My
biggest take away from EDU 6526 is an awareness of why and how teachers do what
they do. It has given me a clearer understanding of a teacher’s role and
responsibilities in the classroom. Most, if not all, of the strategies we
discussed over the course of this class could be altered to use in a secondary
English language arts classroom.
The topics we discussed throughout
this course focused on two SPU program standards: “the teacher uses research-based instructional practices to meet the needs
of all students” and “the teacher fosters and manages a
safe and inclusive learning environment
that takes into account: physical, emotional and intellectual well-being”. Two
topics that were helpful to me in the instructional realm were providing
feedback and assigning homework. It was beneficial to discuss the impact of
properly executed feedback and homework on student achievement. I have learned
the importance of thinking about the purpose and effect of the feedback I
provide and the homework I assign.
Our discussion on self-esteem was
the most influential in the realm of creating a learning environment focused on
students’ well-being. In my consideration of the responsibilities of being a
teacher, cultivating students’ sense of self was not one I had focused on.
However, I have learned that it is extremely important for me to create a
philosophy to implement in my classroom. I am attracted to the use of self-compassion
and mindfulness in the classroom, and I plan to educate myself further in those
areas.
This course has been an excellent
place for me to start thinking about my teaching philosophy, but I have a lot
of work to do still.
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