LISA PICKARD, EDUCATOR

Lisa PickardMy Philosophy of Teaching2011

LISA PICKARD

LISA PICKARD Educator

Mother

Advocate

Student

Family

Friend

Who Am I ?

“Light the Night Walk “ Team AlexandraThe influences on my

philosophy..

Mentor

Life- Long Commitment

toEducation

Pre- College

Elementary

John A. Sciole

Middle

Aurora

Middle

School

High Schoo

l

Lancaster High

School

College

Erie Community

A.A.S.Criminal Justice

Hilbert College

B.S.Criminal Justice

University of

Buffalo

B.A Psychology

Niagara University

M.S Ed.Early

Childhood and

ChildhoodEducation

Birth-6

Life-long Commitment to Education

“Education is not preparation for life:

Education is Life Itself”-John Dewey (Pioneers, n.d.)

Pragmatist

RealistExistentialist

The Pragmatist in MEInstruction stresses the process of learning as problem-solving.Importance of interaction between student and the environment .The environment is constantly changing Truth is mutable.Reality and Truth is based on Experience.

The Realist in MEStudents construct theories of the world around them and use the Scientific Method to test those theories.Students know because they use their senses to gather data, sort data, form concepts, and test.Curriculum is presented systematically. Organized into subjects. Logic can be both deductive and inductive.

The Existentialist in Me:Students do have to make personal choices about their future.Students do have free will. One should reflect and take the time to figure out who they are currently and decide who they want to become.“Each person has the potential for loving, creating, and being” (Ornstein and Levine, 2008, p 174).

My Blended

Philosophy

Me

Progressivism

Essentialism

ME

I agree with the theory of progressivism on education, in that, students should be active and learn to solve problems, then reflect on their findings. Society is ever-changing, Education needs to change with it. Focus on the child. Promote and build on their interests BUT strike a balance between their interests and the new core curriculum (as in the Essentialism Theory on Education). Children at the Elementary Education level need to be presented the essential knowledge and skills as a starting point to their education. Everyone needs a basic foundation from which to build their interests. How can a child possibly know what interests them if they do not know what exists? Through hard-work, discipline, and a strong knowledge base they can begin to construct their own ideas, test them, and draw conclusions-- and then decide what interests them.

My Theory of Elementary Education

Montessori

Addams

Dewey Dewey

Addams

Montessori

Montessori: Early Childhood Development-I believe is best for birth to 5 years old.Adapt child’s environment to his or her needs.Activities are modeled, demonstrated, and then children are allowed to explore with self-directed learning.Teacher is the guide. This assists a child’s sensory, muscular, and intellectual development.Emphasis on a prepared environment to facilitate physical activity. www.montessori.org

Dewey: Childhood Development through Elementary School and on..Children are social, active human beings ready to explore and gain control of their environment.Through interaction with the world children solve problems by using the scientific-method.Children learn how to think reflectively which leads to personal and intellectual growth.Knowledge is continually changing.Education and Life are interrelated, not separate entities.Children learn best by hands-on learning, experiential education.Supports multicultural education.

www.johndewey.orgAddams:Elementary Education and continuing.Supports Multicultural Education.Schools restore a sense of community. Socialization and education of the child. The bridge between a child’s immediate environment and the society as a whole.Encourages strong family support.Children explore environment

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The Pioneers Who

Inspire Me

Student Centered

Teacher Centered

Provide nurturing

environment

When based on

students

interests

students more

motivated to

learn and be

successful

Teacher as a

facilitator, guide,

director

Balancing Subject

matter and the

student’s Interests

or needs

New Core

Curriculum

Study a common

body of required

subjects while

exploring diversity

with in those

subjects

The 3 R’s

Facts and concepts

presented but

allow for creativity

and encourage

class engagement

At the elementary

level students

need to be

presented with a

variety of

information so

that they can

decide later on

what interests

them.

I agree with Dewey that there needs to be a balance between subject matter and students interests and needs. At the Elementary level, students need more guidance and instruction than they do at the Intermediate levels. I believe that there should be structure to the instruction and curriculum but I also believe that you must allow students the freedom to explore within each lesson.

Pla

nn

ing Purposefully

planned lessons and activities with clearly described goals and objectives to motivate and engage students. Ensuring that all unit and lesson plans are constructed to meet the NYS Common Core Standards and Policies set forth by the school district.

