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"I am always ready to learn, although I do not always like being taught." |
Purpose: Philosophy, attitude, and style that a person brings to the task of teaching.
Teaching Philosophy Reflection Activity: Read the article "Six Questions that Will Bring Your Teaching Philosophy Into Focus".
Self-Assessment Resources: VIA Character Strengths FREE Survey Gallup Strengths Finder (purchase option) Educational Philosophy Quiz and Scoring Guide |
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What is your teaching philosophy?
Watch Rita Pierson's: "Every kid needs a champion".
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Content: Static Content (what) is the curriculum that teachers are responsible for teaching. It is static because it does not change from day to day with the mood of the students or events in the school environment.
Dynamic Content (how) is the knowledge and skills about teaching that a teacher uses to do the teaching. This can change at any time based on what is happening in the immediate environment. A teacher must know how to monitor and adjust throughout the day as well as know the procedure for presenting a lesson.
Content Focused Resources: Questions to Ask About a Lesson Soundly Structured Lessons |
"Improved classroom instruction is the prime factor to improve student achievement gains." Schmoker (2011) offers a refresher course for effective lesson planning. Effective lessons should include:
Glickman et al. (2014) provides suggestions for self-evaluation for professional growth:
Reflection Activity: Watch the video "Mentoring & Coaching: The Journey of a First Year Teacher".
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Communication Skills: Teachers must be prepared to communicate effectively with four very different audiences: students, colleagues, parents, and the community at large.
Communication Focused Resources: Tips for Giving/Receiving Feedback Feedback Reflection Activity:
Watch the post-observation feedback example.
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Understand Communication Filters: "Communication filters distort the clarity of a message...they operate at both the transmission and reception points" affecting "how you say what you say and how I hear it" (Crane, 2014, p.146).
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Professional Development: Teachers are lifelong learners. They do additional coursework in their discipline, take classes in other areas of interest, mentor new teachers, and take part in research activities.
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"Research suggests that professional development is most effective when it addresses the concrete, everyday challenges involved in teaching and learning specific academic subject matter, rather than focusing on abstract educational principles or teaching methods taken out of context" (Darling-Hammond et al., 2009).
Professional Development Should:
Professional Development Resources: Teacher Vision Thirteen Must Know Websites for Professional Development Professional Learning in the Learning Profession Seven Questions to Ask |