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Year 3
Year 3
My teaching philosophy has not changed much. I still envision my classroom as a welcoming and secure space where students can be prepared to learn. Some students see school as a place to escape from their home lives, and I want to provide that safe place for them. Inclusivity in the classroom is a big part of this. Knowing they are respected and cared for in the classroom and school will reassure them. Having everyone included is a big way to get both the students and teachers to get that sense of belonging. For me, the ability to express one's culture and language is a significant component of inclusivity. As a Muslim Hijabi woman, this is a big part of my life and I want my students to freely express themselves through their language and culture, in a way I could not during my learning journey. One thing I noticed often was how students would look at me in the classroom and somehow see themselves. They saw that not all teachers are older white individuals but they can also be younger people of colour.
Pedagogical Literacy Statement
Pedagogical Literacy Statement
I believe students need the foundational skills for reading, such as phonological awareness, that require early intervention for success. The fourth-grade slump is a problem that can only get worse as time passes; once the gap between students' literacy starts to form, the worse the gap becomes as students progress. Early identification of students who are not quite at the same level as classmates is crucial to lessen the gap.
Learning the sounds of the letters is the first step in teaching phonological awareness. The next step is to move into teaching phonemes, graphemes, and decoding—the relationship between the sound and the letter - as phonics is introduced, to eventually advance to more complex skills like comprehension and fluency. Whatever the difficulties associated with particular learners, every student should be given an equal chance to advance their literacy. It takes intervention to ensure student achievement.
Year 1
Year 1
Ever since I decided I wanted to be a teacher, I have imagined my classroom a certain way. The students safe, comfortable, and ready to learn. I have always valued my culture and language and this made its way into my vision. Allowing students to express themselves with their native languages creating a space for deeper learning.
Creating an inclusive space where students can ask questions, express themselves, and be an active participant in the classroom is also a big part of my philosophy. Inclusivity in the classroom is an important aspect. Whether it is student backgrounds or student LD's, everyone is included. Inclusivity in the classroom is not something just a teacher should follow, students should also understand that not everyone is the same and that is okay. If one student is doing something differently that is okay, it is what works for them.
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