My Philosophy

 

How do you see your relationship with your students? What are your goals for students? How to create a positive learning environment? What methods will you consider to reach these goals and objectives? How will you measure these? How will you continue growing as a teacher? How do you know when you've taught effectively? These questions answer exactly the teacher's thoughts. What I will write in my teaching philosophy is not only about me as a teacher but also about how I would like to be treated as a student. Over the years in college I discovered what are the most important characteristics of a teacher and what a student expects from his teacher. I have formed my own perspective in teaching throughout these years.
It is important to have a good relationship between the teacher and the students. Each student has his own way of thinking. Not all the students have the same background. I as a teacher should understand the different cultures to know how to lead with my students. I have objectives as a teacher to do such, encouraging lifelong learning, sharing my enthusiasm and showing creativity. Through hands-on activities, classroom discussion, and even the use of humor. I hope to prompt students to think creatively and explore curiosity. Students should know that a teacher serves as a mentor and coach to help them, not to make their life difficult. I see my role as not only providing answers but encouraging students to ask the important questions. I want them to feel that no question is too silly to ask.
Creating a welcoming space for learning is so important to students. My philosophy of education is that all children are unique and must have a stimulating educational environment where they can grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. It is my desire to create this type of atmosphere where students can meet their full potential. I will provide a safe environment where students are invited to share their ideas and take risks. I believe that a classroom should be a safe, caring community where children are free to speak their mind. I will use strategies to ensure our classroom community which makes learners interested in attending the class and helps them learn and progress in a friendlier environment. A positive learning environment is the one where learners feel involved and responsible for their learning while being comfortable enough to fully participate in group and individual activities.
Being an effective teacher therefore requires the implementation of creative and innovative teaching strategies in order to meet students’ needs. I believe a teacher should focus on being eclectic; there is no one perfect method. Each teacher can develop and design her class based on the needs and on her experience. There are many methods that teachers can use in class, such as linguistic, visual, auditory, kinesthetic, to reach students goals. For example, cooperative learning will develop student's self-confidence, as well as enhance their communication and critical thinking skills. Nowadays incorporating technology into your teaching is a great way to actively engage your students. In addition, inquiry-based instruction is one of my best strategies. Set thought-provoking questions which inspire your students to think for themselves and become more independent learners. Encouraging students to ask questions and investigate their own ideas helps improve their problem-solving skills as well as gain a deeper understanding of academic concepts.
It is essential to evaluate whether the educational goals and standards of the lessons are being met. Student assessment is the process of evaluating students' abilities and achievements. I believe that a teacher might assess the students before beginning a lesson. Before beginning a unit, a teacher assesses primarily to measure students’ needs. When teachers plan a unit, she reflects on what they have learned about student learning from previous experience with the topic. They recall misconceptions that students often have and areas that have proven to be particularly difficult. This kind of information is useful and important as a foundation for planning activities that increase student motivation and help them succeed. By conducting discussions, asking students to fill out graphic organizers or write in journals, teachers can get a sense of students’ understanding about a topic and their general attitude about the subject. Moreover, I think that asking the student to choose the way they want to be assessed, should increase their self-confidence and motivation. Their assessment scores will define your effectiveness as a teacher.
The skills needed for effective teaching involve more than just expertise in an academic field. You must be able to interact with people and help them understand a new way of looking at the world. This is not an easy job! We might fail sometimes but keep in mind that we have to stop, think and reflect. Teaching is also a process of learning from your students, colleagues, parents, and the community. This is a lifelong process where you learn new strategies, new ideas, and new philosophies. Over time, my educational philosophy may change, and that's okay. That just means that I have grown and learned new things.