I think my teaching philosophy has changed since the last time I was evaluated.\u00a0 I am feeling a sense of frustration when it comes to standards for our students.\u00a0 We seem to be in a trend where we are not requiring the same rigor or high standards for our students.\u00a0 We are focusing on compassion yet throwing away quality.\u00a0 Our students have far too many excuses and there is no longer a bottom line.\u00a0 In my work with trauma students what we are doing is exactly the opposite of what is needed.\u00a0 We need to face our students with compassion but keep the boundaries and standards high.\u00a0 Consistency is extremely important.\u00a0 this structure provides safety and control for students that come from chaos.\u00a0 I now have honors kids coming in unprepared and believe it is a right for a retake. We are teaching our students that the world revolves around them and that they don’t have to live up to the environmnet they are in but demand the environment lives up to them.\u00a0 I am obviously becoming older in my views and teaching.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
I think my teaching philosophy has changed since the last time I was evaluated.\u00a0 I am feeling a sense of frustration when it comes to standards for our students.\u00a0 We seem to be in a trend where we are not requiring the same rigor or high standards for our students.\u00a0 We are focusing on compassion … Continue reading Reflection 2018\/2019<\/span>