Teaching Philosophy
““The most important attitude that can be formed is that of desire to go on learning.” - John Dewey”
I’m a teacher who is always ready to learn. Learning comes from listening with an open mind. Creative practice offers an experience of responsiveness to others, a way of being present in the world, of reaching out and being seen and heard. (Lowenfeld, 1957 in Burton, 2009) In my class, students will always be heard and acknowledged.
Students will be introduced to different materials to help them to render ideas deeper. As an educator, I am aware that every student has different learning styles. Presenting materials beyond the traditional art class materials will give opportunity to students to express their ideas more richly.
Students learn and adapt the best when interacting with their environments. (Dewey, 1953) I will use progressive education as a guide to approach and recognize students’ diverse backgrounds in culture, gender, race, religion, and learning abilities. As a culturally responsive educator, I will lead and conduct rich and healthy discussion by presenting diverse lesson materials that involve multiple cultures.
As an educator, I will work with students as a team. I believe open discussions among students is a key to communicate and understand each other as a team. Throughout my journey as an educator, I look forward to learning from my students by teaching them.
