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Finally, collaboration is not only conducive, but vital to a wellfunctioning classroom. If collaboration is encouraged and opportunities for it
are provided in the classroom, then students will extend their learning and
will gain a social skill that is critical for them to become successful
individuals. Through collaborating in learning, students can gain new
perspectives from their classmates, can acquire knowledge, and can learn
how to work through differences. The same thing can also be said from a
teachers standpoint. By collaborating with other teachers and faculty in my
school, community, or beyond, I am growing as an educator for the
betterment of my students.
This three-pronged approach is something that I feel is evident in my
classroom if anyone were to come in and observe my teaching. These
fundamentals will not only enhance students learning, but will also help them
become confident and competent individuals. Although these principles are
grounded and essential for student growth, I will always be receptive to
ways that can help improve myself as a teacher. It is my professional
obligation to continue to be a learner, which is crucial for my students to see
as a model for what I expect of them.