Joshua Laguit
Professor Lori Lovitt
TEL 311
17 September 2020
Alphanumeric Outline
I. Teaching History
A. Education History
1. Secondary Education (Mathematics), BAE – (Fall 2018 - Present)
a) Fashion Minor – (Fall 2019 - Present)
2. Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College Math Mentor – (Spring 2019)
3. MAT 170 - Precalculus Tutor – (Spring 2019)
B. Current Position
1. Mathematics Teacher – Mesa Public Schools
II. Philosophy of Education
A. Purpose of Education
1. Development of skills and knowledge
2. Opportunity to attain ambitions and goals
3. Find purpose / Create change in the world
B. Roles within Education
1. Teacher
a) Purveyor of knowledge
b) Mentor / Role Model
2. Student
a) Gain knowledge and learn
b) Provide personal perspective
3. Community
a) Support movements for change
III. Problem-Based Learning
A. Opportunity for collaboration experience
B. Development of critical thinking skills
IV. Technology Integration
A. High utility in meeting student needs
B. Variety in teaching methods and strategies
V. Classroom Description
A. Classroom Demographics
1. Student population – 61% Hispanic, 30% White, 4% African American,
2% Native American, 2% Redacted
2. Classroom goals – learn about different cultures, become connected with
the school and community, be unafraid to ask for help and support
(increase state testing scores)
B. Community Connection
1. Community - Mesa: largest school district in Arizona, very connected
community with a lot of resources, established city with a lot of history -
many people have lived in the community their entire life
VI. District Description
A. Mission and Goals
1. Mission – To engage each student every day in meaningful preparation for
college, career, leadership and lifelong learning.
2. Vision – We build excellence by embracing difference, welcoming
change, creating unity and honoring tradition.
B. Connections to the Community
1. Programs that connect school to Community
a) Facility Rentals
b) Adult Education (GED and English classes)
c) Service Learning
d) Business partnerships and opportunities