The ultimate goal...
I believe my students need to experience their education. Thus, I strive to develop lesson plans that are hands-on and minds-on. When students interact with the curriculum on a social, emotional, and personal level, they are able to make global connections to the curriculum. I want my students to be actively, and critically involved in the learning process. Hopefully this classroom experience will give my students the confidence to be respectful and contributing citizens who have the ability to think for themselves.
Making it Happen...
I strongly believe in organization and structure. I believe that this allows students to feel like safe and informed members of our classroom community. By maintaining consistency, students are able to focus on their education. My students can expect an orderly classroom, where they are free to access the tools necessary to succeed. It will be our classroom, and I want my students to be proud of the respect and trust we have for one another and the room we occupy.
More over, and perhaps most important aspect to a successful year together is the community we will create together. It is my goal that students will act as a team, display support for their peers, see our classroom as a inclusive and healthy space where they can actively participate in learning.
Realizing the Bigger Picture…
In order for my students to achieve their dreams they need to be taught the importance of goal setting. Each month my students and I will set individual and group goals. We will make plans and assess our progress. Goals will be individualized because I believe we are all worthy of this time and attention. Students will be encouraged to challenge themselves and these challenges will be made by choice.
We are All Teachers…
I believe that we all have something to teach, and therefore I believe that I am only one of many teachers in our classroom community. Students, and parents alike, are the best resources and supporters for our classroom and will be treated as such.
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