Think Outside The Box

As a teacher, I don't want a boring, "same old stuff", type of classroom. I will encourage my students to take the extra step, and challenge them to set goals. The sky is the limit for the children. New ideas will be always be welcomed, and I don't want my students to feel boxed in. I will always strive to bring new activities/lessons into the classroom for learning.
Every point of view will be taken into consideration. There is so much we can learn from each other.


"All men dream but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that it was vanity; but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act their dream with open eyes to make it possible."
-T.E. Lawrence

Let's Work Together

I believe it's very important that we all work together. As a teacher, I will make sure that my students have activities that involve collaborating with others. The old saying, "Two heads are better than one", is definitely true. I know that the kids will be able to learn so much more when they break into groups. It will also give them an opportunity to share ideas, and meet new people. Not only does this philosophy apply to my students, but to me as well. I want to work with my students as much as possible.


"No man is an Island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the Continent, a part of the main; if a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less, as well as if a promontory were, as well as if a manor of thy friends or of thine own were; any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in Mankind; And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; It tolls for thee." -John Donne

Open Communication

Open communication in my classroom is important. I want my students to always feel free to be able to ask questions or talk to me. No question is stupid or unimportant. If I'm not sure of the answer; then we can find out together. Class discussion will be encouraged, and I'm always up for a good debate. If the students have any problems;I will be there to listen. I don't want to just be their teacher; I also want to be a friend. I'll be someone to lift them up when their down, and hopefully they will know that I care.

"The first ingredient in conversation is truth:
the next good sense; the third, good humor;
and the fourth wit."
-Sir William Temple

Music

Music will definitely be incorporated in the classroom. Studies show that students who can read/play music do very well in class. I always listen to music while I'm doing homework or working on a project. Soft music can help the students pick up on materials being covered in class at a faster rate. My 7th grade teacher would play music while we did our work. It always helped our class concentrate better, and our test scores were higher. It will keep the class interesting.


"Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent."
-Victor Hugo

Positive Environment

I will strive to keep my classroom a positive environment. It will be a place for students to be able to learn, and share their thoughts. I will try to always have a positive attitude, and encourage that behavior within the children. It will be a time for the kids to have fun, and use their imaginations. Everyone will have the same opportunities to excel in my class.

"I have spread my dreams beneath your feet. Tread softly because you tread on my dreams."
-W.B. Yeats

Tools/Technology

My classroom will always be opened to new technology. It's so important to teach our students how to use this gift so that they can communicate with the world. Technology creates all kinds of opportunities for the children.
Here is a list of a few tools that I will as a future teacher:

1. Webquests- This makes learning so much fun for the kids, and it encourages them to think outside the box. It also discourages "burp back education".
2.Google- Google has so many good advantages for the classroom. The children can create their own presentations. It also allows them to email, and create forms.
3.Skype- It's so easy to use; I taught myself how to use it in 5 minutes. It encourages communication with other students or teachers.
4. Blogging-Students can write their own opinions and ideas for everyone to see. It encourages creativity.

"We live in a society exquisitely dependent on science and technology, in which hardly anyone knows anything about science and technology." ~Carl Sagan