Humor

I believe that humor is a bright outlook on life that is light-hearted, and makes your mood and day better. I want to bring an appropriate amount of humor into my classroom. The humor will always be appropriate in nature whether from me or from the students, and that will be made clear early in the school year. However, I want the students to be able to laugh and joke, so that they know school doesn’t have to be this boring place. I want them to enjoy learning and being at school. If the students enjoy coming to school, they are more likely to learn the core subjects and social values we teach.

Creativity

I believe that creativity is a part of everyone, and it needs to be opened, explored and nurtured. I believe creativity is simply expressing and thinking in one’s own way. I will encourage my students to find their creative ways, and I will help them expand them. I will allow them choices on assignments so that they can show their creativity. I might let me choose between drawing a picture to illustrate a story or write a different ending. This creative freedom has them focus on the lesson material, and enhance their understanding in their own way. I would also give creative projects such as the solar system for example, and let the students decide how to represent that whether through drawings, pictures, models, or any other way.

Computer Lab in Classroom

I think that it is crucial to have computers in the classroom. They are a great tool which can be used in many ways. The computer can be used to help students who have disabilities such as being deaf or blind. There are computer programs that can help these students still be successful on the internet. The computer can also be used for the students who might be behind in reading or spelling. A great website for reading is www.starfall.com and it is very enteractive to keep the students engaged. Also the computer can useful for students in general for researching topics, typing work, and making presentations to share with the class.

Importance of Core Subjects

I believe that an understanding of core subjects will change your life. It will not only get you into college and get the higher paying jobs, but it also will improve your quality of life. If students know the core subjects they will be active citizens, and make better choices for themselves. If students understand mathematics, then they can better manage their finances. If students understand English and language arts, then they will be able to communicate effectively and know how to use those skills in the business world for their jobs. If students understand science, then they have a better understanding of environmental issues and can help promote change. If students know history, then they know the mistakes from the past that shouldn’t be repeated.

Respect for Others

I believe that respect for others means that you take into consideration the thoughts, beliefs, values, and feelings of others around you before you speak or act. It also means to respect the belongings of others as well. I will respect my students, and I, in turn, expect them to show respect for me as their teacher and for their classmates. I want them to learn to respect others early on in their lives. This means that I will not allow students to be picked on or bullied in my classroom. I will not allow laughter at anyone’s mistakes or inappropriate behaviors. I also will not tolerate the act of damaging or stealing others belongings in my classroom. When student's learning respect for others, it also enhances their interpersonal developement and enhances their friendships with their peers.