MY
PERSONAL TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
My name is Thobile Sambo I am a first year student at Tec Siyabuswa studying towards a Bed for
foundation phase. I am going to be foundation phase teacher and this is my
teaching philosophy.
A
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY- is a statement that i construct to guide
me as a teacher. This philosophy does not always stay the same it will evolve
as I change or gain more insight into the teaching profession and how I fulfill my role in it
.
My philosophy will help me develop the process
of learning and teaching with my learners because I will be guided by the
conceptual elements that I will gain after my training as a future foundation
phase teacher. Those elements are Caring which means that as a teacher I
should be concerned and show empathy to my learners. Accountable meaning
I should be liable to account for one’s actions. Critical meaning the
ability to understand conditions that give rise to the present reality. Reflective
meaning intentionally considering situations from multiple perspectives and
carefully considering experience. Support and nurture learning process
which helps me to understand how learning occurs in general and in different
subject areas. Diverse educational contexts which is exhibiting a wide
range of cognitive, linguistic, cultural, social and physical differences
.
Teaching has always
been my passion and my goals as a future foundation phase teacher is to help
the young minds of the nation develop the sense of knowledge and also help them
equip new skills. I believe and I know that I can help them realize their
potentials. I will also help students find their voices because it will help
them to communicate with me as teacher and with their fellow classmates and be
able to stand in front of a class and be listened to, this will boost their
self-confidence. I will also encourage students to articulate and follow their
values. I will also provide support to my students needs to meet challenging
academic demands and also help my students to master the fundamental of their
studies. A good relationship between the two always gives good academic
results. I will also engage my students in whatever activity we going to do
because it will help me to know my students better and also know their
weaknesses so it can strengthen our teaching and learning relationship.
Achieving those goals
and seeing good results out of them will be a great honour to me because it
will encourage me to push forward for a better working relationship with my
students. It is stated in the conceptual framework of the University of
Johannesburg that they are training us to be a Critical, Accountable,
Reflective, Caring, Support and nurture learning development and Diverse
educational context teacher.
The teaching and
learning process will be a point where by I need to put into practise what I
have gained after my training as a foundation phase teacher. My teaching and
learning process will include the following; Planning, Evaluation, implementation
and Assessment. As a future foundation phase teacher I would like to have a
good teaching and learning relationship with my learners because I know that it
will be easier for me to achieve or meet the curriculum implemented for my
grade. In my teaching process I would allow discussions between me and my
learners, interaction between the learner and the teacher, adaptation by the
world, by a teacher and action by a learner and reflecting on the leaner’s
performance by me as a teacher and the learner
.
I see myself as good
product teacher that will be bounded by the conceptual framework of the
University of Johannesburg. I will try to be the best possible teacher that one
can be so that my standards can meet the conceptual elements of Uj. I will play
remarkable roles that will benefit my students in a prosperous way. I will be a
subject matter to my students, I will be accountable for everything. I will be
the best organised teacher and also try my level best to meet the needs of my students.
I will allow effective communication between me and my learner’s by being a
good listener and be easily approached if they have any personal issues in
their lives. My responsibility as a teacher will be to keep each student
information confidentially. Most of all I will treat my learners with respect
so they can respect me back.
A student needs to be open to me about any
matter that he or she may have so I can be able to implement and evaluate.
Students should also make studying their priority, they should also concentrate
in class so that we can be on the same page. Students should also ask where
they need clarification, should also obey the classroom rules to promote punctuality.
Students should come to class presentable so they cannot disturb other learners
by their self images. Most of all students should respect me as teacher to
avoid unnecessary conflicts and delays to our learning and teaching.
In order to promote
optimum learning a well conducive learning environment must be provided.
Learning must take place in an environment that is well equipped for learning
and has all the resources. The language of communication that is used to teach
must accommodate all students in order to promote effective communication. Students
with communication barriers such as speech impairments, hearing impairments
should be identified and be looked after so they can also be able to learn and
understand what is taught.
The teaching profession
is a professional practice that is underpinned or supported by many values
which are controlled by the South African Council of Educators which deals with
the registration of teachers, promotes professional development of educators
and promote ethical standards. Some teaching philosophies outline very well
that we as teachers must be professional at all times so that our profession
can be well respected and encourage others by our actions to take teaching as a
profession and yes it is true we must make the teaching profession be recognized and be respected by the society. We need to value our profession a lot so the
society can value and respect it too.
