According to me, teaching is my passion and it is a lifelong
learning process for me and students as well. I strongly believe that, teacher
is a role model for the students and prefers student-centered class room to create real life environment.
As per my experience, the teacher is a facilitator, guider
and decision maker. I always establish a good rapport with students and
their parents. In my class room I use various instructional strategies to make
the class room more interesting and keep the students on task.
As a teacher, I identify various types of diversity in
my classroom depending upon their learning styles, learning ability, race, ethnicity, socio-economic background, gender, sexual
orientation and culture. I teach my students to give mutual respect to each other and celebrate diversity in my class room.
I do recognize and acknowledge the value of other languages, inclusive symbols, posters in my class and preserve our bilingual
heritage and promote multiculturalism.
I always determine students’ level and help him
or her to achieve and succeed in their learning process. I promote a positive
learning environment that accommodates diverse learning styles and needs. I strongly
believe that, students are more actively involved in the learning process when they can see and build with hands on activities
and apply the knowledge in their day to day life.
I strongly believe by linking the students’ prior knowledge and their real life experiences they become more
engaged in what they are learning. They begin to see a purpose in learning as they transfer and adapt knowledge and strategies
from one context to another and to develop creativity and problem-solving skills. Learning becomes meaningful and "fun". The
benefits student get from this concepts are immense like: increased interest in tasks, greater depth of understanding, a degree
of understanding and willingness to use strategies.
I am a very good team player. I co-operate with principals, colleagues, administration, parents and community people to enhance the school
culture and school spirit. I am very patient, flexible, open minded, creative
and cooperative person. I always commit myself to ongoing professional development
to enhance my learning knowledge.
I like to participate in community and cultural activities. In
my spare time, I enjoy working in the community as a volunteer. I have been working
with Spelling Bee of Canada since 2005. I also work in my neighbourhood as an
interpreter and give guidance to the new comers.
Rationale:
Teaching and learning are two words that carry very different
meanings, but are drawn together by the process of education. Learning is a lifelong process. Teachers must continually
change with the times, as well as grow and mature as new learning occurs. In order for children to learn, the teacher
must be well educated and know the content area well enough to teach the same material in a variety of ways. All subject
matter should be taught with enthusiasm and pride. Learning should encompass the entire student, mentally, physically,
and emotionally. Educators should support each child as he/she becomes an individual in search of beliefs and morals.
Educators
are providers of the future. They are the people that make or break what will happen in the next decade. It is
important to realize that all educators have personal opinions and beliefs, with no right or wrong answer. What will take
place in one classroom may be completely different in the class next door, but learning will most likely occur in each room.
What is important is that as future teachers, we are aware of the children, the ways that teaching and learning should occur,
and the discipline and classroom management techniques needed to prepare our children for the future.
