Tuesday 9 December 2014

Personal statement

PERSONAL STATEMENT


I have sound knowledge and understanding of curriculum, learning, assessment theories and Treaty of Waitangi implications. I can effectively plan in-depth programmes, develop and implement assessment strategies that promote effective teaching and learning practice. My goal is to create and maintain a healthy interactive learning environment that caters for the needs of all students.



I have excellent communicative and people skills. I am trustworthy, responsible and committed to learning and teaching. I look forward to challenges, enjoy to laugh and to work with a team of highly motivated professionals. I will offer any school a highly motivated, energetic staff member, who is willing to tackle challenges, be involved in extra curricula activities inside and outside the school environment.

PHILOSPHY STATEMENT

Through my teaching practice aim to empower, motivate and encourage children to reach their full potential. I believe that a strong relationship between student, home and school is the key to the foundation of ongoing learning. I aim to empower students to talk about their learning and successes, and understand what next steps they need to take in order continue their progress in learning.

A co-constructivist framework underpins my teaching philosophy. Under this notion students and recognised as an in-depth source of knowledge and are encouraged to share ideas with their peers and teachers throughout the learning process. Knowledge and understanding will be gained through hands on authentic investigation and exploration of their surroundings.



Curriculum delivery will focus on building upon children’s prior knowledge through notions of scaffolding, modelling , using exemplars and by using examples from real life situations.



I understand the essential need to develop strong ties with the community. In turn helping to provide important background knowledge of the child and developing trust and understanding between myself and the community.



Upholding my philosophy of co-constructivism is the notion of reflection. Through reflection I will continue to develop my own practice, learning and professionalism. I will explore my own existing ideologies and reconstruct goals and plan based on knowledge gained through personal experience, professional learning opportunities and research. I have an open mind to constructive criticism and welcome feedback that will help further the development of my own teaching practice.