My philosophy doesn’t compare to perennialism because this philosophy focuses on students learning the things that have been around for a long time while I want kids to learn new things that will help them in the world they live in today.

My philosophy and constructionism are similar because mine involves children growing at their own pace and learning how to be independent.

My philosophy is similar to humanism because, in both, they are able to choose their options and grow at different paces.

My philosophy is similar to progressivism because, in mine, the teacher gives the supplies to help them grow and get to their goal, and progressivism, leads the students to the answers through trial and error.

My philosophy is similar to positivism in which they both focus on the teacher giving the students the supplies to grow and get them to their goal, but letting the student decide their pathway.

My philosophy doesn’t really compare to behavioralism because mine focuses on students growing and this one focuses on how the teachers shape the students behavior

My philosophy doesn’t compare to essentialism very much because this one is more about the teacher picking a path for a student to lead to a career while mine is about the students growing and choosing their own path.

• Safe

• Positive

• Rules and expectations

• Respectful

• Welcoming

• Supportive of others

• Goals

The most effective for me as a learner is...

• Hands-on activities

• Interactive discussions

• Problem-based learning

• Learning targets

• Working together

• Interactive assessments to know where students are at

Identify the educational philosophy or philosophies that would encourage the teaching method and environment you have selected:

• Positivism

• Progressivism

• Constructionism

• Humanism

• In groups of 3-4, they can interact and work with their tablemates.

• All are centered in front of the whiteboard for easy visual access.

• A rug with different spots for each student to sit in their "bubble". Right in front of the Smartboard.

• My desk is to the right of the board but a small work table on the left of the board for me to sit.

• Small hangout spots in the back corners of the room for comfort during reading time, free time, or if a student just needs a cool-down time.

The curriculum that the school gives me is what I will be teaching, with some extra if time allows us. There will be hands-on games and activities to help the students learn the curriculum.

Teaching style & Lesson planning:

I will have a daily routine because kids need a routine to strive. For example, in the morning we will go over our day and expectations. I will have classroom jobs for the students to have some responsibility. I will have lesson plans made out weeks in advance so I have time to tweak them before using them.

Student assessments and evaluations:

I will walk around during an activity to see if students are getting the hang of it. For those who are struggling, I may work with them one-on-one during some downtime to help them. After we are done with a certain topic, I will meet with students one-on-one for a quick check on whether they understood what I was teaching and then help those who may still be struggling.

Motivation & Management/Discipline:

I will have a clap or bell to signal the children to get their attention. When being rowdy, they may have to lose certain privileges depending on the behavior. If we are doing a fun activity and they are asked multiple times to calm down or stop disruptive behavior, then they stop the fun activity they are doing and we will move on to the next topic.