Teacher Reflection

I believe teachers can address students differences by being open to discussions in the classroom about each others differences. Also as a teacher it is important to accept each students differences and work with them. My beliefs have been shaped by EDCI 205. In class we did an activity where we read a paragraph and figured out if the teacher 's action was right or wrong. My group had a scenario that a teacher told two students to take off their scarfs from their head because the other students were not wearing them and it was distracting other students. He was rude to the students and it was offensive to the students ' culture. In my group, we discussed ways that we would approach this situation. We concluded that we would respect their culture …show more content…
Also by having a trusting relationship with students and addressing any problems that occur in the classroom. These beliefs have been shaped by the experiences in a preschool classroom and my TIP experience in the Chicago Public Schools. When I walked into both of the classrooms, the rooms were put into groups of four and all the students had their own cubby to put their stuff in. Each student also had their own name tag on their desk. I think that this makes the students feel more comfortable because they get their own area where they can put their belongs. There were also colorful posters and pictures all over the room, which I think makes the environment more friendly and approachable. Having an organized classroom will make the learning community more effective because the class will be run smoothly and the students will stay …show more content…
I believe in students working together and using different types of learning styles. I want a classroom where my students can collaborate, have class discussions, and problem-solve. Pragmatism is about students learning through experience and is student-centered, while the teacher is their as a guide. The world and society is also involved in this way of learning, which helps students prepared for real world experiences. The reason that my philosophy also pertains to Existentialism is because in this philosophical perspective it is centered also around the students and the students learn to problem-solve. This helps the students become independent learners and learning to make their own decisions. I want my students to feel like they are involved in their society and are capable of making change in their own