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    Elizabeth Cuatecontzi's teaching philosophy focuses on creating a nurturing and engaging learning environment for all students. She believes every student deserves a quality education tailored to their individual needs. Her goals are to inspire students, foster positive character development, and involve parents and community in the learning process. She aims to motivate students through varied teaching methods incorporating technology, group work, and hands-on learning. Elizabeth views assessment as a way to facilitate learning when students are involved in self-evaluation. She also believes classroom organization and making the content meaningful and exciting are important for student success. Her vision is for the classroom to be a safe, inviting place where children love to learn.

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    Teaching Philosophy Statement 1

    Teaching Philosophy Statement

    Elizabeth Cuatecontzi

    Cal State University of Dominguez Hills Carson, CA


    Teaching Philosophy Statement 2

    Teaching Statement

    One of the perks of an academic life is the opportunity to interact with young and bright

    students most of whom are at the threshold of stepping into the real world. Every child should

    have the right to learn and get a quality education. Every child that enters into the classroom

    should feel safe and comfortable. It should be an environment full of nurturing and enriching.

    Teaching focuses on; each individual child and his/her educational needs, the teaching strategies

    to help the child achieve his/her highest potential, the development of positive character traits

    which are essential in becoming a productive citizen in today's society, and parental involvement

    in their child's mental, physical and emotional development. It gives me immense satisfaction

    and joy that I will have the privilege to take part in the initial stages of their journey. It will also

    provide me a platform for improving my own skills both in terms of expressing myself.

    Vision

    What makes a great teacher? I believe that the transformative power of an effective

    teacher is something almost all of us have experienced and have understood on a personal level.

    If we were particularly fortunate, we had numerous exceptional teachers who made school an

    exciting and interesting place. Those teachers possessed a passion for the subjects that they

    taught and genuine care for the students with whom they worked. They inspired us to play with

    ideas, think deeply about the subject matter, take on more challenging work, and even pursue

    careers in a particular field of study. A teacher should be aware of his/her students' emotional,

    social, psychological, and physical development as well as their cognitive growth. According to

    Ladson-Billings, “Similarly, interaction within the community provides rich, multicultural

    experiences to young minds”(1995,p.160). To this end, a teacher should view parents and

    community members as true parents in the educational process. They provide a motivational
    Teaching Philosophy Statement 3

    framework for each learning opportunity. I would like to strive to motivate and engage all my

    students in learning rather than simply accepting that some students cannot be engaged and are

    destined to do poorly. I believe every student is capable of achieving success at school and I will

    do all that I can to find ways of making each student successful.

    Mission

    Individualized instruction is an integral strategy to aid children with different learning

    preferences. In order to meet individual challenges, lessons must be structured into learning

    modalities by incorporating auditory, kinesthetic, and visual techniques. Applying a variety of

    approaches to the learning process is equally important, Use of cooperative learning strategies,

    integration of technology into the classroom, as well as guided individual instruction are all

    necessary to provide an environment where children will use self-discovery and a hands-on

    approach to learning.

    Learning is a means of assessment; assessment drives instruction. Assessment resembles

    good instruction when it occurs during typical learning activities. In order to facilitate learning I

    will involve students in the process of assessment by showing them rubrics of their work, giving

    them a self-check and self-evaluation exercise, and have them learn self-appraisal. This will help

    students develop the ability to judge their own accomplishment and to set goals for themselves.

    Classroom organization is also a key concept to consider when teaching. If students are in

    a classroom that is unorganized or set up in a way which hinders learning, it is not a good

    situation for anyone. I would find creative, new ways to have the room set up and to help my

    students learn. For instance, “we put them in groups of four with a supply area in the middle of

    each... We tried groupings as heterogeneous as possible, mixing kids who were stronger in math

    with those who were weaker”(Wasserman, 2008,p.17). I like her idea of grouping the students
    Teaching Philosophy Statement 4

    that are having difficulties with students who are stronger in that certain subject. Students will

    feel more comfortable asking one another questions rather than asking the teacher. I believe this

    is a great strategy for the classroom organization. I also believe in teaching content that is

    meaningful, applicable, and inviting to students. If they do not see the point of the subject matter

    then they will not be interested in it. In 2007, Peterson found that “the challenge is for teachers to

    make connections between what the students talk about and the curriculum and broader

    society”(p.29). If students are not interested in the topic it is our job to make it fun and exciting

    for them to want to learn. I also believe that high energy levels and a positive attitude from the

    teacher are key elements to a successful learning environment.

    Learning should be fun and exciting. My classroom will be an inviting and safe place

    where children will feel comfortable, and love to learn. The most rewarding aspects of teaching

    are the self-satisfaction and fulfillment, which come from having the opportunity of providing

    learning opportunities and sharing my knowledge with students, parents and colleagues, as well

    as observing the children grow academically. The appreciation shown by the parents by either a

    phone call, notes or visit make this profession very rewarding.


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    References

    Au, W., Bigelow, B., & Karp, S. (2007). Rethinking our classrooms, volume 1: Teaching for

    equity and justice. Milwaukee, WI: Rethinking Schools.

    Ladson‐ Billings, G. (1995). But that's just good teaching! The case for culturally relevant

    pedagogy. Theory Into Practice, 34(3), 159-165. doi:10.1080/00405849509543675

    Wasserman, L. (2008, September 10). A Marriage Made in Math Class. Retrieved October 24,

    2016, from http://www.edweek.org/tsb/articles/2008/09/10/01math.h02.html

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