My Philosophy of Teaching Mathematics
Mathematicians are creative thinkers that define the premise of life through differentiated instruction, concepts, and applications. The beauty of Mathematics is illustrated in the conceptual knowledge, procedural fluency, and critical thinking skills that become second nature. The role of a Mathematics Teacher is to provide a pathway for students to elaborate on these skills and develop their own patterns into real life applications.
As an educator, it is my role to provide constructive lessons in my classroom. I believe lessons excel beyond the curriculum and it is important to incorporate skills when applicable. Mathematics is flexible in the aspect that there are gray areas. Unless specified, there are multiple different methods to solve, manipulate, and evaluate problems. These scenarios are both equational, but also can be incorporated into non arithmetical scenarios. Finding the beauty in mathematics reveals the relevance of mathematics in other subjects, as well as its existence in daily life. Take algebra for example, the concept of solving an equation is to first isolate the variable and then solve a process referred to as the order of operations. This process can also be used to model examples of daily tasks for students to accomplish. Ways of achieving this include behavioral interventions, social and emotional learning, understanding cognition, and developing patterns in which they feel most successful.
Myself, I strive to be a special education teacher. Students with exceptionalities excel when they are supported with the appropriate formula that meets their needs. With my organizational and problem-solving background in mathematics, I can navigate ways to enhance their procedural fluency using visual manipulatives like flow diagrams. I will teach students how to optimize their strengths to overcome their limitations and transform them into positives. Every student learns differently and incorporating adaptive techniques into differentiated instruction with tangible manipulatives such as base 10 blocks and snap cubes will guide them. Building confidence can be achieved in group activities. Collaboration in groups gives students the opportunity to discuss their conceptual knowledge when brainstorming unique patterns and processes in mathematical practice. Playing catchy arithmetic songs in the classroom will promote differentiated instruction for students who benefit from auditory learning in grasping the content.
My students will be given the same chance to succeed as any other student. Learning these methods can help a child with disabilities learn skills to become independent, get a job, and be able to prosper in the real world. It is my role to provide an experience for them and guide them, to utilize these mathematical skills in these areas of their lives. My philosophy of teaching mathematics is to provide methods and skills for students to become independent and succeed.
As an educator, it is my role to provide constructive lessons in my classroom. I believe lessons excel beyond the curriculum and it is important to incorporate skills when applicable. Mathematics is flexible in the aspect that there are gray areas. Unless specified, there are multiple different methods to solve, manipulate, and evaluate problems. These scenarios are both equational, but also can be incorporated into non arithmetical scenarios. Finding the beauty in mathematics reveals the relevance of mathematics in other subjects, as well as its existence in daily life. Take algebra for example, the concept of solving an equation is to first isolate the variable and then solve a process referred to as the order of operations. This process can also be used to model examples of daily tasks for students to accomplish. Ways of achieving this include behavioral interventions, social and emotional learning, understanding cognition, and developing patterns in which they feel most successful.
Myself, I strive to be a special education teacher. Students with exceptionalities excel when they are supported with the appropriate formula that meets their needs. With my organizational and problem-solving background in mathematics, I can navigate ways to enhance their procedural fluency using visual manipulatives like flow diagrams. I will teach students how to optimize their strengths to overcome their limitations and transform them into positives. Every student learns differently and incorporating adaptive techniques into differentiated instruction with tangible manipulatives such as base 10 blocks and snap cubes will guide them. Building confidence can be achieved in group activities. Collaboration in groups gives students the opportunity to discuss their conceptual knowledge when brainstorming unique patterns and processes in mathematical practice. Playing catchy arithmetic songs in the classroom will promote differentiated instruction for students who benefit from auditory learning in grasping the content.
My students will be given the same chance to succeed as any other student. Learning these methods can help a child with disabilities learn skills to become independent, get a job, and be able to prosper in the real world. It is my role to provide an experience for them and guide them, to utilize these mathematical skills in these areas of their lives. My philosophy of teaching mathematics is to provide methods and skills for students to become independent and succeed.