Teaching Philosophy
I’m going to be an Art teacher so I personally align more with the learner-centered philosophies. I want to eventually run a TAB classroom. It’s a learner-centered approach to art education where students act as independent artists. They’ll make choices about what they want to create and how to use the materials.
My TAB art classroom will be organized into sections and stations, each dedicated to a different media or technique, such as painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, miscellaneous, and more. This setup encourages creativity, problem-solving, and personalized exploration, allowing students to freely choose where to focus based on their interests. The stations will be stocked with diverse materials and tools, enabling hands-on learning and experimentation. Students will have the autonomy to move between centers as needed, fostering self-directed projects and individualized learning paths. The space will also include areas for reflection, where students can assess their work and progress, nurturing critical thinking and self-discovery. In the teacher role, I'll be guiding and facilitating, offering mini-lessons/demos on techniques or concepts throughout the year, but always encouraging students to take ownership of their learning and creative process. Until I get to a full TAB classroom status, I'll have prompts for projects that will still foster independent creativity. It also all depends on which grade level I end up teaching. For elementary school, I feel like they'll need to be taught what's possible, whereas in high school, they can be more independent in choosing what to do.