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Teaching Philosophy

Christina Lewis

Regent University
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Teaching Philosophy

I believe that every student is able learn and that a student and teacher relationship is

important. A teacher is a large part of children's growth. In a classroom, the teacher is a leader

and is more important than any other factor in the advancement of students’ knowledge.

Dedication to the material and knowledge of how students’ learn is crucial. This starts before

students enter the classroom. A teacher can prepare by setting up the classroom as a learning

space with lighting, desks, and classroom procedures. Addressing a classroom, the practical

aspect of structure is an important part of managing the students and setting the climate. Setting a

system of routine with clear boundaries is very important for my classroom.

Students need to be trusted; however, they also need to be able to trust their teacher in the

classroom. It is important that each year starts with a foundation of trust. My ethical foundation

for interacting with students comes from Biblical scripture. The apostle Paul wrote, “But the fruit

of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-

control; against such things there is no law” (Galatians 5:22-23, NIV). I hope to represent all of

these attributes to my students. Even though I am not a perfect person, I strive to make my life

and conduct reflect the high moral standards that are communicated through scripture. When I

am consistent in my character and they way I present myself to the students, I begin to build a

layer of trust because they know they can rely on me. This trust can also manifest through

showing each student that they have something valuable to contribute. If students know their

teacher believes in their abilities, they will be encouraged to participate and learn no matter their

level of achievement.

Once students arrive, the teacher can extend this to provide a space where all students are

given proper attention. An excellent teacher will detect when and how students get confused and
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provide direct instruction to assist on an individual basis in addition to a large group. An

exceptional teacher provides clear standards that the students must reach and effectively

measures their progress towards those goals. A teacher must have a wide foundational

knowledge to be successful, but a dynamic delivery is often what makes or breaks a student’s

interest or degree of learning. Both work in tandem to engage students and achieve learning

goals. Success is achieved when the teacher has done everything in their power to help the

student meet learning objectives.

Students can, and should, be intrinsically motivated, they also can work well with clear

extrinsic expectations. With the subject of English lies an interesting mixture of creative

expression with exact rules. Undoubtedly, I will encounter students who have a strong creative

drive and willingness to perform. I want to encourage creative pursuits to be unfettered. In my

classroom will be a mixture of free expression and clear expectation because I believe that

students can handle both. No child is a lost cause. My faith helps me view each student as having

value, no matter what thier ability level or difficulties. I also believe that metacognition helps

advance students skills and is a crucial part of the learning process. Students should have a

chance to reflect on their areas of growth independently and with their peers. Conversations

about learning should always be occurring with the teacher and between students. It is important

to me that students gain understanding of their skills and opportunities so they can seek to

improve if they so choose.

The teacher’s approach to the classroom is incredibly important. While the decisions

made may differ over the years of classes, the importance of intentionality has come into focus.

With my faith as the foundation, the interactions with students and success of the class can have

a head start. In teaching, many things are unexpected and no two classrooms are the same. The
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consistent idea of preparation, both mentally and spiritually sets students up for success. A

prepared teacher feels more confident to adjust than a teacher who has not prepared at all. This

covers everything from the material to the development stage of the students. A teacher can look

ahead and perhaps learn to anticipate the needs and struggles of students. No teacher is

guaranteed success with every student, but a teacher should always be ready play a role in a

child’s success. Every child is unique in some way, as they are carefully made in the image of

God. A teacher should approach every new student as though they have the potential to do great

and amazing things. It is easy for teachers to become caught up in the negative encounters and

students who are not willing to learn. But ultimately, a Christian teacher is a conduit of God’s

love and should be willing to extend that love to every student.

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