Philosophy for Education
“Me mahi tahi tatau mo te oranga o te katoa- We all benefit when we work together”
Gloria Billings once described teachers as, “Dream Keepers”. This accurately describes my view of a teacher, I believe we as educators should provide opportunities for students to achieve their dreams.
My objective, as a teacher, is to apply myself and my developing skills to the best of my ability for the benefit of my students.
As a New Zealand educator I will uphold the Treaty of Waitangi principles: Protection, Participation and Partnership.
During my practicums I have shown my ability to foster a stimulating environment that encourages critical and higher order thinking, problem solving strategies, developing life- long learners, reflective pupils, and preparing students for the future through focusing on the key competencies of the New Zealand Curriculum. I place significance on supporting children to live by the vision of the New Zealand Curriculum, by growing in their confidence and self efficacy. I believe it is important to promote and encourage the core values highlighted in the Curriculum document, including: respect, integrity, diversity, community and participation.
I joined the teaching profession to better the opportunities and experiences of education for students. I believe in a fully inclusive, non-judgemental education environment where every child is comfortable and has opportunities to explore, grow, dream and experience learning.
I will provide a place for every pupil in my class to construct their learning through authentic experiences. I value student led learning, inquiry based learning, self assessment, goal setting and pupils recognising and evaluating their next learning steps. This relates to the New Zealand Curriculum vision subtitle of wanting actively involved young people.
As a Christian educator I feel that it is my obligation to teach every aspect of the student: the mind, body and soul. By this I mean educating them physically, emotionally, morally and intellectually.
Through this approach, children can learn the teachings of Jesus, values of the gospels and God’s plan for their lives.
Gloria Billings once described teachers as, “Dream Keepers”. This accurately describes my view of a teacher, I believe we as educators should provide opportunities for students to achieve their dreams.
My objective, as a teacher, is to apply myself and my developing skills to the best of my ability for the benefit of my students.
As a New Zealand educator I will uphold the Treaty of Waitangi principles: Protection, Participation and Partnership.
During my practicums I have shown my ability to foster a stimulating environment that encourages critical and higher order thinking, problem solving strategies, developing life- long learners, reflective pupils, and preparing students for the future through focusing on the key competencies of the New Zealand Curriculum. I place significance on supporting children to live by the vision of the New Zealand Curriculum, by growing in their confidence and self efficacy. I believe it is important to promote and encourage the core values highlighted in the Curriculum document, including: respect, integrity, diversity, community and participation.
I joined the teaching profession to better the opportunities and experiences of education for students. I believe in a fully inclusive, non-judgemental education environment where every child is comfortable and has opportunities to explore, grow, dream and experience learning.
I will provide a place for every pupil in my class to construct their learning through authentic experiences. I value student led learning, inquiry based learning, self assessment, goal setting and pupils recognising and evaluating their next learning steps. This relates to the New Zealand Curriculum vision subtitle of wanting actively involved young people.
As a Christian educator I feel that it is my obligation to teach every aspect of the student: the mind, body and soul. By this I mean educating them physically, emotionally, morally and intellectually.
Through this approach, children can learn the teachings of Jesus, values of the gospels and God’s plan for their lives.
Feedback to critical friend:
Bex,
I agree with your philosophy of education and also believe that relationships is a huge part of teaching.
Your comment about being a life long learner also resonates with me. Its important for us to keep up with research and to model what a life long learner looks like. You have done a fantastic job of what teaching means to you and what this looks like in practice.
Well done,
Ella.
I agree with your philosophy of education and also believe that relationships is a huge part of teaching.
Your comment about being a life long learner also resonates with me. Its important for us to keep up with research and to model what a life long learner looks like. You have done a fantastic job of what teaching means to you and what this looks like in practice.
Well done,
Ella.
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