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Background:
My background in the social sciences has strongly influenced my theology of teaching.
I view the inadequacies in our American educational system as a result of inefficient teaching methods and unfortunately, students are the ones who suffer the consequences.
Luckily, I believe that our educational system is experiencing a steady pendulum shift in the method of dispensing knowledge.
We are moving from a "drill and kill" or rote method to a more meaningful method called, constructivism .
I believe that all human beings are capable of learning and that
each individual possesses certain intellectual strengths.
Curriculum, which is most meaningful, combined
with thoughtful and intentional instruction,
has the most positive impact on all learners.
Teaching Philosophy:
I believe it is the role of the teacher to create a atmosphere conducive to encouraging personal growth.
I consider my classroom to be a learning community; comprised of many individuals, yet a whole entity.
My job as a teacher is to study my students to ascertain their strengths, then provide opportunities to excel.
The duty of each student is to come to class with an open and eager mind.
I will never implement the teacher-oriented style of teaching, opting instead for the student-oriented approach.
I believe that students must construct their own meaning, in order to learn.
I consider my classroom to be a learning community; comprised of many individuals, yet a whole entity.
My job as a teacher is to study my students to ascertain their strengths, then provide opportunities to excel.
The duty of each student is to come to class with an open and eager mind.
I will never implement the teacher-oriented style of teaching, opting instead for the student-oriented approach.
I believe that students must construct their own meaning, in order to learn.