My mission as a teacher is
to encourage, inspire, and support students toward the goal of knowing
themselves as learners who are capable of reflective thought about their
abilities as problem-solvers and members of our classroom community. I strive
to grow along with the students and to be “in the moment.”
Role of the Teacher
• To create a classroom community responsive to
students’ needs
• To provide meaningful, purposeful instruction
• To be authentic and honest
• To use language that intentionally attaches
importance to what kids say, and elevates them in their own eyes and in the
eyes of their classmates
• To relax and have some fun
Thoughts About the Student
• every student can learn
• every student is a unique individual
• every student is
encouraged do his or her personal best
• students will be given the
opportunity to explore, inquire, and create meaning & understanding through
the “gradual release of responsibility” learning model
The Gradual Release of Learning Model
Phase 1 -
Teacher Modeling
Phase 2 -
Guided Practice within Lesson
Phase 3 -
Practicing in Small Groups or with Partners
Phase 4 -
Independent Application
Phase 5 - Reflection
Phase 5 - Reflection