As a teacher, I am passionate about not only educating my students on the curriculum, but also providing them with tools and skills to help them develop into a well rounded citizen. Understanding that students come from many different backgrounds and situations, I feel it is important to create a community within my classroom where students feel welcome and accepted no matter what they have experienced in the moments and hours before entering the classroom door. Developing strong, positive relationships with all students in my classroom is very important to me and key in creating the community that I desire in my classroom.
I believe that it is my responsibility to incorporate creativity and collaboration into my classroom in order to allow students a variety of outlets to express themselves while learning the curriculum material. When given options and choice, students become engaged on a deeper level and learning will become more meaningful and lasting. Allowing students to have more control over their own learning also allows individual strengths to shine and confidence to flourish. Incorporating technology and inquiry into the classroom will allow students options to expand their learning in a safe environment.
I believe that it is my responsibility to incorporate creativity and collaboration into my classroom in order to allow students a variety of outlets to express themselves while learning the curriculum material. When given options and choice, students become engaged on a deeper level and learning will become more meaningful and lasting. Allowing students to have more control over their own learning also allows individual strengths to shine and confidence to flourish. Incorporating technology and inquiry into the classroom will allow students options to expand their learning in a safe environment.