Instructional Philosophies

Instructional Philosophies Dr. Kowalski played a major role in inspiring me to become a teacher. However, I gained more inspiration in my Introduction to Education class with Dr. Jeremy Brueck. If I do not have fun teaching a lesson then I know my students are not having fun in learning it. I believe that Dr. Brueck sticks true to that too. There have been many different learning tools that he has used throughout his class. A favorite of mine includes an activity called Fishbowl. There is a group of students who are working on a topic and the students who are not in the group are thinking critically about what is being said. Those students respond online where everyone’s statements are seen throughout the whole class. It is a useful tool …show more content…
I am already taking the steps with special education by taking classes and learning more about how to serve children with disabilities. As an intervention specialist my job is to intervene when I see a student struggling in class. I have to keep an eye out for any problems so that child can get the issue found and as early as possible. If a learning disability is found we can get the help that the student needs as soon as possible. I might have to help create an IEP for the student to cater to their needs. A teacher needs to make sure that all of their students are respectful in the classroom no matter what people’s life stories are. If a teacher can display the right types of behaviors in the classroom then the students will …show more content…
I will get to know each student that I have and what makes them unique. Knowing that, I can know what topics that I cover in my class will be sensitive to them. I can keep open discussions so people can ask questions about different cultures as long as the questions stay respectful. I would like to also acknowledge all of the religious holidays in every culture like we do with the main Christian ones. If I work in a special education classroom I will work hard to make sure each student does not feel inferior and to have a sense of a home away from home. I believe schools are to teach children how to be active citizens of society. Our students will be the next lawyers, inventors, doctors, and teachers so we have to make sure we teach them right. If schools are to prepare children for their future then the teachers need to be the best of the best. If a school can trigger inspiration in a student then all they have to do is provide the tools to complete the task. Many people think schools are there so their children can learn and be smart. Others believe that schools are used for political purposes. Those are not wrong, but they are not one of my major purposes. It is great to be smart, but if you have nothing to do with it then what is the point of getting all of that knowledge. Schools should emphasize learning and teach students how to be a part of society.