My Philosophy of Education
I encourage each and every student to ask questions. I will help, guide and answer EVERY question that is asked, to the best of my ability. That being said, when a student raises their hand and says " I don't get it." I say "what don't you get?". 99% of them will reply "the whole thing." To which I remind them "I don't get it" is not a question. I will then direct the student to come up with a specific question that I can answer. Such as "where do I start" or "I got this far and I don't know what to do next, would this be right?" These are questions I can answer.
If any student says that I won't help them, it is because they have not given me the direction in which to help. I am working with every student to remind them that "I don't get it" is not an acceptable question to be asked. I guide them through the problem to get to the question they need to ask.
I do this because far too many times, when a child says " I don't get it" the teacher does the problem for them, and then the student has learned only to say that phrase and they don't have to work. This does not teach responsibility and accountability, which are both essential to a good education.
Below you will find my entire philosophy of education. I hope that you find it useful and gain a better understanding of how I teach.
If any student says that I won't help them, it is because they have not given me the direction in which to help. I am working with every student to remind them that "I don't get it" is not an acceptable question to be asked. I guide them through the problem to get to the question they need to ask.
I do this because far too many times, when a child says " I don't get it" the teacher does the problem for them, and then the student has learned only to say that phrase and they don't have to work. This does not teach responsibility and accountability, which are both essential to a good education.
Below you will find my entire philosophy of education. I hope that you find it useful and gain a better understanding of how I teach.
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