At this stage of my teaching career I think of my teaching philosophy in broad terms. The largest contributors to my teaching career are my classroom, my students, my instruction, and the school's community. Therefore I feel it is necessary to include all of them in my teaching philosophy.
My classroom will be the basis for student achievement, and therefore must be designed to facilitate as much learning as possible. The students will always feel welcome in my classroom because it will maintain a positive atmosphere at all times. It will be set up to allow for collaboration amongst the students, and will not simply contain rows of desks and chairs. The students will sit in small groups and will be provided with numerous workstations throughout the room that allow for further learning. My classroom will be safe for all and will therefore be kept clean to eliminate any unnecessary accidents. It will also remain organized so that the students are able to find a sense of routine in my classroom. I believe that a safe and organized classroom will promote student achievement, and is therefore necessary in all schools.
All of my students will be treated as equals regardless of race, ethnicity, or learning ability. Each student will be excited to come to school each day. Every student will strive to achieve to the best of their abilities, and will be encouraged to work towards their full potential. All students will succeed in my classroom and will enjoy their time spent in it.
Activities and lessons that my students will complete will be based on real life experiences and events. I will incorporate a variety of problem solving activities into the standard curriculum in order to make the students" learning seem worthwhile. I will also use projects, both individual and group, as a means of assessing achievement. .
I believe that it is extremely necessary to involve community members as much as possible in the classroom.