TCH 130: Prompt Fifteen: Teaching Platform

What is the purpose of Schooling?

• To educate the young minds that will become a part of society in the future.

• To allow a chance for kids to socialize with other classmates broadening their social skills

• To allow students to start critically thinking about the world.

• To excite students about learning something new

• To provide research skills to students that they can use in the future.

The image of the learner:

• I believe that learners learn at their own pace, and that is OKAY

• I believe that all learners are eager to learn they just might have off days, just like the teachers

• I believe that all learners are smart

• I believe that all learners are capable of learning anything

The Nature and substance of student work:

• I believe that student work should be fun and engaging but promotes learning

• I believe that student work should allow the students to think out side of the box and not conform

• I believe that student work should allow students to express their individuality

• I believe that students should be allowed to work with partners on assignments to allow for team building that can be used in the future.

The Image of the curriculum:

• I believe that the curriculum should be flexible

• I believe that the curriculum should be reasonable and obtainable

• I believe that the curriculum should be inclusive for all students

• I believe that the curriculum should be fun and engaging

The preferred pedagogy:

• I believe that the classroom should be a place to think individually and then collaborate with a group

• I believe that there should be a reward system in place to keep students motivated

• I believe that traditional style teaching and discipline centered teaching are not the best way to teach

• I believe that that students should be given time to self reflect on their work which promotes growth with their learning

The preferred school climate:

• I believe that the best school climate is where you are excited to be there and consider classmates family

• I believe the best school climate should be safe in all aspects

• I believe that school climate should be respectful and inclusive

• I believe that realistic goals is important

• I believe that a classroom should involve understanding of another perspectives.

The social significance of the students learning:

• I believe that learning provides student to make decisions

• I believe that learning helps bring people together by understanding different backgrounds.

• I believe that learning can promote students to want to help others and be involved in the community.

• I believe that learning helps students learn more about the world around them.

While I don't think my teaching platformed has changed entirely that much since the beginning of the semester I feel like my thinking about the way lessons should be taught and how to benefit the learners has changed. Through my classes this semester I have really broaden my thinking on how things are taught and how often lessons are not inclusive to students. I want to make sure that all students are represented in the classroom and the material that is being taught reflects that. I want my students to feel safe and know they can trust me. My overall feelings about the classroom have not changed they have just been expanded upon.