Philosophy Statement
The education system that a student is exposed to is a key element what dictates that student’s future accomplishments, attitudes, and contributions to society. In order to create a learning environment that is most beneficial to the students, several theories concerning the students’ education must be considered. A conglomeration of favorable theories will provide the best possible learning environment for a student, which will help the student succeed in lifelong goals and become a contributing member of society.
I believe that one of the primary focuses of the education system should be to provide the students with the skills necessary to be contributing members of society. Mathematics is a key element in developing the students’ ability to be successful and make beneficial contributions to their community. However, I do not believe that the content of the mathematics class is necessarily the most aspect that the students will learn in a mathematics classroom. Critical thinking, problem solving, and finding creative solutions are among the most crucial skills that are developed throughout the students’ mathematics career. Proficiency in these areas will extend far beyond the mathematics classroom and will open doors for the students to flourish in all aspects of their personal and professional realms.
The implementation of several strategies in the classroom will aid the students’ development of these essential skills that will benefit the students in various workplace settings. The incorporation of projects with real world applications that extend beyond strictly giving the children examples will be advantageous in honing the students’ ability to think critically, work effectively in a group setting, and will help the students get accustomed to giving presentations and public speaking. Encouraging the students to explore different avenues for solving the same problem will help the children arrive at the conclusion that there is not always one way to solve a problem and that sometimes the less obvious solution may be favorable. The integration of these approaches will help develop the students’ proficiency in areas such as critical thinking and public speaking, which are vital skills in all walks of life. A continued focus on mathematics during the implementation of these strategies will allow the students to acquire a deeper understanding of the concepts and how they are relevant in the students’ lives.
In order for the students to acquire these skills, such as problem solving and critical thinking, the teachers must be equipped with the ability to guide the students to explore different possibilities, make connections between topics, and prompt the students to think critically about concepts and situations. Training teachers to channel students’ learning will give the teachers the opportunity to encourage the students to learn and apply the material to their daily lives, as opposed to simply memorizing it. This shift in content delivery will aid the students in developing the skills necessary to be successful in personal and professional settings.
I believe that consistently using this teaching model in my classroom will provide copious benefits for the students’ conceptual understanding and real-world application of mathematics, as well as their ability to develop personal and professional skills that will be advantageous in a variety of fields.
The education system that a student is exposed to is a key element what dictates that student’s future accomplishments, attitudes, and contributions to society. In order to create a learning environment that is most beneficial to the students, several theories concerning the students’ education must be considered. A conglomeration of favorable theories will provide the best possible learning environment for a student, which will help the student succeed in lifelong goals and become a contributing member of society.
I believe that one of the primary focuses of the education system should be to provide the students with the skills necessary to be contributing members of society. Mathematics is a key element in developing the students’ ability to be successful and make beneficial contributions to their community. However, I do not believe that the content of the mathematics class is necessarily the most aspect that the students will learn in a mathematics classroom. Critical thinking, problem solving, and finding creative solutions are among the most crucial skills that are developed throughout the students’ mathematics career. Proficiency in these areas will extend far beyond the mathematics classroom and will open doors for the students to flourish in all aspects of their personal and professional realms.
The implementation of several strategies in the classroom will aid the students’ development of these essential skills that will benefit the students in various workplace settings. The incorporation of projects with real world applications that extend beyond strictly giving the children examples will be advantageous in honing the students’ ability to think critically, work effectively in a group setting, and will help the students get accustomed to giving presentations and public speaking. Encouraging the students to explore different avenues for solving the same problem will help the children arrive at the conclusion that there is not always one way to solve a problem and that sometimes the less obvious solution may be favorable. The integration of these approaches will help develop the students’ proficiency in areas such as critical thinking and public speaking, which are vital skills in all walks of life. A continued focus on mathematics during the implementation of these strategies will allow the students to acquire a deeper understanding of the concepts and how they are relevant in the students’ lives.
In order for the students to acquire these skills, such as problem solving and critical thinking, the teachers must be equipped with the ability to guide the students to explore different possibilities, make connections between topics, and prompt the students to think critically about concepts and situations. Training teachers to channel students’ learning will give the teachers the opportunity to encourage the students to learn and apply the material to their daily lives, as opposed to simply memorizing it. This shift in content delivery will aid the students in developing the skills necessary to be successful in personal and professional settings.
I believe that consistently using this teaching model in my classroom will provide copious benefits for the students’ conceptual understanding and real-world application of mathematics, as well as their ability to develop personal and professional skills that will be advantageous in a variety of fields.