User:Evonx002

I am an undergraduate college student who is majoring in math education. My plan is to become a teacher (hopefully without having to go another semester on top of the four years). My mother is also a teacher and I her work has inspired me to do the same.

I have been doing my student observation hours, which has helped form my philosophy of education. I want my students to understand the material and the applications of it. Activities are a good way of keeping a student's attention. I believe that is the teacher's job to make the students learn the material. I think student's should be grouped by ability. That way those that need extra help can get it, while those who understand it will not have to wait for the slower learners. I think my instruction will have both lecture and group problem solving. I think groups are important, because students can learn through sharing their knowledge. I want my stdents to feel free to ask questions. I think that the classroom should be a relaxed environment. Parents should have up to date progress reports. If the student is not motivated, the parents should be able to see that and do something about it. My students should learn how to use a TI-83 calculator, which will make their work easier. Also, m students should be familiar with some math programs on the computer. At the beginning of the year, I plan on giving them a quiz to see what information they remember from their previous math courses. This will give me an idea on what material we should spend more time on.