As I reflect on this statement, I see the development of my knowledge through the first two courses. I have used several key factors gain through the communication class that helped me with my current role. In the communication course reading materials, I applied various topics while having conversations with individuals in my team this included techniques for active listening, and obstacles that affect active listening (Dobkin & Pace, 2006). Communication is a key component for future success and relationship building. My goal is to apply the knowledge gain in each course and reinforcing it in my professional career, and at the same time make a positive social change in my community.
Formative assessment, or assessment for learning, enhances student learning and achievement and helps teachers improve instruction (Wiliam, 2005). Assessing students during class allows teachers to immediately identify misunderstandings and direct students towards reaching desired learning targets (Wiliam, 2005). There are many modes of formative assessment, both formal and informal, including observations, rich questioning, oral presentations, team projects, assignments, peer reviews and self-assessments (McMillan, 2011; Wiliam, 2005). We will discuss two important formative assessment tools specifically and how they enhance learning. Self-assessment To achieve success students need to grasp of what they are doing, how well they are doing it and, what they need to do to improve (Chappuis and Stiggins, 2002).
Effective communication is fundamental in developing positive relationships with children, young people and adults alike. In the role of Classroom Assistant it is vital to develop good, appropriate relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents and any other professional third party agencies involved in a child’s care and education. To provide a conducive learning environment, adults in the classroom must work together by communicating clearly and professionally with each other, both verbally and non-verbally. This will avoid confusion and inconsistency during lessons. For example I find it essential to discuss the day’s lesson plan and targets with my class teacher.
SHC-31 1.1 Identify the different reasons people communicate. I think that an effective communication is an essential part of working with children, their families and work colleagues. One of the very important rules of my code of practice is to communicate with everyone clearly, honestly and effectively. I work towards: -building and maintaining positive relationship with everyone. Great relationships between members of staff will positively influence our work with children/their parents and also will create a nice athmosphere and a great role modeling for them.
Provide displays in school 1.1 The display policy for the school must provide high standard displays that reflect the work of children of all abilities. Provide displays that support current topics and work. The school aims that the school should be filled with excellent examples of the children’s work and show a wide range of work from the curriculum. Create a stimulating, vibrant and thought provoking learning environment. Encourage children to value and be proud of their work and their achievement.
Philosophy My philosophy on physical education is to educate my students in a way that makes them the most successful. I believe that each child is a unique individual who needs a secure environment to help them grow emotionally, intellectually, physically, and socially. As a teacher, it is my goal to help my students meet their fullest potential by helping them discover their individual gifts and talents. I will focus on enhancing my students’ special gifts rather than their deficiencies. Positive attitudes are of high importance to me.
I believe that being from the same area in which I am now a teacher helps me to have empathy for my children and their families. I respect my families for being determined to set goals for themselves and make a better life for themselves and their children. The second area in which I feel I am strong is I have committed passion for the early childhood profession and demonstrate this in all aspects of my work with and on behalf of children, families, and the early childhood field. Being a lifelong learner is such a big goal that every educator should commit to. First, lifelong education is seen as building upon and affecting all existing educational providers, including both schools and institutions of higher education….Second, it extends beyond the formal education providers to encompass all agencies, groups and individuals involved in any kind of learning activity….Third, it tests on the belief that individuals are, or can become self-directing, and that they will see the value in engage in in lifelong education (Smith, 1996, 2001).
I am going to model W.E.B. Du Bois and stress the importance of education to my students. I will also present myself to them as a positive role model by speaking proper English, dressing professionally, and developing relationships with each of them. I am very excited and I am looking forward the opportunity to reach and teach my students into be successful in the classroom in life. My goal is to develop my students into critical thinkers, problem solvers, and life-long
One of my new objectives that I have in my career is to turn my classroom into a high performance classroom, in order to become a high performance teacher, to bring positive changes in my students communities, society, families and districts and turn my students into productive citizens in our society. Have a mission really help me focus on my teaching practice and the future of my students. My mission is to empower overcome my students challenge, continue to motivate and inspire my students success and help them to reach their whole potential. Through this course, I have learned to help in a positive and constructive way my students and achieve their goals. My mission is based on this quote that is my inspiration "The mediocre teacher tells.
Those awarded Qualified Teacher Status must demonstrate that 'They have high expectations of pupils and build successful relationships, centred on teaching and learning. They establish a purposeful learning environment where diversity is valued and where pupils feel secure and confident.' This criterion has become the foundation for my teaching and I consider the creation of a positive learning environment an important feature of a successful lesson and any form of misbehaviour disturbs that environment. Behaviour management has proved very challenging for me, and as can be seen from my weekly evaluations, it was a constantly recurring issue throughout Block A. During Block A, I intended to manage the behaviour in my classroom effectively, but the approach I took was inappropriate.