Teaching Metaphor...

I would describe my teaching style as similar to a hot air balloon:

"A hot air balloon ventures to unknown, unexplored places, able to observe on a more global manner.”

By this I mean to say that it will be important for me as a teacher to strive to be innovative, observant and in tune with the needs and learning styles of my students. I want to challenge my students to think outside of their normal frameworks, achieving what seemed beyond reach; opening up a whole new world. I want my students to read between the lines making connections between what's new and old. As a teacher I will encourage my students to see their own potential. I want my students to “soar” above and beyond reaching the heights of success. Both teaching and learning involve an element of uncertainty and discovery of new things via a collaborative effort. I’ll expect learning in my classroom to be reciprocal because learning is an ongoing process. I am hopeful that students will come into my classroom with the same enthusiasm I bring day after day. As a day winds down, my teaching like a hot air balloon’s adventure will conclude... but the journey won’t end.