Learning+Philosophy

Brittany D. Anthony Learning Philosophy Instructing Educational Technology **Reflect and write the answers to these questions:** //1. What was PK-12 school like for you? What was memorable and why?// PK-12 was a great experience for me. There were so many different teaching styles throughout my life. I’ve encountered dry and boring teachers. I’ve also experienced passionate and exciting teachers. I know each and every one of my teachers wanted their students to succeed. Many of my dull teachers stand out right now. There were only a handful of exciting teachers in my life. One memorable time during my PK-12 experience was in 7th grade. My 7th grade science teacher was extremely passionate about teaching and helping her students learn the material. She made learning fun in every way possible. She’d provide candy for the class and integrated that into her lessons. When instructors integrate things that children like into their lesson plan, it just makes the class more enjoyable. //2. What did you like and what didn't you like?// I liked my excited teachers who thought outside of the box to better my learning. I disliked the boring teachers who didn’t attempt to make the class fun. I really enjoyed when my teachers deviated from the norm. I was very happy when I was able to watch a movie or get on the computer in class. I think technology definitely makes the classroom more pleasurable and exciting.

**What does literature say?** //3. Read// //** three articles **////. Read the// **//articles below//** //OR find articles that pertain to your area of// **//instructional interest//**//. You need to have a total of 3 articles about the "ideal teacher". Make sure that you have hard copies of the articles.// **//Highlight//** //them and// **//interact with the reading//**//. IF you find different articles, make sure that you also print them out. Answer the following questions about each article in your Google docs://
 * //What was the main idea?//
 * //As an instructor, what was valuable to you?//

The main idea of __Why Teachers Matter__ was to introduce the readers to three different teaching experiences. They wanted us to see the obstacles and issues teachers have to go through. I believe the article also wanted us to show more appreciation towards teachers. As an up and coming instructor, this was valuable to me because I know I’ll be able to relate to many of these situations in the future when I do begin to teach or train.

The main idea of __Education: The Case For Making__ was to stress the need for us to redesign schools. The author fees that if we redesign the schools, we’ll be able to better meet the needs of individual students. Personalized education is the key in this article. As an up and coming instructor, this article was very valuable to me. I now know what I should do to improve teaching and learning.

The main idea of __Who is the Best Teacher: Do Different Kinds of Students have Different Preferences__ was to get students’ perspectives on the qualities of effective teaching. There hasn’t been much research on what students think about effective educators. The authors felt it was extremely important to understand and value the students’ views. As an up and coming instructor, this article was valuable to me because I was able to hear what the students had to say about the teachers they’ve experienced. Based on their responses, I can learn from them and better myself as an instructor.

**Your Belief** //4. Now, when you think of the ideal classroom, think about the following:// · //How do students' learn?// · //What kinds of things do I really want them to learn? Give examples and support with articles.// · //What would be the best way for them to learn what I want them to learn??? Give examples and support with your reading and articles.// · //What would you want your ideal classroom to look like? Give examples and support with articles that you have read.// When I think of the ideal classroom, my students’ learning styles definitely come into play. I understand that all students learn differently. I want to try and incorporate different techniques to meet all of these learning styles and needs. I would want my students to learn information that can be beneficial and directly applied back to the real world. In the article, __Education: The Case For Making__, there were students in a program/school called Met who were able to design their own personal curriculum, which would prepare them for the real world. Giving the students the option to choose what they want to learn would be the best way for them to learn, in my opinion. If the students actually have the opportunity to pick something they’re interested in, I believe they’ll be more eager to learn and understand the material. This just goes back to what I mentioned about the article __Education: The Case For Making.__ Over 90 percent of the Met graduates went on to attend two-year and also four-year colleges. This just proves that this tactic is working and is very effective. I’d want my ideal classroom to be technologically sufficient. In the article __Education: The Case For Making__, I read that every student in the Met program had a computer. I want each and every student to have access to a computer in my classroom. I want open space for my kinesthetic student to be able to move around and physically play with the innovative learning tools. There will be a SMART Board in my classroom to keep the learning interactive and also engaging. My goal is to meet each and every learning style need in my classroom.