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“Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school,”
-Albert Einstein.
school system’s job is to empower their students with the tools and knowledge that will aide
them in gaining independence. Equipping students with knowledge is giving them resources that
Effectively Teaching
Clarity in teaching promotes student learning. Making objectives precise and clear for
students will result in greater success. For example, defining a lesson’s objective allows not only
teacher, but the students to set the stage for learning built on progress. Designing lesson plans
based on student ability is essential. Having realistic expectations will further student’s abilities.
Effective lessons will be challenging but not frustrating. Teaching should always be student-
centered.
Ensuring that students are physically safe is critical, but beyond that, it is important
that each student is mentally safe. Helping students become aware that it is ok to be unsure, ask
questions, and make errors, will encourage them to participate and take academic risks. When
students recognize that mistakes are an opportunity for increased learning and proof that they are
feedback with parents early on will build a foundation of trust. Parents need to be updated
frequently to help them become more involved in their student’s learning. The teacher should be
updating parents on both positive and negative aspects of behavioral and academic progress.
Assessment
prepared and equipped with tools needed to succeed. Effective assessments are designed to
demonstrate an accurate representation of what a student knows. Tests are purposeful for both
students and teachers and display what content is mastered and what needs to be retaught.
Learning
Learning needs to have purpose. Expectations should be clear for students to see and
refer to. Teaching curriculum in a way that makes sense to students and applying it to their lives
is of upmost importance. Giving students resources that can be applied to everyday experiences
will make students want to learn. For example, teaching a class how to count money will enable
them to accurately understand how to pay for things in a store and how much change to expect
back. A teacher who is excited about teaching curriculum will help get students excited as well.
Educating students is an extremely important job. If done correctly students will grow
academically and gain knowledge with each day. Teaching requires a great deal of hard work
and dedication. I feel privileged to be part of such a wonderful profession and see first-hand the
positive affects teachers can have on students inside and outside of the classroom.