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What
I love about teaching is that each day, each year is different. I feel that
I continually learn new things. A quote by Ben Sweetland
inspires me: “We cannot hold a torch to light another's path without brightening
our own.” My students often have unique ways of
analyzing the mathematical concepts that we discuss in class and they sometimes suggest an approach that I
had not considered. They yearn for meaningful examples to satisfy
their curiosity of why math is important and where is it applied. One would think that teaching would be
boring after a while, teaching the same material year after year. But that
is so far from the case! Every year is different because the students are
different and they bring with them their different perspectives. My students are truly engaged in learning
which does make my job incredibly challenging at times. The gifted endorsement I recently completed
afforded me to learn strategies to better meet their needs and thus enhance
student learning.
Artifact 2: Communication
I make a point to establish
connections with parents at the beginning of the school year, letting them
know that their concerns are important to me. My contact information is provided on the
course syllabus that is distributed to students and parents at our open
house in August. Open and effective
communication promotes students’ well-being and success, therefore enhancing
their learning experience. Whether
it is through email, phone calls, or personal contact, I encourage
communication from students and parents throughout the year.
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