continuing education. This program so far has helped open my mind to new teaching philosophies, instructional strategies and helped me hone my craft in becoming a better and more effective classroom teacher. Through the program, the many resources utilized and topics covered, I have seen myself grow as an educator and begin implementing new ways of thinking into my classroom. My coursework so far has helped me becoming more proficient in reaching the learning outcomes set forth for this program. The
Educational Goals and Philosophy As a student of education, I have been able to gather many ideas and opinions about practices and ideals I want to implement in my future classroom. My philosophies about education are still being formed and continually change with every class I visit and with every educator I encounter. My ideas, admittedly, come from random experiences and intangible texts, but as I gain more experience in the field through my courses, my philosophies about teaching will become
understand what it means to strive for a goal you can understand why being a student at SciTech High is so important to me. Going to SciTech will mean the world to me because it will help me succeed and pursue my dreams. Attending SciTech High would open new doors for me and give me more opportunities to experience the world in a new way. At the same time, I will be intellectually sound, determined, and confident as I continue my education. In order to be intellectually sound, I plan on trying to be
Reaching . . . Extending . . . Chasing. . . What? This mantra plays through my head and my body like children on a jungle gym, swinging from youthful legs and arms, tearing new clothes, taunting, laughing, bouncing, running, ducking just out of my reach. I am conscious of some message they have to give me, but not yet bowed enough to hear the whispers of meaning between the shouts of proclamation. REACH! I feel like I've been reaching for something for a long time, maybe my entire life. The
When I first entered college, I was an undecided new student who wasn’t exactly sure how I wanted my life to go. Once I started taking a couple of classes in the business, Marketing and social work fields I knew right away what my calling was. Just having that first intro to social work class my attention was hooked. I loved the classes and the experiences I learned about. I realized that my direction of college and a degree was to be accomplished in the social work setting. Being able to help those
When it comes to my schoolwork, I tend to be extremely conscientious, diligent, and ambitious. A few of my academic strengths are my organizational skills and ability to think critically. A weakness that I have is test taking; while taking tests I become nervous, and forget the information. I become upset with myself if I earn a C on a test or in a class. Then I consider what I could have done differently to receive a higher grade and apply it to future assignments. I react this way when it
When I first entered college I was an undecided new student who wasn’t exactly sure how I wanted my life to go. Once I started taking a couple of classes in the business, Marketing and social work fields I knew right away what my calling was. Just having that first intro to social work class my attention was hooked. I loved the classes and the experneices I learned about. I realized that my direction of college and a degree was to be accomplished in the social work setting. Being able to help those
that embraces the requirements of Knowles' theory of adult learning. This theory states that adults are independent and self-directed, have a great deal of experience, interested in problem-centered approaches and get their learning motivation from internal drives. Moreover, the new way of learning should be student-centered and enable students to obtain knowledge in an accessible, efficient and integrated way.1ASSIGNMENT1 In the 1970s, a new way of learning arose at the medical school of McMaster
mind without educating the heart is no education at all” – Aristotle Underpinning my teaching philosophy is the notion that I, as a teacher, will need to connect with my students on a personal level before creating rich learning experiences for them to engage in. I believe that every student is unique as they all have their own knowledge, skills and interests that they bring into the classroom. I feel that it is my responsibility to continuously nurture and challenge them. In saying that, it is also
I would like the gift of making a difference in the world by reaching out to children. The only way to achieve success is to work hard, put forth the effort and give your all. Children don 't always have a good support system, I would like the chance to be that support system, to show children that no matter what I will be there to help and guide them to achieve their goals. They are important and they have people that care about them and will do whatever it takes to help them along the way. Each