Lesson plans are constructed using a Backwards Design Planning Model. Lesson plans include: a specific objective, NYS Core Standards, preparation and prior knowledge pre-requisites, a clear set of steps outlining what is to be taught beginning with an anticipatory set (to motivate and engage), accommodations for all students with exceptionalities , remedial and enrichment plans, closure, and proper assessments.

Instr

ucti

on Using multiple

teaching models, strategies, and a constructivist approach to education students will explore, interact socially, discover and construct knowledge based on experiences and prior knowledge.

Utilize a balance of Direct Instruction,Presentation and Explaining, Concept Teaching, Cooperative Learning, Problem-Based Learning, andClassroom Discussion.

Various grouping methods for instruction and task completion will include: Whole Group, Small Group, Partner, and Individual groups

Assessm

en

t

Assessment should be simple to implement and deep for

sustainability and should involve teachers, students, parents, and

administrators.Eight Big Ideas of Assessment(1) Assessment serves different purposes: diagnostic, formative, and summative (2) Assessment must be planned and purposeful both informal and formal (3) Assessment must consist of a range of types including oral, performance and written tasks(4) Assessment and Instruction must exist together, as assessment informs learning (5) Students learn best when assessment results are given in words, so they know what they did well, what they have done poorly, and what they must do to improve (6) Assessment is a collaborative process(7) Performance Standards are essential for effective assessment(8) Professional Judgment is needed when reporting and grading student achievement Collect sufficient sample of work and data through use of Portfolios, exams, standard tests, oral and other written communications

Cooper,D.(2006). Talk About Assessment, Thomson and Nelson, Toronto, CA, p 4-5.

Establish Clear Classroom Rules, Procedures, and Expectations

that govern movement, talking, time management, and behaviors appropriate

throughout daily activities. Take the necessary time to

explicitly teach and ensure each student is clear on these

policies.

Utilize the Principle of Least

Intervention.

Successful management sets students up for

success in future grades.

Purposefully Plan

Enforcement of rules and procedures must be swift,

fair, and consistent. It must take into account a students age, cognitive,

and socio-emotional development.

Set up an effective learning environment that

encourages inquiry, exploration, discovery, and

cooperative learning. Engage learners.

Mutual respect. Positive

Reinforcement.

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Students are INTRINSICALLY motivated to learn.Use extrinsically motivators less and less as

intrinsic motivators take hold.Building a community of life-long learners.

Success breeds further learning. Excitement grows as students want to be their personal best.

SUCCESS

Students begin to learn when their basic needs are met.

Encourage students to express themselves.Students feel valued. Once students are comfortable

they begin to learn, understand, and grow as individuals..

Use praise and encouragement for positive behaviors.The environment is fun and exciting.

Utilize and Understand Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs . Take the time to KNOW your students- personal life, academic strengths and weaknesses, likes/dislikes,

learning styles. KNOW your students family- background, culture, beliefs , parental support and involvement.Be genuine. Show respect, love, convey belonging, interest in personal and academic life and growth.

Provide safe, secure environment conducive to learningSlavin, R. E. (2009). Educational Psychology: Theory and Practice with

MyEducationLab (9th Edition) (MyEducationLab Series) (9 ed.). Columbus, OH: Pearson.

CLASSROOM MOTIVATION

It is crucial at the

elementary level that students receive a

multicultural

education

Value DiversityErase discrimination and

prejudice

Multicultural Education Promotes

Respect, Acceptance, Individuality

Prepares student to live and

contribute to a global

society

Multicultural Education

Opposing Multicultural Education IS NOT AN OPTION

Teachers help students to grow

to become independent self-regulated life-long

learners

Prepare students for a successful

future, contributing to a

global society

Promote teamwork,

friendships, peer culture

Provide the safe, nurturing place for students to learn and grow

Build self-esteem and confidence

Impart knowledge and

empower students to

construct new knowledge

The Purpose of the Teaching

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My Class Not my Class

What do I want my Class to Look Like?

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Elementary Educator

Continuing Education in Literacy and School Administration

On-Going Professional Development to develop computer skills to integrate the latest technology into the classroom

The END…

(Not Quite)

This is just MY beginning as an Educator!References

Ornstein, A. & Levine, D. (2008). Foundations of Education. Boston: Houghton Mifflin.

Pioneers In Our Field: John Dewey - Father of Pragmatism | Scholastic.com. (n.d.). Teaching Resources, Children's Book Recommendations, and Student Activities | Scholastic.com. Retrieved November 23, 2009, from http://content.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3424