When I look back to my younger days, I realize that the times that I learned the most, was when I had fun. I am not saying that the goofiest teachers were the best teachers, I am stating the fact that the teachers that went out of their way to create engaging lessons were the teachers that I remember the most fondly. Their lessons stick with me, because they were memorable and enjoyable to learn. The brings me to my philosophy of teaching. I believe that students should enjoy their education. If we want students to enjoy learning, then we need to create lessons that truly engage and enthrall our students.
We all know that it is nearly impossible to truly hold the attention of each and every student, but that does not mean that we cannot try. It is my goal to have my students leave my classroom and have them tell others about how much fun they had while learning with me. Now that is not to say that I want them leaving and saying that they love my class because they sat around and talked to their friends. I want them to share what they learned with their parents, and profess that they actually had fun learning the information that they were sharing at the dinner table.
I teach intensive students, students that have already given up on themselves, and that feel that the education system has given up on them. My goal is to let them know that I care about their education, I care about their futures, and that I will show I care by working as hard as I can to teach them the concepts that they need to know in order to be successful in their futures.
Engaging students is not about tricking them into enjoying learning, it is teaching them that learning can be fun if they are willing to try.
So this is my philosophy: Have fun in class with your students, help them to learn to love education, not dread going to school. Like reading, when we model our love for learning, we help students to do the same.
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