Teacher Improvement

Throughout this course I have strengthened my knowledge of academic content pedagogy. I believe that my teaching has improved because I have focused more on the needs of my students, and not so much the standards an curriculum of the state. I have built stronger rapport with my students, and because of my outreach my students enjoy class more, ask more questions, and are eager to participate in whatever the lesson may be. I make my rules and expectations clear at the beginning of the class for each assignment, and the students get right to work because they understand and looking forward to the finished product of what is being taught/learned. With each unit I give a pretest, whether oral or written, to see the progress (or lack thereof) of my students. With the pretest I am able to adjust my lessons to accommodate those students that need more help, and those students who need more of a challenge. Paying my students more attention and focusing on their strengths and weaknesses has allowed me to become more effective in my classroom. I am already thinking of ways to change my units for next year to adapt to the new possibilities.



Can a teacher ever stop learning? Can a teacher ever stop learning from his/her students? I know I don't!