My Teaching Philosophy
- Anonymous
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This powerful quote demonstrates the immense impact that teachers have on the lives of their students. A teacher has the opportunity to impact on their students’ lives in a positive way. It is a huge privilege that should not be taken lightly. It’s hard to explain exactly what a teacher does. Teachers more than just educators. They are coaches who thrive when students collaborate and succeed, and push them when they’re on the verge of failing (Catapano, 2014). They are personal trainers who know how to determine where their students are and how to engage their mental muscles to grow throughout the course of the year (Catapano, 2014). And they are artists who can see students as their masterpieces, and draw on more than just a set code of techniques to teach students (Catapano, 2014). They don’t just mold minds; they mold hearts too. Teachers are all of these and so much more.
Being a teacher is an important and honourable occupation that demands commitment and hard work. There is excitement, learning, laughter, collaboration, smiles, sharing and love every day in classrooms all around the world. I am passionate about teaching and will strive in the future to ensure that all my students have the greatest possible education.
As a dedicated pre-service teacher, I will endeavour to uphold the following:
VISION STATEMENT
As a future teacher, I aim to give my students every opportunity to take control of their own learning. I will provide a safe, creative and opportunistic environment where students feel important, respected, cared for and believed in. I will focus on catering for the needs of all students within my classroom to ensure that each child has an equal opportunity to achieve. I will utilise a range of teaching and learning strategies to ensure that my students have an engaging and educational experience whilst at school.
Being a teacher is an important and honourable occupation that demands commitment and hard work. There is excitement, learning, laughter, collaboration, smiles, sharing and love every day in classrooms all around the world. I am passionate about teaching and will strive in the future to ensure that all my students have the greatest possible education.
As a dedicated pre-service teacher, I will endeavour to uphold the following:
- Provide students with every opportunity to succeed
- Cater for the needs of all students within the classroom
- Incorporate ICT into the classroom in meaningful and interactive ways
- Create a classroom that is a welcoming, positive and fair environment where all students learn from one another and feel safe and comfortable to share their thoughts and ideas
- Work hard to ensure all students meet learning outcomes
- Provide positive feedback and encouragement to my students as it is important to me that my students build up their confidence and develop motivation
- Foster independent learning
- Monitor individual student learning and plan according to the needs of individuals, groups and the whole class.
- Model what is to be expected of students
- Make a difference in my school and broader community
- Maintain an excellent level of teaching by meeting the teaching standards set by The Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership
- Continually reflect on my practice, demonstrate my commitment to lifelong learning and further my own professional development
VISION STATEMENT
As a future teacher, I aim to give my students every opportunity to take control of their own learning. I will provide a safe, creative and opportunistic environment where students feel important, respected, cared for and believed in. I will focus on catering for the needs of all students within my classroom to ensure that each child has an equal opportunity to achieve. I will utilise a range of teaching and learning strategies to ensure that my students have an engaging and educational experience whilst at school.