My Previous Teaching Philosophy:
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My Teaching Philosophy Now:
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Comparing the two lists, a few key words are repeated. Community, equitability, accessibility, autonomy are shared between the two lists, all being prominent in my teaching philosophy. The few differences involve a movement toward more student-centered learning, involving routines and class structure as well as love and logic as a disciplinary tool. Collaboration was added, as students should be prepared for the collaboration that occurs in the real world, as well as the life skills that accompany class.
- What events/moments/experiences changed or refined my earlier perspective to look at and revise my teaching philosophy now. And what thing did not change on my list? Why?
- How does my art piece (or the process of making this art piece, material choices, etc.) represent this change or revision?
- How does my current understanding influence my path of be/coming an artist and educator?
I believe that over this semester, my other classes have taught me about the format of teaching, involving the factors such as routines and classroom set up for success of students. This is the largest change in my analysis of my teaching philosophy. While not all aspects of what I would like to be as a teacher are represented, the most important aspects to me are reflected. More information is provided above on the specific differences between the lists.
My art piece represents how teachers must don all different aspects of teaching to be a teacher. They must show all facets at once, much like scales. I added each felt piece to the tshirt by needle felting the wool through the cotton. I can always add more scales to this shirt, in accordance with learning and growing more, as teachers are always learning and improving. The meditative process of needle felting is a lot like the way a teacher should approach each student as an individual, as a scale on a gown of scales, with just as much care and attention as any other scale.
I currently am preparing to student teach this fall. My teaching philosophy will be with me then, as well as in the future. This will change and grow with me, creating the best environment for the students to learn and grow in. I aim to meet all students where they are at and create a community within the classroom. I am going to be a student-centered teacher, working to grow the students in their paths to adulthood.