Reflection Of Teaching Styles In The Color Of My Way

I have learned that no one does everything the same way. What may work for some does not always work for the other. Teaching styles are different but I feel like that is what makes this profession so great. We all teach differently (and similarly, too); we see how to approach one standard, objective or lesson plan differently but then we collaborate and discuss different ideas. I feel like I have learned how to look from other teacher 's perspectives to see how to teach differently. I feel like this is beneficial to to profession because when working with others who learn differently, we see aspects that we are missing or changes we can make that will benefit students who learn differently, too. I have learned that others may have excellent …show more content…
The idea was easily adaptable and worked well. In addition, I know that I like to use the scaffolding techninique and this was even more prominent throughout my field study experience. Teaching students the material and then slowly giving them responsibility over their own work is gratifying. For example, when we were reading the novel, I would also students complex (non yes-or-no) questions and have them respond to the question and each other in class. With time these questions (and other elements of the reading -- like defining figurative language and interpreting meaning) were turned over to the students. This relates back to the World Cafe Literature Circle where students were required to ask their own questions during preparation work time and encouraged to develop these questions by thinking of the "bigger picture" (like how is the government in the novel similar/different to the actual Dominican Republic government). I directed the students to ask questions like we asked in class when reading the …show more content…
I truly like to see students progress with what they learn and then encounter new challenges in their learning process that helps them continue that progression. I also feel that I will meet my goals by accepting constructive criticism from others and considering how those changes would effect my classroom and growing as a professional. I would also consider how my classes and lesson plans progressed throughout the day/class period. I would reflect on what went well and what I could change (I thought of a few efficient ways to help with the World Cafe Literature Circles) and then consider any ramifications to changes I could or would make. There are constant improvements to be made so that students are able to learn at their maximum potential and I can strive to be my best form of an educator and professional. As for expectations, I will listen to my principal 's constructive criticism and consider the feedback for my classroom and how the feedback would effect the structure and student learning. I would also strive to meet the standards set in place by Wisconsin 's Department of Public Instruction and strive to meet each standard at least once throughout a semester. I would also strive to meet the teaching standards; while I feel that the educational standards are important, I also believe that