show them that nobody is exempt from that process and as long as you own up to them and learn from them. Students eventually realize that their grades are in their hands, and that the ability to fix a grade is as easy as coming in and going through their work again until they understand it. This gives them the ability to ask for help and recognize when it is truly needed will be one of the greatest life skills that they can cultivate.