Reflection Journal Entry

Learner Centered Teaching Philosophy

“I aspire to create pupil-centered learning environments in which the

student is in the driving seat of their own learning.”
I always believe that, for an effective learning to take place, it must be
experienced by the pupils themselves. In my years in teaching, I have
experienced several practices which I believe is not effective hence it is just
spoon feeding the learners. And those practices are teaching the pupils to be
dependent and to not exert effort in studying. Learning to be more effective
must be experienced by the learners. How? We teachers must give ample
opportunities to our clientele. Chances in which they can discover new things
on their own. Time to explore learning without compromising the quality of
the teaching and learning process. Educators must open their minds in
discovering and acquiring knowledge and learnings which can help them not
just in their academics but also it can help them to believe in themselves and
boost their self-confidence. We are just the facilitator of the teaching and
learning process and they are the master of their own journey when it comes
to studying. We need to guide our pupils and trust in them that they can learn
best on their own if we teach them how to be independent. We must also
inculcate the values of initiative, perseverance, determination and most
importantly, optimism. If we let our learners learn on their own, I think that
we are also preparing them for a bigger role and responsibility in which they
can easily surpass since that we are in the 21 st century. Toughest times had
been overcome and if we prepare our pupils in the right way, what more can
they not do?

Reflection Journal Entry

Learner Centered Teaching Philosophy

We, educators must remember that the children we serve in our schools
will be tomorrow’s citizens. We must enable all children to see the extent of
their capabilities and their future potential. It becomes the role of educators to
teach children not only how to think, but what to do with their thoughts. I
believe educators must foster life-long learning and a desire not to be satisfied
with the status quo. Productive citizens should always be looking for ways to
better our world. Educators need to not only share their knowledge with
students but teach them what to do with that knowledge. Today, educators are
not only responsible for teaching academics, but they are responsible for
building character in their learners, developing positivity within themselves
and inculcating values that will help them to become the better version of
themselves.

Reflection Journal Entry

Learner Centered Teaching Philosophy
My beliefs about teaching and learning is that it should be done with
heart, soul, mind and strength. Teaching and learning has to be a passion, as
well as, having the will to make sure students are being provided with the best
education they possibly can earn. My beliefs range among the students. I
believe education should provide all students with the freedom that encourages
their natural growth. I also believe that students learn best when they believe
they can learn, in different ways and at different rates, when the classroom and
school environment supports them, when learning is authentic, when they feel
respected and develop a positive relationship with their teacher, and when
teachers provide explicit feedback designed to reduce the gap between student
's current and future higher level of understanding. My beliefs about
knowledge is that all knowledge should be observed and respected no matter
what student it may be.