Motto: "It is easier to build a child than to rebuild an adult"
My teaching philosophy
My decision to pursue a teaching career, is due to my intrinsic desire to make a positive impact on the life of a child. Teaching is a noble and highly rewarding profession in which one is able to directly affect change in the lives of others and I cannot think of a better way to contribute to the betterment of the society. I believe that early
education is crucial for individuals to develop necessary, life-long skills and
attitudes in human development. As
teachers, it is our duty to provide a nurturing, safe environment for children to
make mistakes and solve real life problems that they will encounter outside of
classrooms. Thus,
my teaching motto is 'It is easier to build a child than to rebuild an adult'.
My teaching style can best
be described as one that incorporates a diversity of teaching methodologies and
techniques. I am a strong advocate of hands-on and minds-on learning because I understand
that learning occurs when a child is fully engaged in the process; making personal
connection and application of knowledge. I believe that optimal learning takes
place in small group, with positive reinforcement and adult scaffolding. I understand
the importance of differentiated learning to appropriately address the
different learning styles and needs of children in order to become an effective
educator. Consequently, it is extremely important to determine each child's
dominant learning style and monitor children's holistic development through
authentic assessments.
Furthermore, parents are important figures in children’s lives. According to the Reggio Emilia's approach, parents are
children’s first teacher; the parent’s role mirrors the community’s role, at
both a school wide and a nation level. A teacher can inspire, guide and do
whatever she can for the child, but without reinforcement at home and support
from families. Therefore, there is a need for educators and parents to work collaboratively
for the best interest of the child. I believe in promoting a home-school
partnership through take-home kits for each term, weekly updates in
communication book and exchange of important information of the child regularly.
To conclude, my goal as a teacher is
to instill a passion for lifelong learning within children while providing them
a nurturing and inclusive educational environment. I hope to continuously
improve my teaching skills and tools necessary for children's success through sharing sessions and continuing professional development courses.
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| Stay humble, Be passionate |
As of now (2015-2020), my professional goals are as followed:
Short Term
- To establish a wide array of classroom management repertoire (ACHIEVED)
- To be able to communicate with parents effectively (ACHIEVED)
- To be a leader in early childhood field in Singapore (ACHIEVED)
- To pursue postgraduate studies (ACHIEVED)
- To be a speaker at a national, regional and international conference (Work in Progress!)
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| to learn and improve constantly |
I will develop my professional skills through the following strategies:
- By regularly requesting for feedback on my teaching skills and communication with others from my colleagues and employers,
- By participating in professional associations, alumni groups to exchange resources and pedagogy regularly,
- By performing self-reflection and evaluation on my every teaching moments both professionally and personally,
- To develop professional skills through career mentors to learn from experiences, for advice and support regularly,
- To undergo workshops/training to learn about latest early education trends and to improve as an educator constantly,
- Be an action researcher within my own classroom in order to improve pedagogy.