My Philosophy of Teaching by Sydney Smith https://padlet.com/sydneysmith13/4q1kqo2e2vq2x7c8 Education 275A: Teaching Philosophy and Management Padlet Presentation en-us 2020-08-07 00:00:53 UTC 2024-10-03 21:50:59 UTC hello@padlet.com https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1510070112810-d4e9a46d9e91?ixlib=rb-1.2.1&ixid=eyJhcHBfaWQiOjc4MjZ9 Inquiry-Based Learning: Encourage my students to be lifelong learners sydneysmith13 https://padlet.com/sydneysmith13/4q1kqo2e2vq2x7c8/wish/671923530 Why? Learning goes far beyond the walls of a classroom or the buildings of a school. I believe that a classroom is a place where curiosity should flourish. I want my students to leave my classroom asking more questions, itching to engage more in the material, and believing in their intelligences.

How? I will strive to achieve this through modeling what it means and looks like to be a lifelong learner and incorporating  student choice throughout my lessons. I believe that students with greater choice in projects, assessments, and assignments will be more invested and successful. For example, students could do a "choice board." This choice board would give students options for how they demonstrate their understanding of the material and allow them to choose a median that fits their intelligences and skills. ]]> 2020-08-07 00:07:05 UTC https://padlet.com/sydneysmith13/4q1kqo2e2vq2x7c8/wish/671923530 Part 1: My Philosophy of Teaching sydneysmith13 https://padlet.com/sydneysmith13/4q1kqo2e2vq2x7c8/wish/675968352 2020-08-11 17:01:45 UTC https://padlet.com/sydneysmith13/4q1kqo2e2vq2x7c8/wish/675968352 Bridge the gap between the student's world and teacher's world sydneysmith13 https://padlet.com/sydneysmith13/4q1kqo2e2vq2x7c8/wish/676007918 Why? If a student doesn't feel connected to the lesson or the teacher, they won't have any buy-in. I believe that it's important for teachers to establish a classroom where students to feel connected to their education and empowered to reach their full potential.

How? I hope to achieve this through learning students' names and investing time as well as energy to learn more about my students. Also, create engaging lessons where students feel like they can personalize the lesson to fit their individual passions. In the end, I hope that my lessons, assignments, and classroom as a whole can answer the question “what’s in it for me" for all my students. 
Picture Source: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/feedback-wiifm-edward-hobart-ccxp]]> 2020-08-11 17:24:28 UTC https://padlet.com/sydneysmith13/4q1kqo2e2vq2x7c8/wish/676007918 Prepare my students to be successful in and out of the classroom. sydneysmith13 https://padlet.com/sydneysmith13/4q1kqo2e2vq2x7c8/wish/676010985 Why? As an agriculture teacher, I am expected to teach career and technical skills, which will serve my students in and out of the classroom. It is my hope that once students have finished their time within the agriculture department--whether it be 1 year or 4 years--students feel more confident, knowledgeable, and prepared for college, the workforce, or wherever their goals guide them.

How? I will prepare my students to be successful in and out of the classroom by teaching them relevant life skills for college and career. For example, a student who doesn't pursue a job in the agriculture industry can still benefit from the essential life skills taught throughout my course.

Below is a picture from one of my secondary projects as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Rwanda. It was an English speaking contest where students had to finish the sentence "When I grow up..."]]> 2020-08-11 17:26:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sydneysmith13/4q1kqo2e2vq2x7c8/wish/676010985 Celebrate the learning process sydneysmith13 https://padlet.com/sydneysmith13/4q1kqo2e2vq2x7c8/wish/676013391 Why? "Regardless of how well planned you are for the instruction, certain perceptions by students must be in place to support the successful implementation of those plans. Students must perceive the classroom environment as being supportive of their efforts" (Kellough & Kellough, Chapter 4 page 104). As teachers, we ask our students to push themselves outside of their “knowledge” comfort zone each and every day. As a result, students will make mistakes. By focusing on the process of learning as opposed to achievement, students will feel more comfortable with the learning environment and be more open to taking risks.

How?  I will incorporate the notion of celebrating the learning process in my classroom by encouraging students to try their best, and celebrate learning through fun forms of celebration such as applause, whooses, toasts, finger snaps, and affirmation statements.

Below is a video from when I was a film teacher at Cornell's Summer Film Academy for middle school students in the area. The goal of the academy was to teach students how to write, produce, and edit an original film. In the end we created a wonderful film, but that wasn't without many mistakes, bloopers, and celebrations along the way. ]]> 2020-08-11 17:27:36 UTC https://padlet.com/sydneysmith13/4q1kqo2e2vq2x7c8/wish/676013391 Establish a safe and inclusive classroom environment. sydneysmith13 https://padlet.com/sydneysmith13/4q1kqo2e2vq2x7c8/wish/676014362 Why? "A conducive classroom learning environment is one that is emotionally safe, that helps students to perceive the importance of what is being taught, that helps them realize they can achieve, and that is instructive in the procedures for doing it," (Kellough & Kellough, Chapter 4 page 103).

How? I hope to establish a safe and inclusive classroom environment where all students can be successful. For the foundation of my classroom environment I will build rapport and connections with each of my students. By doing this, students will feel like they belong in the classroom and that their teacher cares about their success. Another way I hope to build a safe and inclusive classroom environment is through working with my students to establish the classroom expectations. I believe that if students have a stake in defining the classroom expectations, rules and procedures, they will have greater success at respecting them. It is my hope that the classroom environment we create as a class allows all my students feel like they have the opportunities to succeed.
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My Top 10: 
  1. Be positive
  2. Be kind
  3. Be on time
  4. Be respectful to other students’ ideas, thoughts, & questions 
  5. Follow directions 
  6. Give your maximum effort 
  7. Actively engage in each class 
  8. Ask questions 
  9. Share what you need to be successful 
  10. Celebrate your successes
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  • For distance learning, this could be done in a private message to the student or address the class generally (Example: class let's remember to mute our microphones and use the chat appropriately) 
Second offense: Have a private discussion with the student to talk about their behavior. 
  • For distance learning, this could be done in a breakout room via Zoom or after class.
Third offense: Call home with parent/guardian.
  • This procedure would remain the same whether in distance learning or in-person
Fourth offense: Referral to the office and a parent-teacher conference with the addition of school administration, if necessary. 
  • For distance learning, this referral could be an email referral and then a Zoom conference call with the necessary participants.
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  1. Mute unless asked to speak. You will be asked to participate!
  2. Camera is turned on and facing you. Not your ceiling. 
  3. Be on time. Class starts when class starts. Be respectful of our time.
  4. Engage! Add constructive comments/ questions in the chat when appropriate. 
  5. Set username to first and last name. Otherwise I will not let you into the Zoom. Seriously. 
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  • Inquiry-based learning
  • Bridge the gap
  • Build a safe and inclusive classroom environment
  • Celebrate the learning process
  • Prepare my students for success

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