Teaching Philosophies
One of my core philosophies of teaching is to keep the love of learning alive in students. I believe that if a person (young or old) has a burning passion about something, then learning of all curriculum can happen around that topic. This is not always easy in a large classroom; so it is the teachers 'responsibility' to allow these passions to thrive, rather than extinguishing them. Give the learner an opportunity to succeed, rather than being built up for failure.
Another philosophy is to let the students know that I'm a human too - that I make mistakes, that I shop at Wal-Mart, and that I'm not a superhero. I'm learning everyday, just like them. That is one of the reasons I choose to become a teacher - I love learning, and want to continue to learn all my life.
Another philosophy is to let the students know that I'm a human too - that I make mistakes, that I shop at Wal-Mart, and that I'm not a superhero. I'm learning everyday, just like them. That is one of the reasons I choose to become a teacher - I love learning, and want to continue to learn all my life.
A new philosophy which I'm starting to adapt, which was prevalent in my first practicum classroom, is the FISH philosophy. It is based on four foundational principles:
Be There
Play
Make Their Day
Choose Your Attitude.
If done right by both the teacher and all of the students, this can be a very powerful way of life.
Be There
Play
Make Their Day
Choose Your Attitude.
If done right by both the teacher and all of the students, this can be a very powerful way of life.