My commitment to teaching and learning
My passion was the driving force behind my decision to become a teacher and has kept me devoted to this profession. I have always wanted to be a teacher since I was a child. This is, without a doubt, my mission and purpose in life. Teachers were created by God to make a difference in the world, and I am one of those teachers who is dedicated to meeting the requirements of all students so that they can build a growth mindset in goal-setting and be successful in their holistic development.
Some teachers tend to enjoy working with students who comprehend new topics quickly and do their homework assignments on time, however, the students who are the most disruptive and disengaged are generally the ones that require the most attention from the teacher, a truth that is often overlooked. Teachers must make a personal commitment to engaging with difficult students. Academic progress can begin once the trust in the relationship has been built, which may take some time. I will constantly seek new knowledge and pedagogical approaches so I can have a passion to kindle and create a love for learning in the hearts of all students. As an educator, I am convinced that my profession will provide the zeal for students to be their best and contribute to society’s development.
As a committed teacher to my profession, I have to also think about whether or not my students’ needs are being met. A student who did not eat breakfast would benefit from a granola bar and would be able to concentrate better; nevertheless, a student who has been neglected would benefit from additional personalized attention. A teacher’s job is difficult, but because I am in it for my students, I have to consider those who may require additional care. These are the small differences that distinguish individuals who are actually called to the profession from others who are simply teachers.
My inspiration for enrolling in the MSED program at Walden University
As a teacher, who believes in continuous growth and development, I decided to enroll in Walden University’s MSED program for a variety of reasons. First, over the last few decades, students’ learning styles have evolved. Students are no longer seated in typical rows in classrooms to receive purely teacher-led education. As a result, in order to satisfy the requirements of my students, I must keep up to date with the finest current instructional approaches.
Second, as a teacher, I must be able to communicate with students at all levels and truly feel that professional development benefits students’ overall development Green, A. (2010). Teachers must learn to adjust their instructional delivery methodologies to meet the requirements of all students, including those in special education, gifted and talented, English language learners, and general education. Not upgrading myself I will not be equipped with the necessary tools to effectively carry out my duty.
Finally, discover how to successfully use data to make the greatest instructional decisions while also ensuring that instruction is matched to state standards’ rigor. As a Teacher, I can better learn how I can use valid and accurate data collection and analysis to monitor students’ learning and the success of their teaching strategies. Knowledge evolving and discovering new ways to carry out my responsibilities as a teacher is critical. As a result, accepting this new challenge in upgrading my study was essential for me. Having a Master’s degree in education has been one of my personal goals that time has also allowed me to pursue.
Every educator should look into a variety of options to keep their education going as lifelong learners. There will always be new things to learn and ways to help all students. In the end, it is the responsibility of every educator to focus on a road of continual improvement in order to provide greater service to students.
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This video is an example of my professional practice, and it illustrates my enthusiasm for teaching and learning. In March 2020, in my little North Carolina living room. When schools shuttered their doors in reaction to the COVID-19 school closings, I had to quickly think of new ways to teach my students because I had very little awareness of digital resources at the time. When all teachers produce virtual instructions, it left an indelible impression on the global education system. I had to change gears in order to satisfy the requirements of students and their families. This video of me teaching was my initial method until I was able to manage computer tools to allow students to be more engaged. I very quick transition was made from face-to-face to advance online teaching and learning through the school administration and teacher collaboration. The school administration implemented online professional development that caters to the immediate usage of online learning digital materials. Collaboration of teachers led to the discovery of development and sharing of online learning materials.
During this challenging time, parents and students had issues adjusting to online learning, however, through communication and assistance beyond contact hours they were able to quickly adjust.
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