Ms. Nestman’s Teaching Philosophy
As an educator and a leader in schools, my beliefs surrounding curriculum is that curriculum should be looked at critically and adapted to fit students needs and learning styles. I also believe in integrating First Nations and Metis content through a cross curricular approach. Another main goal is to get to know my students and their families at a deeper level, inside and outside of the classroom.
Each one of my student’s will demonstrate different learning styles in the classroom. I want to take what they know and how they learn best and incorporate each strategy in my classroom. I will allow my students to explore their own learning strategy and encourage them to use it in different areas of the classroom. This means providing certain materials and activities to fit the four main types of learning styles. To fit the four main learning styles, I will create a hands-on classroom and provide my students with materials and experiences for them to explore and learn by doing. The fact that children learn by doing is one philosophy in which I will practice.
I also strongly believe in the use of scaffolding; an instructional technique used to help students move to a higher level of achievement. Scaffolding allows students to complete difficult tasks with assistance, gradually the assistance fades away and they are able to complete the task on their own. Scaffolding is not only an advantage for the students’ level of achievement, it also gives students more confidence as they move through difficult tasks with the support of a teacher.
John Dewey quotes, “Education is not preparation for life. Education is life itself.” This is one of my favorite quotes as I am learning that education is a never-ending process and that students have never-ending learning. Children take what they hear and learn in school and apply it to their everyday lives. They continue their learning by making connections to what the classroom is teaching them and expanding their knowledge because of this. Although it may be difficult to change the entire world, an educator can change the minds of young people whom might have the ability to do so. I can make an impact on my students’ life by being a good role model and demonstrating what it means to change the world.
I have a goal to make each student in my class feel as though they belong. Making a personal connection with the material is crucial to a students’ achievement and comfort level within the classroom. Because of this, I will integrate First Nations and Metis content into my classroom at a cross curricular approach. Integrating these concepts will also allow my future students to break down the barriers that exist within our society. Oppression, racism, and stereotypes are often perpetuated through an unaware society. Teaching our future generation will make them aware and help to reconstruct the ills of society. We are all Treaty people and with that we have a duty to provide our students access to First Nations content, culture, way of life, and perspectives.
As an educator, strong bonds will form with students. I want to be a teacher that cares about all my students and show my students how and why I care. In the end, “students don’t care about what you know, until they know how much you care”. I want to take my passion for my students and demonstrate to them how to care so they can use this passion amongst their own peers. I want to integrate various seating arrangements, group work, and partner work into my classroom so my students can learn to care for each other.
I believe that my learning and my teaching philosophy will grow and expand as I further my education career. I think that being a “good” teacher means picking up on the verbal and silent clues of students and integrating the findings into daily classroom activities. I vow to listen to the wants and needs of my students and incorporate their desires into the classroom.
As an educator and a leader in schools, my beliefs surrounding curriculum is that curriculum should be looked at critically and adapted to fit students needs and learning styles. I also believe in integrating First Nations and Metis content through a cross curricular approach. Another main goal is to get to know my students and their families at a deeper level, inside and outside of the classroom.
Each one of my student’s will demonstrate different learning styles in the classroom. I want to take what they know and how they learn best and incorporate each strategy in my classroom. I will allow my students to explore their own learning strategy and encourage them to use it in different areas of the classroom. This means providing certain materials and activities to fit the four main types of learning styles. To fit the four main learning styles, I will create a hands-on classroom and provide my students with materials and experiences for them to explore and learn by doing. The fact that children learn by doing is one philosophy in which I will practice.
I also strongly believe in the use of scaffolding; an instructional technique used to help students move to a higher level of achievement. Scaffolding allows students to complete difficult tasks with assistance, gradually the assistance fades away and they are able to complete the task on their own. Scaffolding is not only an advantage for the students’ level of achievement, it also gives students more confidence as they move through difficult tasks with the support of a teacher.
John Dewey quotes, “Education is not preparation for life. Education is life itself.” This is one of my favorite quotes as I am learning that education is a never-ending process and that students have never-ending learning. Children take what they hear and learn in school and apply it to their everyday lives. They continue their learning by making connections to what the classroom is teaching them and expanding their knowledge because of this. Although it may be difficult to change the entire world, an educator can change the minds of young people whom might have the ability to do so. I can make an impact on my students’ life by being a good role model and demonstrating what it means to change the world.
I have a goal to make each student in my class feel as though they belong. Making a personal connection with the material is crucial to a students’ achievement and comfort level within the classroom. Because of this, I will integrate First Nations and Metis content into my classroom at a cross curricular approach. Integrating these concepts will also allow my future students to break down the barriers that exist within our society. Oppression, racism, and stereotypes are often perpetuated through an unaware society. Teaching our future generation will make them aware and help to reconstruct the ills of society. We are all Treaty people and with that we have a duty to provide our students access to First Nations content, culture, way of life, and perspectives.
As an educator, strong bonds will form with students. I want to be a teacher that cares about all my students and show my students how and why I care. In the end, “students don’t care about what you know, until they know how much you care”. I want to take my passion for my students and demonstrate to them how to care so they can use this passion amongst their own peers. I want to integrate various seating arrangements, group work, and partner work into my classroom so my students can learn to care for each other.
I believe that my learning and my teaching philosophy will grow and expand as I further my education career. I think that being a “good” teacher means picking up on the verbal and silent clues of students and integrating the findings into daily classroom activities. I vow to listen to the wants and needs of my students and incorporate their desires into the classroom.