Miss. Aloe's Teaching Philosophy and Goals

Philosophy: 
Education should be equitable, introspective, and applicable to the modern world. Since history is ridden with hypocrisy and injustice, I plan to teach all material with those truths in mind. I was fortunate enough to participate in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program throughout my secondary education, therefore I have a commitment to incorporating international perspectives and service-work experiences into my curriculum. 

Goals: 
I want my students to look at history from a forward perspective, in other words it is my goal that all students will be empathetic when studying the past. In order to learn the most from history we must put ourselves in the position of those we study. Moreover, I want my students to be conscious consumers of information. Students need to identify, evaluate, and critique historical documents, events, and characters in order to successfully learn from the past. Finally, I challenge myself to ensure that all my students receive the absolute best education possible. There are no excuses for mediocre teaching, and while my techniques may be unordinary at times, I hold myself and my students to the highest standards. 

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Homework Tips and the Homework Hotline


Below you will find Homework Tips and other Information about completing Assignments 

1. Homework Tips for Teens:
  • Use an Assignment Book- Don’t rely on your memory alone. Instead, write down each and every daily and long term assignment. You can even use the assignment book to break long-term projects down into manageable chunks. Assigning each chunk to a different evening spreads the work out over time, and helps prevent you from procrastinating because each piece is more manageable.

  • Follow up on missed work- Don’t rely on your teachers to find you and tell you what you missed. It’s your responsibility to get that information from each of your teachers. Make sure you understand the directions and write it in your assignment book. Another good idea is to get a homework partner. Find a reliable classmate you can call when you are absent to see what was missed. That way, if you are feeling up to it, you might work on some of the assignments on the evening of your absence. Double check with the teacher upon your return to make sure you have everything.

  • Time Management-Make sure you set aside a block of time each day to complete homework. This can be especially challenging if you are involved in a lot of other activities. Make homework a priority: don’t try to get it done in the car on the way to practice or while rushing to school in the morning. Try to find a balance between school, friends, family, and activities. 

  • Study Environment-Make sure you have a quiet, well-lit place (preferably a desk) to do your work. Some people need music or background noise to help them work, and others need total silence so try out both and see what works for you. Minimize interruptions (such as the TV, phone, or other family members) so you can concentrate and get things done. Make sure all of your supplies are on hand before you start, and stretch or take a short break every so often. Attack more difficult projects first, when your energy level is highest.

  • Double-check-When your homework is done, re-check your assignment book to make sure you haven’t missed anything, and double check your work for mistakes. Make sure you put everything back in your binder or in a place you can find it easily the next morning. 
  • Set Goals- Keep your priorities in order, and remember what you want to accomplish. Try to stay calm even though homework, tests, and projects can seem intimidating at times. 
Source: http://youthdevelopment.suite101.com/article.cfm/homework_tips_for_teens 

2. Homework Hotline
Make use of any homework hotlines or teacher-websites so that you do not lose track of upcoming assignments/homework. I will offer my students a homework hotline and/or update the website each week with assignments. 
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