As a teacher, what is your vision for your mathematics instruction?
In my classroom, I want my mathematics instruction to be hands on and creative. I want the students to feel like there are many ways to solve problems and I want it to be an open math instruction. I want to include many manipulatives and get the students to realize that there is not only one way to do math.
What do you want your classroom to look like?
I want my classroom to be an environment where students feel as though its okay to make mistakes and that we all learn from each other. I want it to also be a fun, but respectful environment where everyone feels comfortable.
What type of work do you want your students to do?
I want students to work on problems that will challenge them and make them think outside the box. I want them to enjoy figuring out solutions and enjoy school. I want them to see school not as something that is hard and boring, but fun and a place we can all work together.
What do you want your students to accomplish in your mathematics classroom?
I want students to learn how math is important and how it can be applied to life. I would love for them to understand the processes, but I really want them to understand the importance, because if they do not understand the importance of math, then it may not be as meaningful.
These are all good goals / visions. What do you think are the ways that a teacher might accomplish these goals? What do you see yourself doing in the classroom as you try to picture it? How will your work as a teacher help students progress towards all of these goals (both academic and affective) that you have set?
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