I am very happy to be on the road to becoming a teacher. I am currently at Fairmont State University studying Secondary Education specialization in Math 5-Adult. I would like to teach high school Algebra.
I believe that the most valuable lesson that I can teach my students is how to "learn". Students should learn how to create their own "A-HA" moments without the constant guidance of their instructor. The biggest obstacle in education seems to be the lack of interest of students. When curriculum is relevant to students it becomes something that they are interested in learning. It will be my job as an educator to inquire and research my students' interests and use my creativity to incorporate these interests into the curriculum. Activities that are out of the norm and encourage group participation are engaging to students. Also activities that challenge students and are competitive are a fun way to learn. Developing a curriculum around student interests motivates students and stimulates a passion to learn.
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