I found this picture which displays what I believe describes a teacher’s role.
Teachers should facilitate learning and guide students, not just talk and tell students what they should be learning and seeing.
I engage minds by creating activities that require students to participate in an inclusive learning environment and acquire meaningful learning experiences.
I encourage questions constantly. I believe that student’s need to have a chance to learn, discuss and pose questions to further their understanding and comprehension.
Encouraging students to take risks is important. Although the risks shouldn’t be fatal or compromise the health of a student (socially, emotionally, mentally, or physically). In order to encourage risk taking, you must model examples for your students.
Everyone can feel like they are struggling; this doesn’t just happen academically it can happen at home, in a club, on a sport’s team, etc. What is important is to talk to your students about your personal experiences you have encountered with struggles. Demonstrate the feelings you felt, the coping measures you took and talk about how you persevered. Relating to students not only shows them that you’re human, it also shows them you have compassion.
As a teacher, I believe it is my job to encourage students to make goals and help them achieve their goals. Goal setting holds students accountable and students can personalize their own version of success. I teach my students to dream BIG, anything is possible!
Many people think that students go to learn; however, it is not just students who learn new things. Believe it or not teachers learn new things every day! I love the opportunities I encounter in the classroom. Teachable moments are memorable moments. Teachers are not the only ones who are full of knowledge; the students are diverse and have many stories and ideas to share, therefore you must be flexible and open minded.
I teach because I love children and I have a passion for learning. I enjoy making creative activities in which students learn in a safe, accepting and respectful classroom. I chose to teach youth because they are the future and creating life long learners is important. I don’t believe that a number or grade defines a student. I believe that student is a unique individual who has the opportunity to explore the world, create new inventions, communicate effectively with anyone they come into contact with, and become successful.
Mrs. Stinson 