Why A Teacher Meet Students Needs

One of the most impactful experiences in one’s life is their education. There is no limit to education which is why I feel having the opportunity to be able to educate students who are at such a young age would be so rewarding. Being an educator comes with the responsibility to help students meet their needs and reach their highest goals. While teaching elementary age students a teacher is preparing their students for the rest of their educational career. Each child is unique in whom they are, it is important to welcome all students into a classroom environment where they feel safe and know they belong. Creating this environment establishes a better relationship between a teacher and their students. A positive relationship is important because teachers have the ability to be such a large influence on children and help them grow. Understanding the reasoning of why children attend school helps a teacher meet students’ needs.

It is important for students to feel security in their learning environment because this leads to an engaging atmosphere where students will feel comfortable learning and taking academic risks. A variety of instruction will make success accessible to students. Teacher centered instructional strategies such as lectures and recitations take the more directive approach and then there are student centered strategies that are more facilitative such as self-assessment and inquiry. As a future teacher I believe it is important to incorporate both types of strategies into instruction but my main focus will be on semi-directive strategies. Semi-directive strategies are those such as cooperative groups, guided discovery, and contracts. These strategies encourage students to collaborate ideas and skills as well as working alongside their teachers set rules and goals for the