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By implementing proficiency based learning, I will be handing the reigns of education to students in some way. More specifically, they will be responsible for their own learning. By leading them through my class using proficiency based learning, they will build the confidence and skills to understand how they learn as an individual. This will empower them in more than one facet of life, as they become more active in their futures.

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The "Establishing Norms" activity is just one way I plan on collaborating with my students. I strongly believe that students thrive in an environment where they feel there voice is not only heard but listened to. Letting them have a say in project and classroom guidelines will be one stepping stone for them feeling comfortable sharing their opinion in the classroom

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Keeping up with technology and how it is constantly evolving and how in can be used for new practices is one way I will be constantly trying to learn in order to be a better teacher to my students

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MY TEACHING PHILOSOPHY [Scroll all the way down the page for specifics]

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MY TEACHING PHILOSOPHY [Scroll all the way down the page for specifics]

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My entire teaching philosophy is rooted in my belief that the classroom should be a safe, welcoming, and comfortable environment for students.  Each aspect of my philosophy as a whole serves as an important part of providing that safe an nurturing environment for students. Of course an important part of being a teacher is relaying material to students, and making sure they feel confident with it. However, an overlooked step to getting there is providing a space in which they can grow and learn and take initiative of their own paths. Each of the individual philosophies, ideas, and specific activities below serve as a stepping stone towards my greater goal of having my students leave my future classroom knowing more about themselves as well as material.

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-An important part of a successful discussion is that there are multiple sides to it
-There will be disagreements, but I feel it's important for a teacher to facilitate discussion rather than argument
-Students need to realize that they may not convince someone else of their opinion, but it is still important that everyone feels their opinion is heard
-Sometimes it's as simple as agree to disagree, other times, there may be a change of position on a topic

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-Teachers are very important figures in students lives, and it is up to a teacher if they want their influence to be positive or negative
-I plan on having open office hours where students can come talk to be about questions or concerns, or just to have a safe place to sit
-I also plan on utilizing exit cards, in which students answer varying questions for which their answers remain only known to me, this way I can gauge the class on how they are connecting with material, or issues they may be having in class
-This way, I will be able to hear students perspectives on what I can improve, or if I need to talk to one of them

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-Group discussion activities can facilitate important lessons on respect for others while opening students up to real-world questions that can be difficult to bring up occasionally
-Text Based Fishbowl
"Students are separated into an inner and outer circle. In the inner circle, or fishbowl, students have a text-based discussion; students in the outer circle listen to the discussion and take notes" (Teaching Tolerance; Southern Poverty Law Center)

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Collaboration Between Teacher and Student 

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Collaboration Between Teacher and Student 

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-In order to prove that I respect my students (and to encourage them to respect/trust me as well), I can utilize the "Establishing Norms" activity (K20 Learn)
-This way, for project rules and expectations for the classroom, everyone has a voice
-This collaboration encourages openness and trust in my classroom environment

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- Genius groups allow groups of students lead a class activity in the subject they are most passionate in
-Not only does this teach the class the material, but "Student-directed classrooms give creativity a chance" ("Looking to try more student-directed learning?" by Rachel Mark; October 17, 2016)
-Group work supports comprehension in an English classroom and also helps students connect with one another

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-In order to use technology effectively, I will need to make sure it is relevant
-I plan on doing yearly research and having conversations with students about how technology is evolving and how it can be used more effectively in the classroom

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- Proficiency-based learning "empowered the individual learner and provided personalized pathways for growth" ("Winooski’s Graduate Proficiencies & Graduate Expectations" by Scott Thompson; October 18, 2017)

-Proficiency-based learning gives students confidence in their abilities, and lets their strengths guide their learning, making them more of an active member of their education and futures

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"So I'm gonna give you respect"

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Being Receptive to One-Another's Opinions

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Being Receptive to One-Another's Opinions

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"You may be wrong for all I know/ But you may be right"

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Billy Joel - You May Be Right (Official Video)

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Working Collaboratively and Making Connections in Groups

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Working Collaboratively and Making Connections in Groups

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"Mm, gonna try with a little help from my friends"

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With A Little Help From My Friends (Remastered 2009)

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"Take these broken wings and learn to fly/
All your life/ You were only waiting for this moment to arise"

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"For the times they are a-changin'"

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Bob Dylan - The Times They Are A-Changin' (Official Audio)

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"Imagine all the people/ Living life in peace"

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IMAGINE. (Ultimate Mix, 2020) - John Lennon & The Plastic Ono Band (with the Flux Fiddlers) HD

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Giving Students the Tools to Take Control of Their Own Lives

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Giving Students the Tools to Take Control of Their Own Lives

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"Oh I've finally decided my future lies/ Beyond the yellow brick road"

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Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (Remastered 2014)