When it comes to teaching, the idea of being an “intentional teacher” comes to mind. Intentionality means doing things for a reason, on purpose. Intentional teachers constantly think about the outcomes they want for their students and about how each decision they make moves children toward those outcomes (Slavin, 2014, p. 6). My philosophy of teaching will center on intentionality. I want everything I say and do to serve a purpose. I want to share my passion …show more content…
As a teacher, motivation can be influenced by helping a student find the meaning to learning as well as feel great about their accomplishments. A common misconception students have is that success in school is based on intelligence level. Students need to explain that success in the classroom is solely based on the level of effort they put in. By making the course material interesting, engaging, and relevant to the students, a teacher can motivate their students and the class will become what they feel to be worth their