A PRESENTATION FOR THE POSITION OF LEAD TEACHER CANDIDATE NAME: PRISCILLA SANNI-THOMAS AUGUST 24 TH, 2014

Education Philosophy My Philosophy- willingness to go the extra mile to finding the appropriate approach in methodology for reaching learners. To create a stimulating learning atmsophere with continual encouragement and genuine concern.

Education Philosophy Values I Uphold As a Teacher  involving families in the welfare of their wards  caring about the student’s holistic development  viewing students’ interest as a guide for teaching  Responding adequately to students’ needs by being prepared through continual learning  encouraging autonomy and delping develop creativeness and critical thinking  Allowing students to set own goals concerning

Classroom management Plan Possible Factors Affecting Students Performance  Layout and decor  Inconsistent rules, expectations, punishment  Defining roles of teacher and students (collaborative effort)  Unidentified system of dialogue or teacher-student feedback

Suggested Model for Adoption Hybrid Classroom Model  Combines virtual experience with in class instruction  Accessible to students for personal practice and still gives an opportunity for in-class clarification  Student directed and centered (autonomy, mastery of skills, creativity)  Allows self-paced learning (flexible)

Role of Students in Learning Active and involved role  exploration (leads to discovery, hence innovation)  lessons plans that are student interest based  rules, rewards, punishments (greater responsibility to comply when they are involved)  Interactive learning activities

An Inclusive Professsional Learning Community Involves fostering an interactive and interconnected relationship between all stakeholders of education.  My students  My teacher colleagues and school staff  Administration  Other professionals who contribute to the community’s development

A Typical Day in My Classroom  A welcoming atmosphere facilitated by the layout and décor  Serene atmosphere, easy to maneuver, accessible materials  Wall posters on reminders of weekly lesson goals, expected comportment  Students working in groups, individually and others with me  Students exploring further on computers, others discussing the solution to a problem they encountered, others researching on topics from lesson  Best of all, happy students in a safe and motivating environment

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