Technology Integration: Technology integration is becoming a popular topic concerning education. Technology may prove to be useful for some of the lessons and activities that I would like to do with my student. I do not think that technology needs to be used constantly, but it is important to integrate it into the classroom. At the same time, I feel that it is important to have a “Back-up” in the event that the technology does not function correctly or if there are students who do not care for that particular type of technology.
Teacher and Leadership Style: I am a democratic leader who leans towards the authoritarian end of the leadership styles. It is important to believe in your students and take an interest in their lives, but I do not think that it is appropriate or beneficial for the teacher and student to be friends. I have had great relationships with my colleagues which were not friendships. We were able to have fun and interact in a friendly manner without crossing any lines. I feel that a teacher student relationship should be the same. The teacher is still, in a way, “the boss.”
Assessment: Being more of a progressive thinker, tests and quizzes, I feel, are poor ways of assessing students. I may give a low stakes quiz in the area of vocabulary, spelling, or grammar if I must, but I think that I may think of much better ways to assess my students. I am a huge fan of projects and portfolios.
Classroom Climate: The classroom should be a comfortable and safe place for students. I want my students to understand why there are rules in my classroom. I think I may allow the students to create their own rules and if I would like to add my own to the list, I will with an explanation. The teacher as well as the student should have a say in how the class is held, but the teacher should still have control and authority over the classroom.
Organization of classroom: Since I think that variety is important to a classroom, I feel that the organization of my classroom will not always be the same and will change frequently depending on the lesson or activity.
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