My Philosophy of Teaching

As I gear up to step into the classroom this Spring, I'm embracing a role I've never assumed before. Throughout my entire academic journey, I've always been a student, and over my 15 years of education, I've developed my own perspective on what that role entails. Nevertheless, as I contemplate my own educational path and engage with the experiences of others, I'm in the process of forming a fresh teaching philosophy.

Taking on the role of an educator means you are the main person responsible for making sure your students learn. I anticipate entering each class well-prepared both mentally and physically to fulfill these responsibilities. It is crucial to consistently maintain a positive and professional demeanor, with the foremost focus being on the student, prioritizing their well-being and educational journey.

It is also important for me to connect with the students. I understand that many of them are in my classroom because they need to graduate. As I very well remember from my own experience, life happens. There are many circumstances that may cause things not to go to plan. I want to be a teacher who understands this, not one whom students are afraid to be open with. Being flexible and patient with students is an important part of my philosophy of what a good high school educator is.

My main goal when teaching is to engage students and make them think. I want to bring out the best in students and challenge them to do better. All students should get the opportunity to succeed independent of their innate ability. However, showing students how to embrace discomfort gives them a lesson they can use in all forms of life.

Incorporating how the teaching of Physics influences this philosophy is essential. Students often encounter challenges when grasping the main concepts of this subject. There is a clear difference between learning something because you want to get an A and because you are curious to learn about the physical laws of the universe. As a teacher, I now have the opportunity to instill curiosity in all my students. During the upcoming Winter, my goal is to foster this sense of curiosity among my students and inspire them to

take a deeper look and ask “Why?”.