My role as a teacher is to become a role model for my students. I would like to be the teacher that students remembers as being caring, and someone they could come to for help. Being a role model for my students will help me in the classroom, because I feel like students respect teachers that they look up to. Being a role model will also help me to relate information easier to my students. I can help them develop thinking skills, prepare them for future careers, and help students in their personal growth. I believe all teachers should be role models to all students.
I see my classroom as being student-centered. I wouldn’t like for my classroom to be about me and just filling my students heads with information that they may or may not remember a few days later. I want to engage in activities with my students. I want to create lessons that students can enjoy and learn from at the same time. I want to ask them questions and I would like for them to ask me questions as well. Having my student’s feel comfortable coming to me about problems they have makes me feel like I really am a good teacher. I would like to include: puzzles, projects, group activities, Web learning, and inquiry learning in my classroom, integrating technology into the class as much as I can.
My classroom organization would include students working in both small group and whole group activities. I believe students need to work alone and in groups, so depending on the project we may work one-on-one, in small groups, or in opened ended discussions including the entire class. I see the use of technology in my class as an ad to students. Teaching students to use technology in any ways that are incorporated in the classroom is important. Technology is a big part of the world so it’s something that should be included in every classroom. Technology will help me in my goals and visions because my number one goal is to become a great teacher, and teaching my students everything they need to know.
I really enjoyed reading your blog about your Philosophy on teaching. I agree with you one hundred percent that teachers should be good role models. I also think that having a student centered base classroom is a great idea. I think that you will make a really good teacher.Good Luck!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tamara I'm actually pretty nervous & excited about one day working with children. It's nice to hear someone say they think I will make a good teacher. Good Luck to you also.
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ReplyDeleteI believe it is important to have a caring nurturing relationship with each child. I think when children feel welcomed and know that their views are important they are more likely to be excited about learning. I will agree, I think students should have individual projects as well as group projects. Adding technology to the classroom is a must. I think you will be a great teacher. From what I have read in your post you seem to have a caring personality and I am sure children already feel comfortable coming to you. I wish you the best of luck in your success.