Ued496 Steelman Holly Teaching Philosophy

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My Teaching Philosophy: Building Relationships and Empowering Minds.
Holly Steelman
UED 496: Field Experience E-Portfolio
Dr. Jenny Sue Flannagan
April 26, 2024

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In my classroom, learning is a dynamic and positive process in which students actively
participate in their own education rather than merely receiving information. My instructional
strategy centers on establishing a welcoming and stimulating learning atmosphere that fosters
students' social and personal development in addition to providing academic understanding.
I firmly believe in the power of connection above all else. Establishing trust in
relationships with students is essential to teaching effectively. My goal is to foster an
environment of mutual respect and encouragement in the classroom so that students can
communicate freely and feel heard, appreciated, and understood. I work to promote an
environment where different viewpoints are not only acknowledged but also celebrated. I value
the distinctive perspectives and experiences that every student brings to the learning community.
I'm dedicated to making education enjoyable because I believe students learn more when
they are engaged. I incorporate interactive and hands-on activities into my classes to
accommodate a variety of learning preferences and make sure every student has the chance to
succeed. Whether through group projects, conversations, or creative assignments, my goal is to
cultivate a spirit of inquiry and excitement in the classroom. My objective is to assist students in
recognizing the handprints of God in all aspects of their academic journey. We are talking about
the complexities of mathematics, the beauty of literature, or the intricacies of science.
Mistakes are important teaching moments. I promote a growth mindset in them by creating
an atmosphere where students feel comfortable taking chances and pushing themselves. I place
an emphasis on the learning process rather than the final product, encouraging students to
become resilient, persistent, and to love lifelong learning. In the beginning of my teaching
journey, I was terrified of making mistakes. As I have gone through the education program at
Regent University, this has changed tremendously! I am now completely okay with mistakes
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because I know it is proof that I am growing. I hope to instill this mindset on my students that all
mistakes are is a chance to grow! As long as you learn from your mistake and try to do better, it
is just proof that you are growing!
I hope to create a transformative learning environment that includes trust in God, character
development, the integration of faith and learning, and building communities. This will echo the
Christian call to love and serve one another while preparing students academically for purposeful
and fulfilling lives spent serving others.
As a teacher, I am committed to using a range of teaching strategies and modifying my
approach in response to the changing environment of the classroom in order to meet the
individual needs of each student. With the help of differentiated instruction, I can meet the needs
of each student individually and make sure they get the help they require to progress.
Lastly, I believe that education is a team effort involving students, teachers, and the larger
community. Through the engagement of parents, caregivers, and other relevant parties, my goal
is to establish a comprehensive educational program that goes beyond traditional classroom
boundaries. Together, we can give students the groundwork they need to grow into responsible,
compassionate, and informed members of society. Over my 4 years at Regent University, my
philosophy has changed tremendously. I went into the program striving to be a teacher who cared
and prioritized emotions over anything else. As I have gone through the program, I have learned
how to balance content and social emotional learning all in one. Our classroom community is all
about learning; learning how to read, write, work out math problems, and control our emotions.
To conclude, my teaching philosophy revolves around cultivating a sense of community,
honoring diversity, and producing an exciting educational environment. I want to enable my
students to succeed academically as well as become lifelong learners who approach challenges
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with curiosity, resilience, and joy by creating a classroom environment where they feel heard,
valued, and engaged just as God has shown to me.

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My Teaching Philosophy: Building Relationships and Empowering Minds.

UED 496: Field Experience E-Portfolio

Dr. Jenny Sue Flannagan

April 26, 2024

In my classroom, learning is a dynamic and positive process in which students actively

students' social and personal development in addition to providing academic understanding.

relationships with students is essential to teaching effectively. My goal is to foster an

succeed. Whether through group projects, conversations, or creative assignments, my goal is to

the complexities of mathematics, the beauty of literature, or the intricacies of science.

is just proof that you are growing!

and fulfilling lives spent serving others.

As a teacher, I am committed to using a range of teaching strategies and modifying my

is to establish a comprehensive educational program that goes beyond traditional classroom

compassionate, and informed members of society. Over my 4 years at Regent University, my

To conclude, my teaching philosophy revolves around cultivating a sense of community,

honoring diversity, and producing an exciting educational environment. I want to enable my

valued, and engaged just as God has shown to me.

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