School Blog for Junior Class

My responsibility as an educator is to make every small step count and acknowledge every achievement of my students. I believe that acknowledgement is more effective for students’ growth than simple positive/negative feedback because it focuses on progress, not the results of their performance. Acknowledgement encourages students to reflect on themselves and helps develop intrinsic motivation.  As an educator, I always remind myself that every student has different abilities, and the goal is to make everyone feel like they are supported, included and respected by understanding each of them and giving personalised feedback.

The Standards of Practice are connected to my philosophy of education because each category is essential to teaching effectively in the classroom. Every student has different characteristics, so it is the teacher’s responsibility to estimate and analyse each student’s skills, background, knowledge, and learning styles. Without detailed and personalised information, it will be difficult to give them proper acknowledgement. Having clear standards will make it easier to maintain the quality of education.

It is especially relevant to the Junior classroom because it is the age group where cognitive skills shift tremendously. As the Junior students are going through many changes physically and mentally, teachers need to observe and constantly update each student’s behaviour. Teachers also must be good role models for Junior students because they are more curious and starting to develop a deeper awareness of social background, gender and differences between themselves and others.