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jcstokes95_3278665
jcstokes95_3278665 August 30, 2019, 1:34 pm

Freedom to teach is having the ability to explore the areas that make me and my students feel truly passionate about learning.

This exploration captivates kids to be the best version of themselves and come to school with a positive attitude. Freedom to teach creates not just a classroom, but a whole building, where every person regardless of position feels listened to and respected. This means that requests for resources, training and collaboration are heard and met to the best quality that all involved can provide.

Megan Ortmeyer
Megan Ortmeyer September 12, 2019, 2:14 pm

I like your point on how it creates an environment in the whole building where everyone "feels listened to and respected." Thanks for sharing!

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Sharon_H_2255667
Sharon_H_2255667 August 28, 2019, 8:16 pm

The Freedom to Teach in the U.

S.A. allows us to present all sides to a story without fear of repression. We are privileged to live and work in a country where we can choose what and how we teach our students. Some districts and departments allow us freedom to plan engaging lessons to meet the needs of our individual students. Students need to be proficient in multiple viewpoints to make educated opinions. I love teaching languages as it allows me the freedom to teach many things that my students are interested in being able to communicate.

cmwilson26
cmwilson26 September 25, 2019, 12:34 pm

To me, having the freedom to teach means that yes, I do have a set of state standards to use as my guidelines to teach.

However, I am able to implement the knowledge that I gained throughout my own personal experiences in elementary, secondary, and college schooling to actively engage my students. My hope for them is that they enjoy science class and learn about the world around them. Ultimately, I want them to understand their role in their environment and feel like they have the power to be a voice of change and/or do something to make the world better, even if it is something small.

Megan Ortmeyer
Megan Ortmeyer October 1, 2019, 2:22 pm

I love how you discuss that you want your students to feel like they have the power to be a voice of change! Empowering students is such an important part of teaching!

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