Teaching Philosophy

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Teaching Philosophy

A teacher is someone who assists others in their academic, social and personal
development by providing them with the tools needed to grow as an independent learner. As a
teacher, it is important to understand that every student learns information in a different way and
at a different pace. In the classroom, I strive to discover which method of learning works best for
each student and use this to build my lesson plans in a way that will allow the information to
reach every student. This involves using differentiation to implement a variety of platforms to
display the information to my students. I illustrate to my students the importance of good study
habits, dedication to learning, and above all else; trying your best at everything you do. It is very
important to me that I provide each student with the opportunity to reach their full potential and I
recognize that this will look different for each student. As a teacher I have the responsibility to
ensure that my assessment and evaluation methods are just and fair. In accordance with ​Growing
Success​, I outline the expectations clearly to students and transparently display the methods I
will use for marking each assessment and evaluation that I assign.

Personal development is essential for young learners, and it is something I help my


students work towards every day. I recognize that each student has different goals that will be
obtained in different ways, and strive to teach them this. I do everything I can to help them make
a plan that will allow them to achieve these goals on their own. I also teach the students that
everyone has varying strengths and weaknesses, none of which are more important than the
others. Helping students realize their strengths allows them to work on their weaknesses and
reach their full potential, which is very rewarding as a teacher.

I believe that social and personal development of a student is equally as important as


academic development. I demonstrate to the students the importance of respecting everyone
around them and working together as a team. Just as it is important for the students to treat each
other with consideration and kindness, it is essential for myself, as a member of the school
community, to show appreciation and respect to all of my coworkers. It is also important that I
work together with my colleagues to effectively accomplish common goals within the school. In
this way I strive to act as a great role model for students and encourage a supportive and
collaborative environment within my classroom.

With technology becoming an increasingly important tool in our everyday lives I feel it is
important to introduce students to the ways in which they can use technology to further their
learning and understanding. I strive to demonstrate to students the safe practices which they
should follow when using technology in the classroom. I implement technologies that modify
and redefine lessons and assignments, as outlined by the SAMR model.

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