Kelley Nobles 

Teaching Philosophy

 

I believe that... 

 

• Education is the medium that empowers students to take strides in making their lives, their community , and our planet a safer and healthier place

• Every student can learn

• Teachers should hold high standards for all students

• Students should be active learners and are responsible for their own learning

• Throughout the learning process, students should have choices

• Instruction should allow diversity of culture, language, interests, and abilities

• All instruction should include connections to students' lives

• Activities should reflect current subject area standards

• Teachers are critical to creating a safe, productive learning community

• Learning activities should be hands on and active when possible

• Teachers must be reflective practitioners 

• Teachers must look beyond the textbook

• Parents should be involved in their students' learning

• Instruction should address students' multiple intelligences and learning styles

• Assessment should inform planning and teaching

• Assessments should include formal and informal measures

• Students need to have opportunities to collaborate and learn from each other

• Technology should be integrated in all subject areas

• Teachers should use multiple grouping configurations such as small group, whole class, partnerships and individual work

• There should be both vertical and horizontal collaboration among teachers

• Flexibility is key

• Teachers are lifelong learners

 

 

 

Some of the statements above are beliefs I held about education as I graduated with my bachelors' degree in Elementary Education from Michigan State University. The experiences I have had over the past seven years of teaching have helped to solidify these ideas.  Many of them, however, are beliefs that I have added along my journey as an educator. I spent four years teaching second grade as a part of a full time co-teaching team. This experience above all others challenged me both professionally and personally, and has been a catalyst for a tremendous amount of growth. I have learned so many things about myself, my practice, and the world around me. In the end, I feel that I have developed an extensive list of beliefs that I truly take to heart as I teach my students every day. Most importantly, I believe now more than ever, that teachers are lifelong learners.