by Karen Greenberg

Created on: April 19, 2009   Last Updated: April 21, 2009

My Teaching Philosophy

My parents raised me on the assumption that all children will live up to the expectations placed on them. Because of this, failure was never an option, but I also knew that I was never alone. As a teacher, my parents' ideals will be my motivation. Children WILL live up to (or down to) the expectations placed on them. My goal will be for each student to achieve greatness at his or her ability level, knowing that his or her teacher believes that success is possible through hard work and perseverance.

In my classroom, the teacher, parents, and students will form a team. Each team member is essential in the education of the child. As the teacher, it will be my job to be the team leader and coach. I will be responsible for being sure that state standards are being met, instructing each student in a way he/ she learns best, and assigning projects or homework that reinforce the topics covered in class. The parents should act as assistant coaches and cheerleaders on our class team. Their mission will be to provide guidance and motivation. They will encourage their students by making sure homework is completed on time, staying engaged in their child's education through close contact with the teacher, and showing interest in the student's learning through participating in family projects that are assigned. Parents will be encouraged to stay motivated in their role through weekly progress reports and class newsletters. Learning is not a solitary activity, especially for elementary-aged children. It is my belief that parental involvement is essential to the education process. The student, of course, is the star player on our team. Each student will be expected to come to class every day on time and ready to learn. He or she will be expected to be prepared for class with the necessary supplies and have assignments turned in by the due date. Homework should be completed to the best of the student's ability and be neatly done. Neatness counts on all projects as I believe that pride in one's accomplishments is an important part of learning. By taking a team approach, the student is never alone on his or her educational journey. Together we can customize a learning plan as needed.

I believe that each child learns differently, so they need to be treated as individuals. This will be seen especially in how I provide homework assignments. Students will bring home work based on their needs. For example, children who are grasping a math concept quickly may bring

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