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My teaching philosophy...

 

I believe that everyone, irrespective of their race, colour, creed, socioeconomic status or background has the right to an equal and quality education. I also believe that everyone wants to learn. Williams & Williams (2011) describe humans, especially students, have complex needs and desires and it is through the right motivation that a student is able to receive a quality education. H.W Beecher, one of the most influential U.S. Congregational Protestant spokesperson of the 1800’s said “God made man to go by motives, and he will not go without them anymore than a boat without steam, or a balloon without gas. Find out what motivates man, touch that button to turn the key that makes men achieve.” Each student is different with different needs and motivations, and it is up to me as a teacher to find the right motivation.

 

Second to my beliefs are the importance of building student-teacher relationships. Building these relationships with students enhances a safe and supportive learning environment promoting student wellbeing (Churchill et al., 2015). I aim, in my teaching, to create a learning environment where students feel welcomed, valued, recognised for their learning and the celebration of diversity.

 

In adherence to a safe and supportive learning environment, each student has different needs, knowledges, experiences and abilities. As a teacher, it is my responsibility to support this in the students’ learning either through extending and challenging students or through scaffolding (Daniels, 2001). Adjusting the guidance for student learning through scaffolding will ensure students develop the knowledge, understanding and skills they require in order to become successful learners and active and informed citizens as outlined in the Melbourne Declaration on Educational Goals for Young Australians (MCEETYA, 2008).

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