There are two main factors to my educational philosophy in the classroom:
- I will provide a safe and stable environment for thinking and expression
- I will foster deep engagement through historical thought and connecting concepts to the students' 21st century world
The nature of Social Studies and history can sometimes involve sensitive subjects and if students do not feel safe because of outside pressures or pressures within the class, then real growth can never be achieved.
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In order to ensure this type of safe classroom, respect for other students, persons, and ideas has to be established. With that groundwork set, Socratic methods, dialogues, discussions, debates, research with sources, and hands-on learning are key to engagement and deeper learning.