Educational Philosophy
I believe students should be fostered in school to develop the total person; physically, mentally, emotionally, socially, intellectually, and spiritually to help them become the best versions of themselves. Students should focus on real-world problems and be able to apply the concepts they are using to real issues in society.
Students performing Buffon's Needle experiment to estimate pi
Classroom Management Philosophy
My Classroom Management philosophy is based upon Wong (2018) and Love and Logic (2010). Wong’s use of procedures in the classroom is essential for effective use of time for student learning, growth, and exploration. Love and Logic is important for setting up the classroom environment to ensure each student knows they are respected and enhance their self-concept; while also having the power to make choices, be responsible and also be met with empathy to deliver consequences. I will use procedures and guidelines to help my classroom run consistently and efficiently for the benefit of each individual and the classroom community as a whole. Procedures will allow for routines to not only help the classroom learn and grow, but also form students to learn to work together, encourage everyone to do their best, and prepare for the real-world. My goal for encouraging a learning environment where all students are respected hinges on the ideals of student accountability. In my classroom, students will be encouraged to solve their own problems in a safe environment. I intend to encourage independence and responsibility in students which foster a positive self-concept while learning from their mistakes in a positive way.
Students learning about a Native American Creation Story of the Dakotas using When God Made the Dakotas by Tim Kessler