I believe that all children learn and develop through guidance toward and nurturing of their strengths and strategizing and persevering to overcome their weaknesses. Students need a mix of comfort and challenge to fully appreciate the learning opportunities that take place within the classroom. They benefit from opportunities to work independently as well as with their peers. Learning skyrockets when children are given choice based on their needs, as well as independence over what and how they learn. Children have an internal clock that ‘switches on’ when they are ready to learn and as educators we need to accept their developmental readiness and continue to expose all learners to skills which they will assimilate when their minds and bodies are ready. As teachers we need to attend to children’s social and emotional development and model empathy for others.
My patience, acceptance, open-mindedness, flexibility, quick-thinking, kindness and communication skills are attributes that helped me determine I could and should become a teacher. As a career switcher, I exchanged higher monetary compensation for payments in smiles, hugs, and a sense of pride and achievement from students that is priceless! I am thrilled to have the chance to laugh and learn along with my students on a daily basis.
My patience, acceptance, open-mindedness, flexibility, quick-thinking, kindness and communication skills are attributes that helped me determine I could and should become a teacher. As a career switcher, I exchanged higher monetary compensation for payments in smiles, hugs, and a sense of pride and achievement from students that is priceless! I am thrilled to have the chance to laugh and learn along with my students on a daily basis.