My philosophy of education is, what I believe to be, the perfect foundation Class Vision Boards-

for the classroom that I will run one day. As most teachers would agree that The first thing I would love to see
your philosophy should reflect what you value most in a student and their happen sooner than 10 years from
work. But we also must consider what we are expecting for the future as now is a class vision board. Every
well. In my opinion, a student's success is not measured by test scores or schools should be encouraging
responsibility, but rather how they use their knowledge in a positive way. My teachers to create a google forum
hope is that my students will remain curious minds long after they leave
where students can write their goals
elementary school. And I hope that this visual essay will grant you some
and inspiration for the year. This will
insight as to how I plan on instilling these attributes into an elementary class.
not only boost their likeliness of
achieving those goals, but also gives
ALL ARE the teacher an idea of what their
students educational attitude is. With
WELCOME this information teachers can tailor
their lessons to a classes interest so
that they're more likely to retain the
I will inspire, teach, and support my material. For example, if a bunch of
Application Storytelling- students to be the best version students write about how they love
In order to fuel student's creativity, of themselves, so they will become being outside then the teacher can
we must give them the power of productive and caring members of plan an outdoor biology lesson where
choice. Or at least a simulated choice. society one day. - Kylie Goodman students observe plants or bugs.
In younger grades especially I think it
would be a completely engaging
experience if I used a choose-your-
own-adventure type application
Virtual Reality Sciences-
during story time in class. This gives One thing I believe could really change the science game is virtual
students as a group the opportunity reality. This gives students the chance to see things like planets and
to direct their own story. Which in animals up close and personal without any danger or travel. Imagine
turn teaches them about action to teaching a first-grade class about basic astronomy and they are allowed
reaction, and consequences vs. to virtually walk on Saturn's rings in class. Or map the constellations
Rewards for your actions. This would from their desk. Another example would be using VR headsets to let
just be a fun way to get kids involved students walk alongside an endangered animal species for biology class.
in what is usually a one-sided activity. This kind of technology would create the most immersive classroom
content that most schools have ever seen.