• Teaching Philosophy . . .

     

    The purpose of education is to foster a student’s innate desire to learn

    1. The teacher must act as a guide in the student’s own discovery process
    2. Extend the walls of the classroom into the community
    3. Integrate the curriculum across the domains of education

    Expand the growth of the whole child

     

    The teacher must act as a guide in the student’s own discovery process

    •         Interact with a variety of technologies

    •         Assume the role of processor and make critical connections for the class

    •         Approach each child as an individual

    •         Differentiate learning through a variety of teaching strategies and evaluation methods

    •         Present information in numerous ways to develop the different intelligences
     

    Extend the walls of the classroom into the community

    •         Capitalize on “teachable moments”

    •         View education as a discovery process

    •         Take advantage of field trip opportunities

    •         Incorporate the community into everyday lessons
     

    Integrate the curriculum across the domains of education

    •         Approach learning as an adventure

    •         Immerse students in subject matter

    •         Connect to all facets of the curriculum

     

    Approaching education in this manner will foster development of the whole child and create deeper connections that will assist in the development of a life-long learner