Teaching Philosophy
Children and adults alike can do extraordinary things when intrinsically motivated. The most important thing a teacher can do is to kindle in children a willingness and an eagerness to be curious about, and to find wonder in, just about anything, and then to uncover or instill a passion to discover the answers to all of their questions. The curriculum should be as ‘global’ as possible.
Children are never too young to learn and to be curious about the big world that’s out there.
Education should nurture equally the mind, the body and the heart.
Children are never too young to learn and to be curious about the big world that’s out there.
Education should nurture equally the mind, the body and the heart.
Core skills for the mind are best learned and embedded when taught in the context of interests of the heart.
Modeling superficial learning will produce superficial learners. Children learn best, and the lesson has the greatest chance of taking root, when lessons are authentic and relevant. To be authentic and relevant, lessons need to be narrow and deep.
The development of reading and social skills are among the most important aspects of the curriculum, especially in the lower grades. If a child loves to read and gets along confidently and effectively with his or her peers, then they are well on their way.
Modeling superficial learning will produce superficial learners. Children learn best, and the lesson has the greatest chance of taking root, when lessons are authentic and relevant. To be authentic and relevant, lessons need to be narrow and deep.
The development of reading and social skills are among the most important aspects of the curriculum, especially in the lower grades. If a child loves to read and gets along confidently and effectively with his or her peers, then they are well on their way.