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My Teaching Philosophy 3 21
My Teaching Philosophy 3 21
My Teaching Philosophy 3 21
students communicate what they want to learn, how they learn, and how they
need the material to be presented, and it is the teacher’s job to guide each
the role of collaboration within the classroom, and creating a culture in which
each student values each peer’s intelligence and contribution to the classroom.
I believe each child has necessary qualities that allow the classroom to function
To achieve these values and beliefs, I will emphasize the importance each
child has in their own learning, reminding them to reflect on themselves, and
encourage them to participate in their own unique way so that they enjoy the
to students why certain rules are necessary instead of demanding they follow
decisions that affect our classroom and taking their comments seriously, I will
The emphasis on respect for everyone in our classroom will affect how we
communicate with each other and will help students avoid bullying, which I
Teaching Philosophy Deema Kahwash
will not tolerate. Each student needs to know they are treasured, and
important to not only their learning, but everyone’s in the class. I will nurture
other, and engage in productive struggle. These practices show students that
connections, and expose ourselves to different ways of life. Seeing how math
works in the real world through field trips and continuously incorporating a
work we do in the classroom. Our class will not only focus on western
mathematicians highlighted in the titles of the concepts we learn, but also the
creates an unfair situation for students who do not have support outside the
classroom. Additionally, students are children and should have the time after
student’s work, and through discussions with each student. I will also ask the
they know, and tell me what they would like to work on. Grades and testing as
Teaching Philosophy Deema Kahwash
I draw from Maria Montessori, the New Albany Free School, Dr. Bazna’s