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Teaching Philosophy
My Philosophies in Teaching -Teachers don’t just teach a subject, but more importantly how to learn- -Different people learn in various ways- -People should leave a classroom interested- -The best way to learn something is to teach it- -A teacher should never stop learning-
Teachers don’t just teach a subject, but more importantly, how to learn Whichever classroom I step into, I expect to see the teacher giving their students possible methods of learning. Throughout schooling students encounter different ‘tricks’ to make their learning effective and less frustrating. This is what I will teach with. I feel that if students are given ways to experiment with their learning preferences, they will grow more efficient at learning over time. I know in my classroom they will leave with specific musical knowledge, but I want to give them an ability to figure things out better and/or quicker. In other words, I want to teach my students how to learn. This will set up the students with a strong educational foundation paired with confidence, so they can be responsible for their own learning when they finish their schooling.
Different people learn in various ways Since people do learn at different speeds and through various methods, it is my responsibility as a teacher to give them the opportunity to encounter these options. I want to incorporate choices, bridges, and variation in my teaching in order to reach all students. If a student has a choice on how he/she would rather learn material, I feel like I can reach more of the class, using each person’s learning style to help them through the lesson. Bridging to each other’s preferences can also be a positive move for a classroom setting by using a method to which everyone can relate. I feel like as students are learning about themselves, they need to experiment with learning styles outside of their own. If they don’t really know how they learn, variation can be a great way to introduce students to a method they otherwise wouldn’t have tried.
Students should leave a classroom interested Inspiration is one of the most valuable gifts a teacher can leave with their students. I know in my experience, more than one of my teachers left me with a love for music enough for me to want to spread this same feeling to others. If a student leaves a classroom interested, he/she will be pushed to learn more about the subject on their own. I will include entertaining aspects of any subject I teach in order to link any student’s interest. If some of these activities work, then my job as an educator could be made easier and more importantly, satisfying.
The best way to learn something is to teach it When I prepare a lesson for any class or teaching situation, I leave with solid knowledge of the material I taught. A teacher cannot step in front of a class and teach effectively about a subject he/she know nothing about. In order to teach smoothly and confidently in my case, I have to learn the lesson well enough to link it to different learning styles, keep it entertaining, and be able to answer most questions. My class activities would include group work for this reason. If the students are helping each other during class, there would be some sense of teaching within the groups. I would also set up situations where one student out of each group would come into class with something to teach the other members in his/her group. If this activity continued while alternating the student who is teaching, everyone would get the chance to learn effectively through this method.
A teacher should never stop learning Any subject that any teachers are covering will change over time. The fact that new things develop within the world is important and should not be left out in a lesson plan. Teachers should be using their time outside of work or during the off season to study ways to make their classroom better. In my case, I will be using my time during the summer to expand my knowledge of different kinds of music. Bringing recent information to the students could be a way to peak their interest in the subject I am teaching. If this subject excited me enough to study away from school, enthusiasm will be brought into the classroom, with energy as well.
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