As a teacher, I want to share the love of learning to students and light a fire of passion in them. I hope to better students in their walks of education, push them to be the best that they can be. In my eyes, learning is like taking in the world. Learning is soaking in everything there is to know about everything. When I become an educator, I want to create an environment where students crave knowledge, I hope to be able to take my students on adventures inside and outside of my classroom, introducing them to new insects, new ways of life and new parts of the world they had no idea existed. This class has given me much insight into the ins and outs of classrooms and what psychological aspects create successful teachers .
When teaching, I realize that I will mainly be covering state-mandated materials. However, I as a continuous learner grasp concepts better when I can apply them to real world applications, or when I can visually see the concept in action . Learning to me, is fun, it’s exciting and as long as I am interested in what I am learning I retain the information like a sponge. However, I realize most people don’t soak up learning the same subjects as I do and that is where arousal and emotions will come into play in my classroom. When creating my lesson plans, and articulating my notes for the weeks ahead I will use games, videos, in class activities and exciting experiments to reach into the minds of my students and tap into their amygdala and entice emotional reactions to reinforce the new material that I am teaching.
I’ve always attributed my success in life and in school to my mother, my biggest fan and my own personal cheer squad. No matter what I was going through, good or bad days, my mother was always the...
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...es. I as a student, and now as a soon to be teacher, never saw the point of such a punishment. I would like to set my classroom up so that if a student breaks a rule, they should tell me why they did so, or what caused them to break such a rule then they will have to write a paper/paragraph telling me if they could go back and fix it, how they would do so and also what the student thinks that rule that they broke really means. Then, if the problem persists, or the actual rule broken is more serious, I would contact the parental guardians and devise a plan to work with the student and their rule breaking habits. Late assignments, talking during class and things like this are things that shouldn’t happen in a classroom, but if a student could see why these rules are in place, I think that it would be much more beneficial to them as opposed to other forms of punishment
I know that as I grow and learn as a teacher my theory on education will change and grow with me. I know that the best thing that I can bring to the table when it comes to being a teacher is the willingness to learn along with my students on what works best for us in our classroom, what is important to us when it comes to learning, and to change what needs to be change in order to have a positive learning environment for my student. The most important thing as a teacher I will bring with me into my classroom is the unwavering desire to help to guide, shape, and above all foster a love of learning in my
Personally, being an educator gives me a chance to have a great impact on the world. I have always enjoyed seeing the look on someone’s face when they make a new connection or learn something. I have many strong beliefs in the education process and many times feel that the needs of the student are overlooked. As a teacher, the students would be priority and that is the backbone of my teaching philosophy. I know that I am not very experienced and have much to learn. This I will strive to do throughout my education and even when I enter the teacher workforce.
My biggest goal as a teacher is to make a child want to learn. I believe children in general do want to learn and it is our job as teachers to give them a chance to do that. I think in order for a child to want to learn, we have to make learning fun and interesting. I believe that by relating the students every day lives to the material they are learning will help accomplish this. Knowing that I have taught a child something, have made a child want to learn or have made a difference in a child’s life would be the most rewarding feeling in the world.
Effective teacher’s have the ability to motivate and inspire students to want to actively participate in learning. Motivation energizes, guides, and prolongs behaviour, it gets people going, guides them in a particular direction, and keeps them going (McDevitt and Ormrod, 2010, p. 482). Motivation has been defined as the level of effort an individual is willing to expend toward the achievement of a certain goal. Virtually all children and adolescents are motivated in one way or another. Whilst in the class room it is up to the teacher to accommodate for students differing motivational influences. The teacher’s responsibility is to provide an environment that enhances students’ motivation to pursue academic goals actively over a long period of time.
I believe that education is the key in developing today’s students into tomorrow’s leaders. Education is the basis on which individuals develop their self-concept and the desire to become more knowledgeable. I want to become an educator because I am interested in helping elementary students become active learners and also to assist with their social skills. I believe I can make a difference to many students as they start their educational foundation. I feel that all teachers should possess the desire to devote their hard work and efforts to their students’ educational success. I view teaching as not only one of the most respected careers, but also as one in which the rewards are great and many opportunities to touch the lives of students are provided.
What are characteristics of effective teachers? What is a learning style and why is important for teachers to understand their personal learning style and those of their students? There are multiple definitions of what effective teachers are and how their effectiveness is measured. There are several qualities that effective teachers should possess. Matthew 19:14 says “But Jesus said, Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven” (King James Version). Teachers should ensure that they are doing their best to help their students learn according to each student’s individual needs. Aspiring teachers need to know the characteristics of effective teachers in order to become better teachers themselves. Effective teachers understand their own learning styles, create a community of learning that includes classroom management and parental involvement, use motivation techniques, differentiate instruction, and have a personal Christian educational philosophy.
