Philosophy Of Teaching
I believe in student-centered learning. That is, focusing on individual needs, and involving students in the process of their learning. Individual differences need to be recognized and respected. All students have inner strengths and the ability to blossom It is the goal of teachers to assist students in identifying and building upon these strengths. All students have the ability to learn, If a student doesn't understand a topic in a given time frame, it doesn't mean he will not understand it or that he doesn't have what it takes to understand it. It just means he needs more time to get there. It is our job to find a suitable approach for their learning.
I believe that students learn best through real-world experiences which are meaningful to them. Meaningful learning happens when students are motivated and interested. I think the way to achieve this is by helping students make connections in the curriculum with their own life and interests. I do so by having class discussion. Which allow students to bring their own stories and ideas into the classroom. This provides the students with opportunities to work together, to learn from each other, and respect each others’ differences. It also brings the class together as a whole.
I want to bring real life examples of math into the classroom. I want students to see how much math is in their everyday life. I want them to have the opportunity to relate the curriculum with problems outside of the classroom. Not only do students have the potential to make a difference within our society, they can grow as individuals in the process.
When teaching the class as a whole, or when working one-on-one with a student, my approach is not to lecture, but to rather allow students to share their own experiences, opinions, and questions. Even though I have a specif piece of information that I want to communicate to them, I have found that by creating an environment in which students can just talk and share what's on their mind without worrying about a right or wrong answer, I can find many opportunities to connect the curriculum with the student’s existing knowledge. I believe that makes for a better learning as students are actively participating in the lesson; they are explaining, solving, talking, trying, working, and struggling. To me that is what inquiry is, and that is what I want to accomplish in my classroom. People learn when they are figuring things out for themselves, rather than expecting others to teach them. If used correctly, directed questioning can be a great way to create learner-centered classroom.
I think that one of the greatest strengths that I bring to the classroom is my enthusiasm and passion for the subjects that I teach. It shows that students that the knowledge and skills we are studying are valuable and worth learning. unenthusiastic teachers make the lessons boring while energy and hype make lessons more exciting. If I can't be excited about my own lessons why should my students be?
I believe that students learn best through real-world experiences which are meaningful to them. Meaningful learning happens when students are motivated and interested. I think the way to achieve this is by helping students make connections in the curriculum with their own life and interests. I do so by having class discussion. Which allow students to bring their own stories and ideas into the classroom. This provides the students with opportunities to work together, to learn from each other, and respect each others’ differences. It also brings the class together as a whole.
I want to bring real life examples of math into the classroom. I want students to see how much math is in their everyday life. I want them to have the opportunity to relate the curriculum with problems outside of the classroom. Not only do students have the potential to make a difference within our society, they can grow as individuals in the process.
When teaching the class as a whole, or when working one-on-one with a student, my approach is not to lecture, but to rather allow students to share their own experiences, opinions, and questions. Even though I have a specif piece of information that I want to communicate to them, I have found that by creating an environment in which students can just talk and share what's on their mind without worrying about a right or wrong answer, I can find many opportunities to connect the curriculum with the student’s existing knowledge. I believe that makes for a better learning as students are actively participating in the lesson; they are explaining, solving, talking, trying, working, and struggling. To me that is what inquiry is, and that is what I want to accomplish in my classroom. People learn when they are figuring things out for themselves, rather than expecting others to teach them. If used correctly, directed questioning can be a great way to create learner-centered classroom.
I think that one of the greatest strengths that I bring to the classroom is my enthusiasm and passion for the subjects that I teach. It shows that students that the knowledge and skills we are studying are valuable and worth learning. unenthusiastic teachers make the lessons boring while energy and hype make lessons more exciting. If I can't be excited about my own lessons why should my students be?