Teaching+Philosophy

Teaching Philosophy

My teaching style was classified as authoritative and I think that describes me very well. I view learning as a growing experience for everyone involved. Students are always changing and so are teaching styles, so not only the students are learning, but so are the teachers. Yet, when it comes to the changing of students, I believe that myself as a future educator has to be prepared to differentiate to all my students. I am a firm believer in differentiated instruction because it gives an opportunity to target all types of learners. Not only does this include students with learning disabilities, but also gifted students. I like to think that this is a skill that I am well educated about and can apply in my classroom. A way to promote this can be done in centers. Centers give the students time to work independently or in a small group with a teacher. I think centers are a great way for students to apply their skill from what they just learned. I do not lean to one side or the other for constructivist and behaviorists. I think they both have good qualities but you cannot teach one way or the other. I would say one of my greatest strengths I have is my patience. I know this is a great quality to have especially for special education. I would wait a long time, just to see that one thing click for a student, not matter how long it took. Another strength I have is heart for education. I am whole heartedly into this career. I want my students to succeed and for me to give them some tools to do so. An experience I had that I know will make me successful would have to be my BFE. I was emerged into such a different environment and I learned so much. It was about the students and how much they taught me, not what I taught them. I also think a strength I have is respect. Not only will I have respect for my students, but I also expect the same out of them. I know I will show respect to my student’s parents and my peers. I want to strive to show respect because I would always want it in return. Yet, what made me be where I am today was a teacher who impacted my life. In 5th grade, I had an outstanding teacher who when I think back now, I know she changed my life. She was a teacher who showed her students love and respect, but was firm and controlled. Having that experience in my life, I know will make me strive to be the best teacher I can be. I want to change my student’s life and I want them to look back and remember me.

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