The Workshop Report / Teaching Philosophy
The Workshop Report
Tyler, Christopher W. Final Workshop Report: Art Creativity and Learning. National Science foundation, 2008.
https://www.nsf.gov/sbe/slc/ACL_Report_Final.pd
QUESTION 1
In which way do the arts are useful in the learning process?
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Teaching Philosophy
Source: Writing a Teaching Philosophy Statement
QUESTION 2
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STUDENTS' WORK
Morgan Cartularo
Meditation and exercise write up
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I really enjoyed taking a few minutes at the beginning of class to re focus and adjust to the next part of my day. The days have been blurring together since the pandemic began and going from class online to class in person has been very strange. After the few minutes of stretching and the eye-contact exercise I felt more settled in class. I was also very tired before because I had a 2.5 hour lecture right before this and getting up and moving a little re-energized me. The eye contact exercise was really interesting because now we’re rarely in close contact with strangers. It makes me wonder how kids in elementary school are going to be affected by social distancing and the lack of socialization.
Teaching philosophy statement
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I believe art and music should be mandatory throughout high school and encouraged in college
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I believe teachers should adapt to individual student’s needs
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I believe in creating a hands on learning environment
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One-on-one learning with students that require more assistance
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Open communication between students and teachers to limit the classroom hierarchy
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I believe there should be less of a focus on grades and tests and more of a focus on projects, discussions, papers etc.
Ryan McCaffery
As an educator, my philosophy is that it is important for all students to learn no matter their learning style or individuality. In order to unlock a child’s true potential and help them harness their individual talents and strengths, teachers need to able to not only facilitate and guide their students, but also allow students’ to be independent when necessary and develop upon their own likes and interest.
The way that I feel this can be done is by encouraging open communication and dialogue between the teacher and students, as well as the students themselves. I feel like by having an open classroom setting where students get to discuss lessons and thoughts amongst each other, they will begin to recognize their own individuality and become confident with their thoughts and style of learning and behavior. This will encourage them to ask questions and acknowledge their own curiosity.
Brielle Lumia
Fundamentally, learning should be a fun, exploratory experience. Students should feel that they are in a safe space, one in which they feel comfortable asking for assistance and receive it in a way that is personalized and best suited to their learning style.
Collaboration is the driving force behind my intended teaching style; lessons should be activity and group-based rather than exclusively predicated on lectures. The classroom chairs should be set up in a half-moon shape rather than in rows. Students are owed the opportunity to learn in an environment where they can learn from one another and their individual experiences and viewpoints help to shape the classroom just as much as those of the educator. I aspire to earn respect as an educator not through subservient fear but through mutual respect and understanding of my students. I ultimately want to establish an environment filled with curiosity, laughter, and a sense of collaboration to facilitate a future generation of thinkers and learners who are respectful of differences and thrive in group problem-solving settings.
Gabi Horowitz
I thought this exercise was extremely helpful in terms of allowing all of to not only feel more comfortable individually, but also within this classroom environment. I think the music and the activities were very calming and comforting as well. Although the ending where we were staring at each other seemed uncomfortable for a minute, I thought it was useful because it is something that is not normally done but should be. I think it is so important for us to feel comfortable with our classmates in order to establish a positive learning environment.
Teaching philosophy statement
As I begin my career as an educator I want to teach my students how to absorb knowledge creatively and to think abstractly and outside of the box. I think this philosophy of thinking creatively within the core subjects of education is crucial to promote self confidence and self improvement for students as they continue to go through every stage of their educational lives. I value creative thinking so highly because it was something that was not stressed enough for me throughout my education until I chose to pursue teaching as a career. Categories were formed and opinions were made by my teachers and peers if one was not good at science or math, which is something I intend on steering clear of as an educator. I want my future students to understand the importance of creativity and pursuing their interests every day. I also want to stress the interdisciplinary of subjects early on so students understand that it is okay to not be “good” at every subject, and that there are ways to combine your interests and the subjects that may not interest you as much in school.
I also value many different art forms, and I think they should be introduced early on to students. I had the privilege of taking an art history class online in high school that changed my life. I learned to value the history of art as well as learn to dissect art. This is something that I would have never knew I had an interest in if it was not for this class. This also influenced me to study abroad and take art history in a foreign country. I believe students should and need to have the opportunity to explore many art forms in order to establish their own individual likes and dislikes.
As a future teacher I also value open communication within my future classroom, which I think is directly correlated to students’ comfort level not only with peers but with the subjects being taught. I believe if students are more interested and feel more comfortable with what they are learning they will want to succeed more.
Haley Grey
As a lifelong learner, I aim to teach with high expectations for all students. All children are unique and have amazing talents and skills to offer within a classroom. By setting high expectations for all students I am preparing all students to be learners both in and out of the classroom. It is my ultimate goal to create a safe, welcoming environment, in which all students feel inspired to try and make mistakes, and learn from their mistakes. I hope to create an environment that is open to communication and all emotions by being honest and vulnerable with my students. By opening up communication channels I hope to encourage students to make connections between themselves and the peers, as well as connections between themselves and the material being taught. By acknowledging my role as a facilitator and guide in the classroom I hope to assist each child independently to help develop their potential for learning. I will teach curriculum by incorporating all learning styles, incorporating creative aspects, as well as ensuring that the content aligns with student backgrounds. I will utilize hands-on learning opportunities within lessons.
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