Philosophy

Philosophy of Education

I believe students learn through hands on experiences, open discussions and creative activities in an environment that is supportive and positive.  I will utilize all of these avenues in order to make my classroom a place filled with interest and learning by developing creative lessons and hands on activities.  I recognize each student is a unique individual with his own learning style and attitude towards education.  To understand my students and identify how they learn, I will make certain to observe every student, speak with him, and listen to him in order to evaluate what is necessary for me, as an educator, to enhance learning in my classroom and interest in lessons.

I strongly believe that all children have the right to learn and the ability to succeed.  As an educator, it is my sole responsibility to know my students and diagnose their strengths and weaknesses.  I must use this information to tailor a curriculum that fits each of their needs while allowing them to discover new ways of thinking and unknown traits about themselves.  I will inspire my students to set their achievement bar high and understand that there is no limit to what they can accomplish.  I will do this by providing support and being someone on whom they can rely.  It is essential that I engage my students in the lessons that I have methodically planned.  Within my lessons will be questions from each level of Bloom’s taxonomy to bring my students to a higher level of thinking and learning.  It is also my responsibility to be a positive role model inside and outside of the classroom.

            It is imperative for all teachers to encompass effective classroom management.  Classroom management is vital in creating an environment conducive to learning.  The practice of good classroom management provides students with structure, reduces classroom disruptions, and helps to form responsible students.  When students know what to expect, teachers are able to guide through their lessons smoothly, allowing more time for students to absorb knowledge without wasted minutes.  I will create classroom management by establishing rules, procedures, and routines starting the first week of school.  I will be firm, fair, and consistent with my consequences which will result in a classroom of mutual respect.  My classroom will be a safe and organized environment for students in which my students will feel comfortable. Classroom management is necessary to create an environment conducive to learning.