Everyone knows that when it comes to making a difference in a child’s academic and life achievements, their teachers play a large role. A teacher’s ability to relate to their students, and teach them to achieve both socially and academically contributes to how effective they are. What does it mean to be an effective teacher? Overall there seems to be an emphasis on teacher effectiveness related to how well their students are performing on standardized testing. As teachers we know there is more to being an effective teacher then just teaching our students based on tests. This paper will identify different definitions of an effective teacher along with how to assess teachers on being effective.
As an education major at State College, I’ve decided to become a teacher for several reasons. As I progressed through elementary, middle, and high school, many of my teachers were great role models for me. This has inspired me to become a role model for someone in the near future. My love for science and math has also influenced my desire to teach and make a difference in a child’s life. I want to teach students the subjects that I love so much. I want the feeling that I helped a child accomplish or learn something they couldn’t understand. One of the main reasons I want to become an educator is because I feel education has really lost teachers who truly love teaching and those who truly love teaching and those who have the desire to make a difference. I feel I can really help make a difference in the education world and bring back the love to teach.
No two teachers are alike, each of us has to work to find our own style, but it seems that there are some characteristics that all effective teachers share while ineffective teachers tend to repeatedly make the same mistakes. This is not a black or white situation, you are not labeled as effective or ineffective and then written off until you make a big change; there is a spectrum of effectiveness. Each day is a new chance to have an impact, an opportunity to put together the puzzle that is our students’ education, and some days might be easier than others. There isn’t a magic formula or a definite path to being an effective teacher, there is simply advice. It takes a blend of many qualities to be a truly effective teacher who has a lasting
As we reminisce and reflect back either on our childhood or academic career, we tend to have that one teacher who was memorable to us in some way - for their sense of humor, their stellar personality, or perhaps having that charisma and charm no other teacher had to make a difficult subject and it 's concepts fun to learn. While knowledge is power, I firmly believe that it is rather the exchange and distribution of knowledge that is power. When one can educate the masses there is no doubt that together we can accomplish great things. Becoming a teacher would mean the opportunity to be able to witness the shaping and molding of the minds of the future generations and the satisfaction knowing that you have helped your students set themselves onto the right path and provide guidance towards the creation of a better tomorrow. Choosing to become a teacher will allow me not only to educate my students, but also educate myself to be a better teacher throughout my career. I believe it is a function of human nature to want to change the world for the better. In adulthood, I have learned that the improvement of the welfare of the world must begin with
As a teacher, my goal is to help my students gain an understanding of the material that’s being taught, not just so that they can pass a test but that they have the tools necessary to work problems out for themselves. I want to inspire my students to have a love of learning, to maximize their potential, to use the critical thinking skills that they learn in the classroom to teach themselves new ideas and concepts outside
My interest in teaching started at a young age. I used to watch my teachers in awe as they were able to find new ways to get their students involved and excited to learn. Their enthusiasm to teach was so inspiring. I would often find myself using that same fervor as I grasped each concept. I, then, was able to relay it to my fellow classmates as a peer tutor. To this day, becoming a teacher is a passion that flows through me. However, my enthusiasm and passion are not the only reasons I would be a good teacher. I aspire to see a student’s ability to grasp the knowledge they never before understood. I aspire to see a student succeed at something they never thought they ever could. I aspire to not only support students with academic skills, but also with life lessons about the value of community, pride in one’s own ethnicity, good citizenship, sportsmanship, and more. I aspire to play a fundamental role in ensuring that all students from all cultures and learning abilities have the opportunity to be guided in a positive learning
There are many things which make a teacher great and they all can`t be defined.However i`ve always considered several of them essential.In my opinion a good teacher is someonewho first of all creates interest in studying,doesn`t underestimate the children,has equal expectations of siccess from everyone and last but not least likes his job.
My philosophy on education and learning is simple; to teach my future students to the best of my ability to achieve academic success. As well as getting to know my students well. Getting to know a little of their background can help make a difference in our teaching career. As a teacher, we care for our student’s educational needs and to achieve a full potential in their learning ability. I believe that education is an individual, unique experience for every student who enters a classroom. Having a passion for teaching and providing students with a proper education should always be a teacher’s top priority.
As I begin my rewarding career as I teacher, I sit and reflect on what my goals and priorities are in the classroom. I am excited to be engaged in a future career where I can implement my own beliefs and mold the future into something extremely positive. I believe the most important aspects that I want to bring to my students are threefold: I want to educate, motivate, and inspire.