Teaching Philosophy Statement

I believe the purpose of education and school is teaching for a better world. Teaching is a privilege. It is an honor to be the part of educating the future generations, influence a change in another person and help students reach their potential. I believe each child is a unique individual who has a potential to bring something special to the world. I believe greatness is in everybody, therefore schools should assist students in the process of discovering who they are and guide the students in the way that they will never have to question their potential and worth all students are competent and capable of learning mathematics, and therefore they need to have the opportunity and adequate support to learn mathematics regardless of their race,

“what students learn about mathematics depends almost entirely on the experiences that teachers provide every day in the classroom” (Van de Walle, p. 5). In order to accomplish this goal, my role is to I will foster a secure, caring and stimulating environment filled with laughter where a culture of respect, emotional and academic growth will be nurtured. I will set high expectations and provide a variety of instructional methods to support all learning styles. I will encourage my students to express their own ideas and knowledge by developing and providing creative assignments, active learning and cooperative problem solving. As a teacher, my responsibility is to know who my students are, what knowledge and experience they bring to the class and then facilitate individualized, different approaches to their learning. I am aware that I should tailor the curriculum to meet the various needs of my learners and shape the lessons in order to relate to their culture and academic needs. I believe my responsibility as a teacher is to provide high-quality mathematics education, which means that I must know and understand deeply the mathematics I am teaching. Only then will I be able to draw on that knowledge to create meaningful tasks, identify misconceptions students may have about a certain concept, and tailor my instruction to better meet the needs of my students. (The Teaching

The discipline of mind which students develop in math class can convey the students into understanding the world and applying mathematical skills in everyday life. It is the mathematics which develops critical thinking skills when students are asked to explain certain solutions to complex problems or describe the ideas behind a formula. A good grounding in mathematics will prepare students for successful interpreting and dealing with everyday life demands, as well as equip students for potential