I invite my students to gain a deeper understanding of themselves as students by taking a survey in which they assess the type of learner they are. Please share your results with me so we can work together to create the most effective learning environment for you!
http://www.edutopia.org/multiple-intelligences-assessment
I am a logical-mathematical person, and enjoy interpersonal activities. I tend to enjoy factual learning versus conceptual, and it is one aspect that draws me towards science. While I fully intend to teach my students the core curriculum with the “whats” of science, I will encourage them to debate, explore and uncover the “how” and “why” of our world around us.
Effective teaching is a balance between so many
factors: direct instruction and personal exploration, group collaboration and
independent problem solving. My teachers worked hard to balance learning activities, which aided in my success as a student, and I aim to offer the same support and awareness within my classroom. I am
excited to witness and understand the diversity in my future classes, and work
together to blend my teaching techniques and their learning styles for a
supportive and effective classroom environment.
I am a huge fan of the Myers-Briggs personality test and very much associate with the results of my test: ESFJ. I invite my students to take the personality survey a couple times over the next few years as people evolve a lot from adolescents to young adults. The results of the test might even guide you to your future career, as it definitely played a role in my becoming a teacher! Feel free to share your results with me, I would love to get to know you better.
http://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test
As an ESFJ (Extrovert, Sensing, Feeling, Judging) I find joy and fulfillment in helping others and getting to know and understand their feelings and views. I hope that this quality is portrayed in my classroom and students know that I am here to help. Additionally, as an ESFJ, I tend to thrive in structured and organized environments so help keep me sane and do your part to keep our classroom clean and tidy!
