I would make sure to know the backgrounds of my students so I would be able to see where they are in their written and reading abilities. By knowing their background, it shows that I am interested in what they know and how they have lived. It is also crucial that I know their interests, because this allows me to become more involved in what they like and dislike. I would make sure that my classroom would have simple words with pictures that would be easy access for them to look and practice reading. Similar to Purcell-Gates, I would make sure to check on my students everyday to see how they were improving.
The teacher should make sure that each student is involved in the lesson, ask process questions, open-ended questions, be patient when waiting for answers to these questions, and ultimately never say anything a kid can say. This method is something that I would like to implement in my future classroom. I know that it will take practice and perseverance, but it is something that I know I can
This gives opportunities for discussion, reflection and a chance to understand develop empathy for each other. ‘The ultimate objective is to enhance children’s ability to become socially and emotionally competent individuals who succeed in school’. http://incredibleyears.com/team-view/carolyn-webster-stratton/ To give a practical example of one of the key initiatives is to praise good behaviour not matter how small and ignore unacceptable behaviour so long as no harm will come to others. This strategy should always be the starting point of your classroom management. The majority of children will respond to this positive reinforcement and quickly understand how to gain phrase for doing the right thing.
I also think it is important to communicate to children and young people efficiently so that they understand what you are saying to them. Also you should be available to a child or young person when they want to talk to you and should take interest. Asking questions in the classroom is a good way in which to get all the pupils involved and this way when pupils are involved and no one is left out then this will get everyone together and will start to form stronger relationships with one another. Also when you praise a student for their good work then this will make them feel good and will make them want achieve more. Furthermore it is important not to make comparisons between each student because then this will make the child feel like they are less and this will start to cause problems.
We are more likely to give out information to one another if we have positive relationships. It is very important as a Teaching assistant and teacher that we understand what our expectations are in school. For example; when advising pupils to behave in a particular way i.e. being polite, courteous and having manners, it is important that we do the same so that we are giving out a good example to the children so they can follow. It is also important that we have positive relationships with parents as this helps to communicate which can help the pupils when parents and teachers are engaging. It is important that we build relationships with others in school so staff and pupils all get along better.
I learn that it is most important to focus on children when in the classroom. I relax in my work by clean up in this class. Always be available to support children and maintain an overview of what is happening throughout the program. I’m aware that I can’t leave children unsupervised and can be somewhere that have one of the teacher staff can supervise me and the group. I show initiative to assist the teacher and children during activities or transitions.
· Providing one-on-one nurturing and support. · Teaching fun, age-appropriate curriculum. At my past places of work, I was regularly rewarded
As an Early Educator, I see children as flower buds, that need my undivided attention and love. They need a safe and rich environment so they can blossom into strong and confident flowers. Like flowers, there is diversity among them, and it is my duty to accommodate and meet the needs of each flower, in order to help them grow. I see children as curious and active learners, and my job as an educator is to provide a safe and rich environment, where children can explore freely. I strongly believe in forming secure attachments with each child, to provide that comfort they need to explore the world around them.
My ambitions are to demonstrate a large growth in time and classroom management. I believe both of these areas will allow me to set specific, measurable, attainable, reasonable, and timely goals. It is my goal to appropriately plan my timing for my lesson plans. Therefore, by the end of student teaching, I would like for the planned timing to match the actual teaching time at least 90 percent of the time. During this time, it is also vital that I manage classroom behavior in an appropriate manner.
1. Describe the skills or attributes you believe are necessary to be an outstanding teacher. Being an outstanding teacher goes beyond acquiring the competence and knowledge to deliver rigorous academic instruction to a diverse group of students. Outstanding teachers possess a multitude of qualities making them unique and unforgettable to the children they serve. I believe that outstanding teachers are passionate, inspired, creative, compassionate, patient and understanding.
This allows a sight of all students. Firstly as a teacher I would observe the characteristics of my students, and how they interact with others as I instruct the classroom. I will be aware of the surroundings and friendship groups that students create, intellectually and socially. For example if more capable students communicate with each other and disregard others who are not as capable as them, then I would ensure more communication goes around within the classroom. During group activities I will ensure that students work with peers who they normally wouldn’t work with.
Further Curriculum Information: I am enrolled in a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Magnet program at my high school. As a result, certain classes that I take are unconventional relative to other high schools. Below is a list of classes on my transcript that I believe would benefit from further clarification: Sys Sci A/B (Grades 9,10): These two courses accelerate the pace of Honors Biology, Chemistry, and Physics to teach students the core sciences in four semesters rather than six. H PBL 3/PBL 2/PBL 1 (Grades 9,10,11):
I need to expect the highest of them. If I do not see my classroom as it is, then I would not be teaching. I would be rambling on my own personal agenda and my students would not be learning. While I have goals for my classroom, they are not so dogmatic that I cannot change them to adapt to the needs of my
They must display to each student that they do care for them individually. The teacher needs to show that each student does matter. They are unique and special and as a teacher we care. If a student knows you respect them and sincerely care for them, they will give even more than you ever
Teaching philosophy is described by Sadker and Sadker as, “Behind every school and every teacher is a set of related beliefs - a philosophy of education – that influences what and how students are taught. A philosophy of education represents answers to questions about the purpose of schooling, a teacher’s role and what should be taught and by what methods.” (Teacher, Schools and Society. 2005). With this definition in consideration, my teaching philosophy is “I believe that children learn best when they are given the chance to choose, discuss and explore what they want to learn, when they want to learn and how they want to learn.
