TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

 Do I believe that teaching is an art? YES! I do. I believe that education is a transformative journey, a powerful tool for personal and societal growth. 

It is not merely the transfer of knowledge but being equipped to cultivate critical thinking, creativity, empathy, and lifelong learning skills. As a teacher, I see myself as a facilitator of this journey, guiding and empowering my students to become independent thinkers and learners.

A speaker always speaks to the hearts of the people. A teacher always speaks to the hearts of students who possess true potential within them. So, I consider that the classroom should be an energetic as well as mutually supportive platform for the students. So, I make sure that I am equipped for the following core values ( 3M’s) in the class.

• Communication- Communication is at the heart of what I would do; help students to connect with others in their lives. For the task, the groups were assigned so that they discuss and complete the task.
• Confidence – I believe every student has the potential to shine through supportive learning. I gave them more confidence by reinforcing the given answers.                                              
• Creativity- Creativity is my guiding star; encourage students to think creatively ensuring that each student’s voice shines brightly. I guide the student to sharpen their creativity by giving more suggestions.

Each new lesson is an exciting journey that begins with the art of preparation, akin to a craftsman assembling their tools. My teaching pedagogy is equipped with a blend of techniques, and principles from a variety of methods like the communicative approach, and eclectic approach. As I believe, no single method is superior to another and is equally suited for all teachers and learners.

According to Vygotsky’s(1978)constructivism, successful learning results from the child's meaningful social engagement with a knowledgeable teacher. Additionally, Dörnyei and Ushioda (2013) noted that "membership in various small groups, has a powerful impact on the groups' members' motivation and behavior" (p. 256). In order to enable the students to organically build interactions with both the teacher and their peers, and to ensure the 3M’s these theories will provide a base.

Finally, I am not only equipped with tools, I am not just setting the stage for learning; I am creating an environment where curiosity and understanding can thrive to admit the best.

 

References

Dörnyei, Z., & Ushioda, E. (2013).Teaching and researching motivation.  Routledge.

Vygotsky, L. S. (1978). Mind in society: The development of higher psychological processes.  

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