A philosophy of teaching is an excellent way to connect with students and their parents in a way to describe what is expected in the classroom and what techniques will be conducted throughout the school year. As a mathematics major, I am an exceptional problem solver and have the ability to realize problems can be solved in many different ways. Pursing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics means more than just adding up numbers together to answer made up problems that are meant to work out perfectly. It focuses on making connections from prior knowledge and using all mathematical methods to apply to real world problems. Mathematics can be done in various ways depending on the problem at hand. This is especially important to keep in mind when teaching students.
Students in my classroom will utilize these problems to deepen their understanding of mathematics. They will develop valuable critical thinking skills in order to solve problems inside as well as outside the classroom. Different teaching styles in my classroom will include hands-on instruction often implemented in order for students to understand conceptual knowledge through methods of constructivism. Students will be able to make connections based on their prior knowledge of mathematics to conquer more advanced mathematical equations as well as move their knowledge from the concrete understanding to abstract learning. It is vital to differentiate instruction in order for all students to vary their learning styles and assess problems in numerous manners. It is also important to have a flexible teaching approach in order to cater to all students’ needs and provide them with a strong foundation of skills to use, not only in our classroom, but for them to be able to carry with them throughout their academic career and their futures. It is essential to create that strong foundation at a young age by being a role model for the creative and adaptable young minds.
Although my students will learn new material sometimes through direct instruction, as a class we will explore the depths of this information through a combination on inquiry-based and cooperative learning. This will give the students a well rounded learning method to develop an understanding on the new material they are presented with. Students should be able to collaborate with each other and be able to make their own mathematical decisions and feel confident about their choices. As a teacher, we need to ensure out students are provided with the necessary skills they need to be successful throughout their academic career.
Students in my classroom will utilize these problems to deepen their understanding of mathematics. They will develop valuable critical thinking skills in order to solve problems inside as well as outside the classroom. Different teaching styles in my classroom will include hands-on instruction often implemented in order for students to understand conceptual knowledge through methods of constructivism. Students will be able to make connections based on their prior knowledge of mathematics to conquer more advanced mathematical equations as well as move their knowledge from the concrete understanding to abstract learning. It is vital to differentiate instruction in order for all students to vary their learning styles and assess problems in numerous manners. It is also important to have a flexible teaching approach in order to cater to all students’ needs and provide them with a strong foundation of skills to use, not only in our classroom, but for them to be able to carry with them throughout their academic career and their futures. It is essential to create that strong foundation at a young age by being a role model for the creative and adaptable young minds.
Although my students will learn new material sometimes through direct instruction, as a class we will explore the depths of this information through a combination on inquiry-based and cooperative learning. This will give the students a well rounded learning method to develop an understanding on the new material they are presented with. Students should be able to collaborate with each other and be able to make their own mathematical decisions and feel confident about their choices. As a teacher, we need to ensure out students are provided with the necessary skills they need to be successful throughout their academic career.