My Teaching Philosophy
All learning should be both motivating and engaging. When students are motivated to learn, they are engaged and enjoy their learning. Varying their learning styles will influence their motivation therefore teaching children in creative and exciting ways will definitely motivate them to learn effectively. The best way for students learning to be motivating and engaging is to give them as many hands on learning experiences as possible. Piaget believes that hands on learning experiences are the most successful and I completely agree. It is through hands on learning where students learn at an optimal level.
Successful teaching can only occur when the teacher maintains a good Rapport with their students. It will also benefit students if the teacher maintains a good rapport with their parents as well. Teachers need to be caring and supportive of their students and need to have a positive relationship with each student, which is based on trust and respect. Learning environments are crucially important to a child’s learning and development, especially in the younger years. Successful learning and teaching can only occur when the learning environment is positive, safe and stimulating where students can learn at an optimal level.
I strongly believe in Vygotsky’s theory of how students learn. Vygotsky argued that it is in interaction with others that we learn. Social Interaction is such an important aspect to a child’s learning and development. I also strongly agree with Vygotsky’s idea that purposeful and meaningful activities should be unique, appealing and should make students want to learn. Scaffolding is also an important aspect of Vygotsky’s theory that I agree with.
Children aren’t going to be able to learn and develop as human beings unless their individual needs are met and therefore I strongly agree with Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs. If children don’t attain the most basic needs of a human being, they aren’t going to grow as a person and definitely aren’t going to learn in the classroom. Deficiency needs, such as belongingness and self-esteem must be satisfied before students are motivated to learn. This shows just how important positive teacher-student relationships are. As a teacher, it is very important to try and make sure that each of you student’s needs are met, as much as possible.
It is imperative to recognise and acknowledge that every person is unique and special in their own way. Children have many qualities they can contribute to the classroom and recognising these diverse qualities will help enhance their education and learning as students. It is also the teacher’s responsibility to be inclusive of every single student, no matter their race, gender, beliefs or individual needs as a learner.
As I gain more experience as a teacher, my teaching philosophy will expand, along with my knowledge about the teaching profession.
Successful teaching can only occur when the teacher maintains a good Rapport with their students. It will also benefit students if the teacher maintains a good rapport with their parents as well. Teachers need to be caring and supportive of their students and need to have a positive relationship with each student, which is based on trust and respect. Learning environments are crucially important to a child’s learning and development, especially in the younger years. Successful learning and teaching can only occur when the learning environment is positive, safe and stimulating where students can learn at an optimal level.
I strongly believe in Vygotsky’s theory of how students learn. Vygotsky argued that it is in interaction with others that we learn. Social Interaction is such an important aspect to a child’s learning and development. I also strongly agree with Vygotsky’s idea that purposeful and meaningful activities should be unique, appealing and should make students want to learn. Scaffolding is also an important aspect of Vygotsky’s theory that I agree with.
Children aren’t going to be able to learn and develop as human beings unless their individual needs are met and therefore I strongly agree with Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs. If children don’t attain the most basic needs of a human being, they aren’t going to grow as a person and definitely aren’t going to learn in the classroom. Deficiency needs, such as belongingness and self-esteem must be satisfied before students are motivated to learn. This shows just how important positive teacher-student relationships are. As a teacher, it is very important to try and make sure that each of you student’s needs are met, as much as possible.
It is imperative to recognise and acknowledge that every person is unique and special in their own way. Children have many qualities they can contribute to the classroom and recognising these diverse qualities will help enhance their education and learning as students. It is also the teacher’s responsibility to be inclusive of every single student, no matter their race, gender, beliefs or individual needs as a learner.
As I gain more experience as a teacher, my teaching philosophy will expand, along with my knowledge about the teaching profession.