My Philosophy of Teaching Mathematics:
As a future math teacher, my goal is to implement the appropriate strategies to meet the needs of the students. To be effective, today’s teacher needs to be sure that the student is being taught in a way, not only so the student can do the math problems, but also so they have conceptual understanding of the mathematical problem at hand.
Strategies, such as problem solving, inquiry based skills, and cooperative learning, are all imperative aspects of teaching. When using inquiry based learning skills, the teacher will activate the students’ prior knowledge by posing questions and problems that relate to real life situations. Another aspect is implementing problem solving skills within the Common Core teachings. For example, students will learn how to work backwards, make charts and tables, as well as drawing pictures in order to master word problems and overcome literacy obstacles. This teaching concept will foster the learning of all students in becoming skilled and organized thinkers, as they gain the procedural and conceptual understanding of the material being taught. Additionally, it is beneficial to incorporate cooperative learning techniques into daily lesson plans to foster, address, and develop the students diversity and learning abilities. The students are then able to gain knowledge and growth from their teachers and peers. When planning the appropriate daily lesson plans and utilizing the above strategies of teaching, the teacher is then able to establish a constructivist approach within the classroom that prohibits the students to take on an active approach in their own learning. Furthermore, it is imperative that we maintain a flexible approach in teaching and have an open mind when needed. This is especially true with the recent implementations of Common Core teachings, as the students will make connections between new and old concepts of math. Lastly, the use of up to date technology in the classroom setting is beneficial to all students’ needs, as it enhances and integrates students’ interests in learning.
In conclusion, it is vital to a teacher’s success to engage in professional development on the various teaching techniques and technology updates for teaching. This is essential, as we are then able to grasp and hold the students attention at no matter what learning stage they are at. It is also a good practice to critique and self evaluate, you, as a teacher, at the end of every day in order to be efficient, organized, and properly prepared to teach the material required.
Strategies, such as problem solving, inquiry based skills, and cooperative learning, are all imperative aspects of teaching. When using inquiry based learning skills, the teacher will activate the students’ prior knowledge by posing questions and problems that relate to real life situations. Another aspect is implementing problem solving skills within the Common Core teachings. For example, students will learn how to work backwards, make charts and tables, as well as drawing pictures in order to master word problems and overcome literacy obstacles. This teaching concept will foster the learning of all students in becoming skilled and organized thinkers, as they gain the procedural and conceptual understanding of the material being taught. Additionally, it is beneficial to incorporate cooperative learning techniques into daily lesson plans to foster, address, and develop the students diversity and learning abilities. The students are then able to gain knowledge and growth from their teachers and peers. When planning the appropriate daily lesson plans and utilizing the above strategies of teaching, the teacher is then able to establish a constructivist approach within the classroom that prohibits the students to take on an active approach in their own learning. Furthermore, it is imperative that we maintain a flexible approach in teaching and have an open mind when needed. This is especially true with the recent implementations of Common Core teachings, as the students will make connections between new and old concepts of math. Lastly, the use of up to date technology in the classroom setting is beneficial to all students’ needs, as it enhances and integrates students’ interests in learning.
In conclusion, it is vital to a teacher’s success to engage in professional development on the various teaching techniques and technology updates for teaching. This is essential, as we are then able to grasp and hold the students attention at no matter what learning stage they are at. It is also a good practice to critique and self evaluate, you, as a teacher, at the end of every day in order to be efficient, organized, and properly prepared to teach the material required.