“You can teach a student a lesson for a day; but if you can teach him to learn by creating curiosity, he will continue the learning process as long as he lives” - Clay P. Bedford
My teaching philosophy is based on my belief that all students can learn, because all students deserve an equal opportunity to succeed in school and life. Teachers should feel personally responsible for their students' success, because as the turnaround model proves, effective instruction makes the biggest impact on struggling students and schools. There is a simple formula to ensure that all students do learn, and it consists of having high expectations, a high level of shared accountability, and a student-centered environment in which to thrive.
Having high expectations for all students ensures that there is a standard of excellence as well as continual improvement. As a teacher I will expect all students to excel and be on the path to college because if I believe it they will too.
There must be a high level of shared accountability between teachers, students, administrators and families. All are a crucial piece in the puzzle that is the success of each child, and we all must hold ourselves accountable to surpass expectations and fulfill the responsibilities of our role. Missing accountability in even just one piece will hinder the path to excellence for our students.
Children thrive in a student-centered environment where they can develop the intrinsic motivation and higher order thinking skills necessary to be successful in our modern society. A student centered environment will allow for a community of learners to cooperate and learn together.
Teachers play an invaluable role in the lives of students and should not take that responsibility lightly.
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