Teaching Philosophy

I believe the fundamental role of the teacher in primary schools is to provide

students the skills and values to become: intrinsically interested and active in their
education; analytical of their physical, social and cultural environment; and digital
citizens capable of negotiating the ethics and hazards of information technology.

I facilitate students interest in education through maintaining a high level of student
engagement and selfregulation. A teaching environment in which students feel that
their interests, abilities and beliefs are valued will create a positive atmosphere in
which participation and risktaking are encouraged. It is also important that students
take an active role in deciding the direction of their learning and critically reflecting
on this process.

An analytical attitude can be fostered throughout the primary years by providing
students with various perspectives with which to view their environment. These skills
can be taught explicitly, modelled in the classroom and applied within familiar
contexts to question the truths they will encounter throughout their daily lives. I
believe opportunities should also be provided for students to experience new social
and cultural texts and environments.

These educational opportunities must be provided to all students within our
classroom through differentiation of learning experiences and resources to
accommodate all ability levels and any learning difficulties. Achieving the potential of
all students within the class can also be increased by preparing lessons that consider
the various learning styles evident within the class.

In these and other areas student success can be driven by maintaining high
expectations for students, both academically and personally. Students can only be
made aware of their own capabilities by explicitly establishing and reinforcing high
standards throughout the curriculum. I believe this approach is essential in
empowering students to improve the individual goals to which they aspire.

In achieving these outcomes it is vital that teaching be viewed as a dynamic process
that requires continual evaluation and professional development. I see the ability to
assess new educational philosophies and programs for ways in which to improve my
classroom as the most significant asset in improving my current teaching practice.



Marcus Arvidson