I believe that to run an effective classroom, every teacher needs to start the year with a personalized philosophy that will serve as the foundation for how they run their classroom. My philosophy will be focused on creating a safe environment that will maximize student learning and be a positive place for them. I want to ensure that student learning is maximized, and that every child has an equal opportunity to learn. In addition, I also believe that every teacher needs a list of beliefs that build on their philosophy. Below are my top ten beliefs that I will use to create my classroom.
My Top 10 Beliefs:
1. I believe that teachers should hold community meetings, or have “community time” in order to build a family like atmosphere.
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Linda Albert believed that “teachers should strive to help every student feel like they belong in the class.” (Universal Class 2018) It’s so easy for a child to fall through the cracks and be forgotten, and that is why I want to make sure that my future students know that they are loved and always welcome in my classroom.
9. I believe in creating a classroom based on the “The Three C’s: Capable, Connect and Contribute.”
The Three C’s was a concept created by Linda Albert in her “Theory of Cooperative Discipline.” Albert believed that to “harbor a safe learning environment teacher should practice The Three C’s.” (Albert 2003) I want to ensure that I make my students feel like they are capable of learning, that I can teach them information that they are able to use and connect to their own personal lives, and that they can contribute positively to the world.
10. I believe that everyone should be treated with
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First, I want to make sure that my classroom is always clean and organized. While interviewing my mentor teacher for this semester, I noticed that she emphasized the importance of being organized. I also noticed that she had everything labeled in her classroom, and kept a daily to-do list of every task that she needed to complete. Having an organized classroom helps students learn routines and procedures as well, if they know where all the materials are. Second, I want to place my desk in a place that gives me a good view of the entire room. I want to always have eyes on every part of the room, and know what my students are doing, not only to keep them on track, but also to keep them safe. Next, I want my classroom to support collaborative learning, and be a place that students can share ideas. I don’t believe in having desks at the elementary level, instead I want to put tables into my room, so that students can work together, and build a sense of teamwork and