Teacher Expectations

As, a teacher I will have high expectations for my students and by that I mean I want all my students to do the best the absolutely can. I want my students to feel that they are capable of doing anything they want. I understand that students are not going to be great wonderful angels who just to sit quietly and want to learn but, why can't they go a little further with an idea.

My expectations in the classroom vary. I expect my students' behavior to be appropriate such as, during lesson to raise your hand, don't call out, no side chatting, during stations to stay in assigned station, no running around, keep material in their station, during independent work to sit quietly and do your work, and during extra time to keep your hands to yourself, no running, or screaming. My students' behaviors will be held to high expectations because, it will determine on how I will teach my lessons. My classwork expectations, I believe are like any teachers, for students to give effort, take pride in their work and, do the best they can. Homework expectations are not held as high but still pretty high. Homework can be done with or without help, just don't rush through it like its not important.

I know that my expectations will not be met by every student I ever have but, I have high expectations not to punish my students in anyway. I want to encourage them to take a step further and open their eyes to something new and having high expectations I feel shows them that I believe their capable of anything.

Homework

I can honestly say when I was in school I hated doing homework. I would try to get it done before class or even in some other class just to not have to do it at home. Well, now that I look back I see I was just rushing through my process of learning. Homework is a component in the process of learning to me. Homework allows you to make those mistakes without consequences. Homework gives you the extra practice in any subject. Homework can be done independently or with some help. As teachers though, we have to remember not to put to much value on homework. Yes, homework is a form of formative assessment but, who really is doing it. All homework should be given to students to enhance their learning and not to overwhelm them to the point where they hate the subject or school. The homework you give your students should help the reach or go further then their learning targets. Homework is a necessity in the classroom and needs to be given to not punish students but, enhance their learning.