Freedom to Teach means that I can use my professionalism, experience, and training to help my students realize their full potential in becoming citizens of the world with the knowledge to make intelligent decisions.
This Freedom means that I can do these things without the yokes of Standardized testing and VAM scores which have no relevance to the real world for which I am preparing my students.
This Freedom means that I can do these things without the yokes of Standardized testing and VAM scores which have no relevance to the real world for which I am preparing my students.
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Freedom to teach puts the trust back in the teacher to know her students best and to have their best interests at heart.
By knowing my students and how they learn and what material needs to be mastered, I can design lessons, discussions, and activities that yield the best results. Freedom to teach is not a free-for-all where the teacher does "whatever she wants," but it is a healthier learning culture that trusts a teacher's expertise and experience by removing restrictive and redundant oversight that often hinders creativity and learning.
By knowing my students and how they learn and what material needs to be mastered, I can design lessons, discussions, and activities that yield the best results. Freedom to teach is not a free-for-all where the teacher does "whatever she wants," but it is a healthier learning culture that trusts a teacher's expertise and experience by removing restrictive and redundant oversight that often hinders creativity and learning.
Thank you for sharing! I agree!
To me, freedom to teach means the freedom to teach my students in the way that they best learn.
It is the freedom to not rewatch to a test.
It is the freedom to not rewatch to a test.
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Freedom to teach, to me, means being allowed the autonomy to use any and every resource available that will assist me with my craft.
It means being given the opportunity to teach and reteach as needed and allowing the time necessary to make sure every student receives a high quality education. It also means that we are open to constructed criticism and suggestions that will build up my confidence to continue in my effort in being successful with every objective being taught. It means I can be open and honest with my students to create relationships that will strengthen the communication in the classroom along with developing a safe community that students trust and feel comfortable every day they are in our classroom. Lastly, it means going beyond the boundaries of reading, writing, and arithmetic, it is teaching coping and life skills that will be planted in each student in hopes that it will continue to be watered and grow so that when it is needed, that tool will be readily available for each student to use. I. LOVE. MY. JOB!
It means being given the opportunity to teach and reteach as needed and allowing the time necessary to make sure every student receives a high quality education. It also means that we are open to constructed criticism and suggestions that will build up my confidence to continue in my effort in being successful with every objective being taught. It means I can be open and honest with my students to create relationships that will strengthen the communication in the classroom along with developing a safe community that students trust and feel comfortable every day they are in our classroom. Lastly, it means going beyond the boundaries of reading, writing, and arithmetic, it is teaching coping and life skills that will be planted in each student in hopes that it will continue to be watered and grow so that when it is needed, that tool will be readily available for each student to use. I. LOVE. MY. JOB!
Your love for your job shines through in your post! Thank you for sharing!
I really, really do. :)
Freedom to teach means that I am respected and supported by all stakeholders of the institution, as I try to facilitate students in an effective manner.
In so doing, I will utilize the 21st Century teaching strategies so as to equip students with the skills needed to function effectively in our evolving society.
In so doing, I will utilize the 21st Century teaching strategies so as to equip students with the skills needed to function effectively in our evolving society.
I really like that idea. The future of work and society is constantly changing, and its important that teachers equip the students with the necessary skills to be able to handle that change. Thank you!
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Freedom to Teach means releasing yourself from the pressure and anxiety driving us to DO more: to have Insta-worthy classrooms and adorable door decorations, and just TEACH your passion.
It means being open and vulnerable with your students and your colleagues so that opportunities for connection and inspiration can present themselves. Freedom to Teach is the permission we all should grant ourselves to remember why we're here and how we want to manifest our why every. single. day.
It means being open and vulnerable with your students and your colleagues so that opportunities for connection and inspiration can present themselves. Freedom to Teach is the permission we all should grant ourselves to remember why we're here and how we want to manifest our why every. single. day.
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To me, freedom to teach means the ability to do what is best for my students' academic and social/emotional development.
It means having the resources and administrative support necessary to fulfill that calling.
It means having the resources and administrative support necessary to fulfill that calling.
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Thank your for sharing what Freedom to Teach means to you!