Teaching Philosophy

I believe a classroom is a child's second home. It's a place full of wonders, learning, creativity, passion, care, and respect. My ideal classroom for Elementary students would “eye catchy”. For one thing, young learners are draw to the out of the ordinary. They love arts and crafts, and a classroom full of colors. The set up plays an important role in a child’s learning path. Just imagine a 5 year old sitting in a dull, gloomy classroom. I want my students to come to class the next morning, and say, “WOW!” I want them to ask me questions, that way they would be drawn and interested in knowing what is assigned for the day. We all know they have short attention spans. Teachers have to be fun and energetic to get the class in motion!

I’m extremely passionate about what I do. I believe being a teacher takes a lot of patience, and passion! Patience is a quality needed to have a successful day in school. And passion, you must want to be in the position as an educator and not considered it an obligation. It’s something within that would desire one to shape the future. Teachers imprint character, and knowledge. They help mold students into creating a first impression on society.

Younger learners need to become comfortable, especially to engage in conversations and activities. It’s very important to take time to get to know each and every students. Even if it’s having small talk while helping a student complete an assignment, “How was your day so far Dave?” or “Did you enjoy lunch?” There are many ways to get students to open up, and feel comfortable to ask you questions. As tiny as they are, pre-k through 5 grade, it’s important to get to their level, look them in the eye and make them feel like they are no less. Always remember to respect, as you will always be respected in return. When everyone respects one another, you are closer to completing the classroom home.

One of the most important quality to assist in my teaching tactics, is organization. I’d arrive to the classroom prepared with a lesson plan, and if we finish early I’d have side work for all students. It’s crucial to follow a schedule and be prompt. Children become familiar when there is repetition allowing the day to run smoothly. All materials would be present. Since my class is on a schedule, they’d know what time is “circle time” or what time we would begin our math lesson (we named it math marathon). My lessons would be clear with step by step instructions.

I believe all students have the capabilities to learn and succeed. Some just may need to try harder than others, but I believe everyone has potential. With many learning styles I encounter, I tried to add as much as I can to every lesson. Many students love hands on learning, and they love asking questions. For example, if were working on a science project dealing with plants, they can feel the dirt, and smell the plants as well. According to this activity many question like, “How do plants grow?”, will be asked, and that’s when the learning blossoms.