It takes a unique individual to educate young minds, especially when teaching mathematics. The complexity of mathematics involves more than computational skills. It allows students to enhance their problem solving skills, which allows them to analyze the factors or causes contributing to a situation. Students will also learn to think abstractly, where they will understand the generalizations of mathematical situations. By teaching students these skills, I will be able get students to view mathematics with a whole different perspective.
Every student has a unique style of learning; they may be visual, auditory, or kinesthetic learners. which is why it is crucial as educators to identify their strengths and weaknesses in order to construct our lessons to fit the needs of our students. With differentiated instruction, I can provide different students with different avenues to learning. It is our job as educators to accommodate every student in our classroom, making sure that all students have an equal opportunity to succeed. Whether the student has a 504 plan or an IEP, all students need to be accommodated for. Many, if not all school districts have inclusion classrooms, so it is pivotal to know how to educate students with such needs.
It is absolutely essential as an educator to develop a relationship with your students. Forming a bond with my student allows them to gain my trust, which will lead to the students respecting me. Respect is earned from being the kind of person you want your students to become. Quality teachers, especially mathematics teachers, that have exceptional character, excellent communication skills, and congeniality will be the ones that gain the respect of their students. Once that trust and respect is developed, it is essential as a math teacher to engage my students. Hands on activities make the classroom environment more appealing to the students, and using manipulatives can be used to introduce, practice, or remediate concepts within mathematics.
Striving to motivate individuals is a difficult task, largely in a mathematics classroom. Students believe the material is too challenging, and they give up. As an educator, it it my obligation to show my students the unbelievable things that mathematics can do. With technology today, it is effortless to perform mathematical procedures that involve intricate detail and tedious arithmetic. Different programs such as Geogebra, Mathematica, Desmos, and others allow educators to visually represent what cannot be done simply with paper and a pencil. These easily accessible programs make abstract concepts more straightforward, and more interesting for the students. Implementing these programs into my classroom provide a more diverse and challenging learning experience.
Every student has a unique style of learning; they may be visual, auditory, or kinesthetic learners. which is why it is crucial as educators to identify their strengths and weaknesses in order to construct our lessons to fit the needs of our students. With differentiated instruction, I can provide different students with different avenues to learning. It is our job as educators to accommodate every student in our classroom, making sure that all students have an equal opportunity to succeed. Whether the student has a 504 plan or an IEP, all students need to be accommodated for. Many, if not all school districts have inclusion classrooms, so it is pivotal to know how to educate students with such needs.
It is absolutely essential as an educator to develop a relationship with your students. Forming a bond with my student allows them to gain my trust, which will lead to the students respecting me. Respect is earned from being the kind of person you want your students to become. Quality teachers, especially mathematics teachers, that have exceptional character, excellent communication skills, and congeniality will be the ones that gain the respect of their students. Once that trust and respect is developed, it is essential as a math teacher to engage my students. Hands on activities make the classroom environment more appealing to the students, and using manipulatives can be used to introduce, practice, or remediate concepts within mathematics.
Striving to motivate individuals is a difficult task, largely in a mathematics classroom. Students believe the material is too challenging, and they give up. As an educator, it it my obligation to show my students the unbelievable things that mathematics can do. With technology today, it is effortless to perform mathematical procedures that involve intricate detail and tedious arithmetic. Different programs such as Geogebra, Mathematica, Desmos, and others allow educators to visually represent what cannot be done simply with paper and a pencil. These easily accessible programs make abstract concepts more straightforward, and more interesting for the students. Implementing these programs into my classroom provide a more diverse and challenging learning experience.