About me
My name is [Student], and I am a student at FSW. Though I enter the teaching program in the fall, my journey to this point was not always so decisive. Before this point, I was just taking classes in subjects that interested me, primarily math. It was not until I was in calculus I that I was approached with the suggestion to become a teacher. The idea weighed on me. I was always the go-to person when a classmate needed help, and I always believed that the best way to learn something is to try and teach it. To have a career where I can continuously learn, and to have others succeed, seemed ideal to me. I decided to take introductory classes this semester, to see if this path was the one for me. It seems to be so.
Teaching Philosophy
My teaching philosophy, as cliche as it sounds, is to promote lifelong learning. But that is not my only belief. I hope for progress, for the students to see how far they have come. I want to promote interest in the students, to help them during their period of self-discovery. I personally find that a mix of interactive lecture and project-based learning is a good teaching method. I also believe in the importance of flexibility, so my teaching methods may change in response to the student needs.
Course Expectations
When I first signed up for this course, I thought it would be a filler class. I did not expect to do more than learn about Smartboards and review Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. I was wrong, in the best way possible. Before this class, I was reluctant to use and learn about new technology. I did not even have basic things like a Twitter account. This class encouraged me not only to use technology effectively, but to constantly explore and try new tools. This class also helped me to improve my writing ability, which I admit could definitely use work. Overall this was a worthwhile class and I would recommend something similar to this for all college students.
