SEL / Teaching Philosophy Statement

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Unit: Conceptual Art

Theme: Teaching Philosophy Statement


Introduction


Effective Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) approaches often incorporate four elements represented by the acronym SAFE: sequenced, active, focused, explicit. These elements correlate with the ideas that make  a classroom safe and creative. Today we will take those ideas into consideration when articulating your teaching philosophy statement.


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Learning Objectives

 

  •  Understand what makes a learning process task oriented or relationship oriented
  • Explain the meaning of the teaching philosophy statement
  • Gain an awareness of the role the teaching philosophy statement has in education
  • Experience how the Teaching philosophy works in a real classroom environment

 

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Main Lesson


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Task Oriented vs. Relationship Oriented

The Sweet Spot

Finding the Balance


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Social & Emotional Learning

SEL in the Classroom

Effective SEL approaches often incorporate four elements represented by the acronym SAFE:

  • SEQUENCED: Connected and coordinated activities to foster skills development
  • ACTIVE: Employing active forms of learning to help students strengthen new skills
  • FOCUSED: Dedicated time and attention to developing personal and social skills
  • EXPLICIT: Targeting specific social and emotional skills

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Teaching Philosophy

 


QUESTION 1

After watching this video, discuss the meaning of the teaching philosophy when the focus is a process oriented approach to learning through the arts. 
 
 
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 Group Work


Using the SEL approaches (above) as a reference, match the elements with the safe tips (we covered last class) that apply.


LINK: 20 Tips for Creating a Safe Learning Environment

https://www.edutopia.org/blog/20-tips-create-safe-learning-environment-rebecca-alber


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Task Oriented Arts Education vs. Relationship Oriented Arts Learning

 

Question 2

What makes a learning process task oriented or relationship oriented is the intention of  the teacher.



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A Note to Remember


The teaching philosophy is a written statement of the educator's general personal views on teaching. The philosophy statement often attempts to express what methods of teaching the teacher practices. 

 

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Case Study

Frank Avella, the narrator in the video below, is a Google Certified Trainer, and a Master Teacher in K-12 Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and various Test Prep Courses. Avella has lots of experience in the field of education as both a teacher and an instructional trainer. He conducts professional development training all throughout the United States. Some of Avellas's training includes G-Suite, classroom management, the flipped classroom, and more.

Teachings in Education, the platform hosting Avella's videos, offers training, professional development, and researched-based strategies for educators.

 



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Activity 1

Define in your own words your own teaching philosophy.
 
Get in your groups and design a poster with your teaching philosophy as a group following the example below from Marc Berger's teaching portfolio.






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Glossary



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Journaling


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Sources


Fran Avella.  https://www.udemy.com/user/frank-avella/

Teaching Philosophy Examples.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZHPl2SaFGA

 Marc Berger. https://marcbergerportfolio.wordpress.com/teaching-philosophy/


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Students' Work

 Class Working


Kristophe's Group

 

Luren's Group



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