Teaching Philosophy
Teaching Philosophy
Kaitlyn Goral
I believe that…
Instruction must be differentiated to meet every students’ needs. There is diversity in every classroom. In order to maximize student achievement, it is a teacher’s duty to know the students and what their strengths are. Teachers must consider differentiating the content, process or product to meet the needs of each and every student. Something as simple as providing visual supports or administering a test verbally can be the best practice for students in the classroom. When differentiation techniques are in place, a classroom is created where all students are celebrated for what they do well and can find success each day.
A positive classroom environment is crucial for learning. In order for learning to take place, students must feel comfortable in their environment. It is my job as a teacher to create an environment where positivity thrives and students are praised for the successes they experience. Building classroom community takes time, but the relationships formed between teacher and students and students with each other is the most powerful asset to becoming an effective teacher.
Every student has the ability to learn. Choosing developmentally appropriate tasks allows for all children to be successful. It is important to ask the right questions and continuously push for higher-level thinking. Students also thrive when given tasks that engage their strengths. Lessons that allow for students to showcase their strengths increase student motivation. Continuously setting high expectations and creating engaging, appropriate tasks keep students actively involved in lessons.
Integrating content is an every day practice. As a current reading teacher, it is impossible for me to teach a reading skill without introducing a concept that could be identified as science, social studies or math. Subjects should not be boxed into one category. Rather, the concepts in any subjects should be weaved into lessons throughout the year. This allows students to read graphs in reading while learning how to measure plants in math. Project based learning as been a motivating factor in integrating subjects on a larger scale and has profoundly shaped my philosophy for the need to teach learning outcomes.
Teachers are always students. As a teacher, it is crucial to continue learning: from your students, from your colleagues and from your own teaching. Students are the best critics of a teacher. They verbalize when visuals would be helpful or when an idea may need further explanation. Other educators have fantastic insight and a wealth of ideas to share. I find that collaborating with colleagues allows for me to construct new ideas and pedagogical practices that improve my teaching. Further, reflecting on your day-to-day teaching keeps you forever refining and growing as an educator.
Kaitlyn Goral
I believe that…
Instruction must be differentiated to meet every students’ needs. There is diversity in every classroom. In order to maximize student achievement, it is a teacher’s duty to know the students and what their strengths are. Teachers must consider differentiating the content, process or product to meet the needs of each and every student. Something as simple as providing visual supports or administering a test verbally can be the best practice for students in the classroom. When differentiation techniques are in place, a classroom is created where all students are celebrated for what they do well and can find success each day.
A positive classroom environment is crucial for learning. In order for learning to take place, students must feel comfortable in their environment. It is my job as a teacher to create an environment where positivity thrives and students are praised for the successes they experience. Building classroom community takes time, but the relationships formed between teacher and students and students with each other is the most powerful asset to becoming an effective teacher.
Every student has the ability to learn. Choosing developmentally appropriate tasks allows for all children to be successful. It is important to ask the right questions and continuously push for higher-level thinking. Students also thrive when given tasks that engage their strengths. Lessons that allow for students to showcase their strengths increase student motivation. Continuously setting high expectations and creating engaging, appropriate tasks keep students actively involved in lessons.
Integrating content is an every day practice. As a current reading teacher, it is impossible for me to teach a reading skill without introducing a concept that could be identified as science, social studies or math. Subjects should not be boxed into one category. Rather, the concepts in any subjects should be weaved into lessons throughout the year. This allows students to read graphs in reading while learning how to measure plants in math. Project based learning as been a motivating factor in integrating subjects on a larger scale and has profoundly shaped my philosophy for the need to teach learning outcomes.
Teachers are always students. As a teacher, it is crucial to continue learning: from your students, from your colleagues and from your own teaching. Students are the best critics of a teacher. They verbalize when visuals would be helpful or when an idea may need further explanation. Other educators have fantastic insight and a wealth of ideas to share. I find that collaborating with colleagues allows for me to construct new ideas and pedagogical practices that improve my teaching. Further, reflecting on your day-to-day teaching keeps you forever refining and growing as an educator.