Customized Learning Theory: Learners with Exceptionalities
Introduction
Becoming a teacher has always been a dream of mine since I was a little girl watching my grandmother teach at the school. At an early age, mom has always told me that I have a gift with children and that I should pursue a career in that field. Growing up in New York City, I knew that I wanted to help children, especially the ones that were underprivileged. There were many children with disabilities that were not properly taken care of, so as I gotten older I told myself I want to help those with special needs. So after high school, I decided to go to college while in the military to help pay for my schooling. After I had completed my time in the Army, I managed to continue my school …show more content…
I believe that God is our authority and way of life. We as Christians have a responsibility to lead our students to salvation in Christ, by building their faith and getting them ready to serve the Lord. Deuteronomy 4:9, "Teach them to your children and their children after them." We are to instill the gospel of the Lord to our students in hopes to pass it on to the next generation and so forth (Pearcey, 2004). After doing the philosophical methodology learning profile questionnaire, it says that I mostly prefer progressivism. This theory is based on a theory that emphasizes formal methods of instruction, mental learning, and the literature of Western civilization (Knight, 2006). In the learning style inventory, my highest score was tied between visual and auditory. I understand now why my preferred philosophical methodology is progressivism. I learn my best from visualizing and hearing things. I believe I learn best when from my experiences, so I would rather use hands-on activities and methods where my students can stay active with learning.
Introduction
Becoming a teacher has always been a dream of mine since I was a little girl watching my grandmother teach at the school. At an early age, mom has always told me that I have a gift with children and that I should pursue a career in that field. Growing up in New York City, I knew that I wanted to help children, especially the ones that were underprivileged. There were many children with disabilities that were not properly taken care of, so as I gotten older I told myself I want to help those with special needs. So after high school, I decided to go to college while in the military to help pay for my schooling. After I had completed my time in the Army, I managed to continue my school …show more content…
I believe that God is our authority and way of life. We as Christians have a responsibility to lead our students to salvation in Christ, by building their faith and getting them ready to serve the Lord. Deuteronomy 4:9, "Teach them to your children and their children after them." We are to instill the gospel of the Lord to our students in hopes to pass it on to the next generation and so forth (Pearcey, 2004). After doing the philosophical methodology learning profile questionnaire, it says that I mostly prefer progressivism. This theory is based on a theory that emphasizes formal methods of instruction, mental learning, and the literature of Western civilization (Knight, 2006). In the learning style inventory, my highest score was tied between visual and auditory. I understand now why my preferred philosophical methodology is progressivism. I learn my best from visualizing and hearing things. I believe I learn best when from my experiences, so I would rather use hands-on activities and methods where my students can stay active with learning.