Philosophy of Teaching

This past week I had my "interview" for candidacy, which was not hard or nerve racking at all. It was very informative about what is ahead. One thing that stood out was the advice to know or define your own philosophy of teaching. I thought this was great advice. It will help me in the future be better prepared for interviews . Also to have a defined philosophy of teaching will help me get through this process called school. So this is what I am learning to do. I know it will be something that I will have to put a lot of thought into, so I haven't started yet! :)

Tolerance

I learned today what it felt like to be discriminated against. I was in a class that was discussing a controversial topic. The person that was heading the discussion made it very clear that anyone who had an opinion based on a faith could not respond. I realized that if I had anything to say it would be void. What I believe about that subject is based on my faith in Jesus Christ and what the Bible says. It was difficult to be in a "open" discussion about having more tolerance for a group of people, but yet there was no tolerance for a faith based argument. I will remember this when I have a class room. I want to create an environment where discussions can happen without trying to "win over" people and exclude other opinions.

Sunscreen

I learned that sunscreen is good!
Over my spring break I learned a valuable lesson: sunscreen is good! I decided to go to Dauphin Island and read. I have been reading the Chronicles of Narnia. As I laid in the hot sun I let the time go before I realized I was burnt. I totally forgot to put on sunscreen. So needless to say my back is burnt and I have learned a lesson. I will remember this in the future.