JUDY DISOR DIOTAY, JR.

EDUC-9

ACTIVITY 4

My Philosophy of Teaching as a Secondary Teacher in Social Science

My particular philosophy of teaching and learning stems from my desire to

a secondary teacher in social science. This philosophy is a result of a variety of
factors, including personal experience, training, a blending of former educators'
beliefs, and an intuitive feeling of what is correct. In the seven believe statements
that follow, I've attempted to summarize this philosophy. I believe that learners
are unique individuals who bring their own set of needs and abilities to the
classroom, and that they should be encouraged to take charge of their own
education as they get older. I believe that a teacher's primary responsibility is to
facilitate learning by providing opportunities for students to learn that will
increase their chances of success.

I believe that the learning process is diverse, unique to each student, but it
also contains uniting threads of purpose that address the learner as a whole
person. I believe that the curriculum is a collection of criteria meant to satisfy the
needs of students as much as possible, and that it should be presented to them in
the most engaging way possible. I believe that the learning environment is a
public, shared space that must be inviting, safe, and accountable to all who use it.
It is critical to acknowledge and appreciate the diversity that develops from the
environment because it provides a wealth of chances for students to learn and
grow. Finally, in order to be an effective facilitator of others' learning, I must
actively pursue chances to expand my own knowledge on a continuous, life-long
basis. Allowing myself time to critically reflect is part of this. These seven beliefs
are at the heart of my present teaching and learning philosophy. This is a
developing philosophy that is greatly impacted by personal experience and driven
by a desire to teach and learn. It is my aim that these two passions will combine
to instill a love of learning in the students in my care.
 
 The first, and often shortest, step in the creation of a philosophy is to
articulate it. To determine its validity, it must be measured against a set of
recognized criteria or standards. I'd want to compare my personal philosophy of
teaching and learning to George Counts' five philosophical concepts.

Students are being taught to be responsible for their learning and their
classrooms so that they can be responsible for themselves and their environment
later in life. The goal of this concept has been to foster a sense of self-worth while
simultaneously recognizing the importance of all other participants. If my job as a
teacher is to help students succeed, it's only natural that the environment I
establish in the classroom be one that welcomes all students and prioritizes their
safety. It also follows that a curriculum that takes into account the diversity of the
environment promotes the achievement of all students in the classroom and
beyond.

The most significant influence of this theory on my teaching approach will

be that pupils will achieve better success as a result of it. My testing, evaluation,
and teaching approaches will all be altered in order to increase the possibilities of
students succeeding. I recognize that the demands it will make on me will be
difficult to meet, but I am confident that this flexibility is attainable. My favorite
challenge is creating a welcoming, culturally diverse atmosphere that is free of
discrimination, gender bias, and violence. If I follow this idea, I will be able to
establish this type of climate in my classroom.

The principles of my philosophy will fuel my desire to create this type of

environment, as well as my passion for teaching and lifelong learning. As a result
of this teaching and learning philosophy, these two feelings, enthusiasm and
passion, together with student achievement, will become the hallmarks of my
teaching approach. I’m really excited to put it into practice and see how it
develops.