Education Philosophy
Classroom-Management Statement
A assiduity
constant or close attention to what one is doing.
R respect
People, things and environment
T talent
Exploring your natural aptitudes, and understanding how to develop them.
I trust in the autonomy and learning capability of students. Being able to understand that learning will enhance one’s life and serve as preparation for life itself. Kindness, respect, and trustworthiness are foundations for a successful life.
Statement
I acknowledge my role and responsibilities as a teacher. I am here to be of guidance to you.
I value being kind, respectful, and trustworthy. I will be kind, respectful, and trustworthy towards you and others, and that is expected from you as well. I believe in the power of creativity. Creativity is used to enhance not only our art-making but also our lives. Our classroom is a place where we come together to grow, create, and gain more knowledge. It will be kept organized, clean, and peaceful. When you are not feeling your best feel free to talk to me, be aware of how you are treating yourself and others in your environment. Be as kind as you can.
I believe that being kind, respectful, and trustworthy is beneficial not only to the individual but to all around them. Being exposed to these basic rules can help students implement these in their life as well. Since this is a topic that I would like students to understand, I would probably dedicate one class (or more, if needed) to this topic. Having videos that can engage with students, and a worksheet and discussion.
Tip for students:
When in doubt on if it is appropriate to post something, you could use THINK as a helpful reflecting tool. Is it True? Is it Helpful? Is it Inspiring? Is it Necessary? Is it Kind?
Classroom Rules
Be kind, respectful, and trustworthy
Be prepared for class (lessons, materials, home/school work)
Be organized (Clean after yourself, help others if you see they need it)
Be aware of listening time and speaking time
Ask for help (We are here to learn)
Consequences
Students will be held accountable for their choices. I will maintenance discretions when addressing “negative” behavior with you. I will do my best to communicate and resolve any issues with our classroom. You will be held responsible for repeated “negative” actions, parents will be contacted, and if “negative” behavior persists school will be notified.
Netiquette
Responsible and Safe Technology Use
Etiquette could be described as an ethical code, rules, and behaviors excepted by society or social group. They are rules that may help a person understand and be polite towards themselves and others. The essence of etiquette is KRT; to be kind, respectful, and trustworthy. Netiquette can be described as internet etiquette.
As we move more and more towards the digital world, it is essential to educate our students on how their conduct can affect themselves and others. Educating students on how to become responsible digital citizens. Basic rules are the same as etiquette, be honest, trustworthy, respectful, and kind. Examples are using respectful language, respect everyone’s privacy, share with discretion, check your facts before posting/reposting, understating copyrights and sharing others’ work, and reporting inappropriate behaviors.
When it comes to an online classroom setting the teacher should be clear with their expectations and rules for the classroom. This opens a great space to have students understand and be compliant with netiquette. Examples of online classroom netiquette are using a respectful tone, being prepared, being kind and professional, reading and thinking before you type or respond to a discussion topic, being attentive, submit the correct file to the assignments, go over your grammar. Examples of a zoom/live class are being on time, no eating, finding a quiet place, turning your video on but remembering to mute yourself, coming prepared, being respectful, raising your hand to talk, and following directions.
Tip for students:
When in doubt on if it is appropriate to post something, you could use THINK as a helpful reflecting tool. Is it True? Is it Helpful? Is it Inspiring? Is it Necessary? Is it Kind?
Challenges
When in doubt of what to do, think about the basic rule of thumb, would you like it done to you?
Being able to discern appropriate and inappropriate behaviors
Remembering not to engage in inappropriate behaviors
Remembering that inappropriate behaviors can be reported
I would be very stern and clear with what is netiquette, and my expectations for the classroom.
Benefits
Understanding online is a reflection of you as well
Understand and practice kindness, respect, and trustworthiness
Develop and maintain a healthy digital environment
Develop and maintain healthy relationships
Having a positive “online footprint” (everything can be traced back to the individual)
Study
Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences and the flipped learning method are the foundations of my teaching preferences.
The Theory of Multiple Intelligences provides eight different aspects of intelligence. It helps assess, enhance, and help students find their learning advantages. They are Linguistic, Visual-Spatial, Bodily-Kinesthetic, Interpersonal, Logical-Mathematical, Musical, Interpersonal, and Naturalistic.
For example, Albert Einstein probably was higher on logical-mathematical and intrapersonal. Claude Monet probably was higher on visual-spatial and naturalistic. I have done a test that helps us know which one we are.
Gardner says that these differences “challenge an educational system that assumes that everyone can learn the same materials in the same way and that a uniform, universal measure suffices to test student learning. Indeed, as currently constituted, our educational system is heavily biased toward linguistic modes of instruction and assessment and, to a somewhat lesser degree, toward logical-quantitative modes as well.” (Carla Lane)
Flipped learning refers to having classes that are online and in-person (face-to-face). Students in this method have online home lessons, which prepare them for their in-person (face-to-face) interaction with their teacher and classmates.
The benefits of this method are student-centered learning, collaboration, lessons and content are more accessible, and parents can have more awareness of what students are learning. Having online lessons can help develop self-motivation and time management skills in students. It also prepares students for a deeper understanding of the concepts, application, and connections to the content at hand. Teachers are facilitators to students learning and can give feedback to students.
References
Kim, Minjeong, and Dongyeon Choi. “Development of Youth Digital Citizenship Scale and Implication for Educational Setting.” Journal of Educational Technology & Society, vol. 21, no. 1, 2018, pp. 155–171. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/26273877. Accessed 9 Dec. 2020.
“A lesson in Netiquette”. www.staff.washigton.edu. http://staff.washington.edu/janzen/wireframe/Netiquette%20Site/index.html. Accessed 9 Dec. 2020.
Lane, Carla. “The Distance Learning Technology Resource Guide.” Multiple Intelligences Article. www.tecweb.org. https://www.tecweb.org/styles/gardner.html. Accessed 22 February, 2020.
Bell, Lynn. “Faculty Conversation: Carol Tomlinson on Differentiation.” August 10, 2017. University of Virginia. https://curry.virginia.edu/news/faculty-conversation-carol-tomlinson-differentiation. Accessed 22 February, 2020.
“What is Flipped Learning?”. www.flippedlearning.org. https://flippedlearning.org/definition-of-flipped-learning/. Accessed 02 December, 2020.
Bergmann, Jonathan, and Sams, Aaron. Flipped Learning: Gateway to Student Engagement. International Society of Technology in Education World, 2014. https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=r4OZCgAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PR9&dq=flipped+learning&ots=ZtGeVrToJ3&sig=HEKBOon1YVNeMvaY1TC75yOvbbE#v=onepage&q=flipped%20learning&f=false. Accessed 02 December, 2020.