Over my summer with the BGC I was able to put my philosophy of education to the test and really see it in action. I was very surprised by how it worked and am confident in myself as an educator to make it happen.
My philosophy is all about bringing my students into an environment and be able to share and communicate their experiences and understanding to one another, and then be able to take that knowledge with them out into society. I feel very strongly that what I teach and what they learn is vital to how they will behave and interact in society. I want my students to be thriving and spontaneous individuals dedicated to bettering our world. And through my time at the BGC I felt I was well on my way to making a difference with the kids.
My time working with the kids and other staff gave me a bunch of time to plan, implement, and assess the learning and enjoyment of the kids. Because no matter how much your students may know, if they aren't having fun, they won't benefit from the experience. If they aren't enjoying themselves and wanting to go out and share their learning with others, then I have failed as a teacher. I desire a movement of education in which my students will be ecstatic and ready to go out into the world and spread their knowledge and understanding with others in meaningful conversations and situations.
By working with the club this summer I was able to truly understand my philosophy and want it even more for my students.
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Reflecting on my BGC Summer
This summer has been an extremely important and educationally rich summer for me. I have had so many opportunities to both teach others and learn myself. I have been given the chance to work with kids while also communicating with parents and other staff as well.
My time at the BGC was very influential and educational. I was given opportunities to teach my own lessons, plan last minute activities, and work with other staff to create collaborative projects and activities. In doing this I have been able to look at my experience as an education major and use what I learned to help me in my future teaching career.
I learned a lot about my own teaching and how to change or adjust that teaching to fit everyone. Not all of my lessons and activities worked out perfectly. And not all of them were fun for everyone, but I asked questions and took information from what I say during the activities to better them and learn why they weren't working. I asked my students what they thought about certain activities and took suggestions from them to try and make them more fun and enjoyable.
Through this, I was changing my thinking and planning activities that they would enjoy. As much as I would like to think I understand all kids, I really don't. Everyone is so individual and has their own self that I need to remember what was fun for me as a 3rd grader, might not be fun for them. This was a big step I took while planning activities.
I learned a lot about my own teaching and my philosophy while at the club. I took a lot of time to just step back and think about why or how I was doing something and making sure I was doing it the best way possible. Not just for myself, but for my students and their learning as well. It was a very informative summer and I am very appreciative for it.
My time at the BGC was very influential and educational. I was given opportunities to teach my own lessons, plan last minute activities, and work with other staff to create collaborative projects and activities. In doing this I have been able to look at my experience as an education major and use what I learned to help me in my future teaching career.
I learned a lot about my own teaching and how to change or adjust that teaching to fit everyone. Not all of my lessons and activities worked out perfectly. And not all of them were fun for everyone, but I asked questions and took information from what I say during the activities to better them and learn why they weren't working. I asked my students what they thought about certain activities and took suggestions from them to try and make them more fun and enjoyable.
Through this, I was changing my thinking and planning activities that they would enjoy. As much as I would like to think I understand all kids, I really don't. Everyone is so individual and has their own self that I need to remember what was fun for me as a 3rd grader, might not be fun for them. This was a big step I took while planning activities.
I learned a lot about my own teaching and my philosophy while at the club. I took a lot of time to just step back and think about why or how I was doing something and making sure I was doing it the best way possible. Not just for myself, but for my students and their learning as well. It was a very informative summer and I am very appreciative for it.
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