Teaching Philosophy!

Teaching is not just about what I can teach my students, it is also what my students can teach me! 

As an Intervention Specialist major my goal is to be that constant for my students. I feel that students need someone that believes in their success no matter what highs or lows they encounter during learning. As an Intervention Specialist often times I will help students in areas they may struggle in while they are in a normal classroom setting. This could mean I follow them to their classes and give them extra help as needed. Although I will be there for my students while they are in class, I do not want my students to use me as a crutch to get them through school. I want my students to learn that they can believe in themselves and succeed in life without having to lean on someone for everything. 

It is important to set goals that are achievable. Often times we set such high goals for ourselves that we often don't achieve them because they are unrealistic. I think that it is crucial to set goals that are not low, but achievable. If my students have a goal in mind, they may have a greater desire to achieve such goals for the satisfaction they will receive in the end. I will know my students are learning by evaluating and reevaluating their goals as the year goes on. Goals can be as simple as coming to school everyday or achieving a B in a class they may be struggling in. If myself and the student see that they are achieving their goals we can set new, higher goals, for achievement. 

As stated previously I believe that teaching is not teacher centered anymore. It is important to let students have an active voice in their education. By allowing students to have an active voice in their education they become more excited about school and the material they are learning. I also believe that we as teachers, can learn just as much from our students as they learn from us. This can be as simple as learning to listen before speaking when it comes to our students. If we allow ourselves to learn from out students we can learn how to better teach and prepare our students for success. 

21st century learners love technology! I, as a teacher and learner love technology! In the future I will incorporate technology into my classroom as much as possible. I feel that students for more attentive and focused when they see something that is catching their attention and often times that is in the form of technology.  If we learn how our students learn best, we can teach in such a way that allows them to have a voice and desire to learn!