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My philosophy of language arts teaching has developed and solidified during the B. Ed
program and will continue to evolve over time. It is my firm belief that all students have the right
to equal opportunities to receive the best education possible, regardless of their socioeconomic
which led me to become a disconnected, disengaged, and passive member of the classroom. For
better or worse, this learning environment influenced the learner I am today and the Middle
School Language Arts teacher I will be. I refuse to subject my learners to a learning environment
that impedes on their learning. I will establish a strong sense of community in my classroom
where students will be motivated to take control of their learning, and I will subject them to a
diverse range of texts and learning opportunities. I will work alongside my students to create a
safe and positive learning environment that will foster a love of learning.
In my Middle School Language Arts classroom, I will respect the diverse needs of my
students. I believe that strong teacher-student relationships and student- peer relationships are
1 Canada. New Brunswick Department of Education. Educational Programs & Services. Atlantic
Canada English Language Arts Curriculum. Web. p.10.
2 Marchand-Martella, Nancy E, Ronald C. Martella, Sheri L. Modderman, Holly M. Petersen,
and Spencer Pan. "Key Areas of Effective Adolescent Literacy Programs. "Education and
Treatment of Children. 36.1 (2013): 161-184. p.176.
employ writers workshops to facilitate peer learning, and will encourage students to share their
notebook entries with their groups and encourage peers to provide positive feedback. In turn, this
will motivate students to achieve their goals and deepen their sense of community.3 I will also
use literature circles to facilitate collaboration and encourage students to communicate their
thoughts and ideas through discussion.4 I believe collaboration strategies must be implemented
into a middle school Language Arts classroom, and I will use several of such methods to enrich
I will share a diverse range of text and learning opportunities that benefit my students
individual needs, interests, and abilities. I will provide my students with opportunities to explore
their individual interests and provide mediums for students to activate their prior knowledge5. I
will encourage my students to make connections based on their prior knowledge and encourage
When students leave my classroom, I want them to take pride in what they have learned. I
want my students to be able to share freely their thoughts and opinions with others and be
excited about what they are doing. There is no better feeling in the world than seeing a student
engaged and excited about learning in the classroom. As a middle school Language Arts teacher,
I will provide my students with the opportunities that I never had. I will provide them with
positive feedback that will give them the confidence they need to be able to develop their
3 Stockinger, Pamela C. "Living in, learning from, Looking Back, Breaking Through in the
English Language Arts Methods Course: a Case Study of Two Preservice Teachers." English
Education. 39.3 (2007): 201-225. p.212.
4Mackenzie, Carole, M. ED, and Young Gabrielle, Ph.D. Universally Designed Literature
Circles.p.2.
5 Marchand-Martella, Nancy E, Ronald C. Martella, Sheri L. Modderman, Holly M. Petersen,
and Spencer Pan. "Key Areas of Effective Adolescent Literacy Programs. "Education and
Treatment of Children. 36.1 (2013): 161-184. Print.
understanding and interpersonal relationships with others. Collaboration is key, and I want to
promote a classroom environment that encourages learners to express their interests. I want to
independently and express their thoughts freely. Teachers have a lasting impact on youth, and it
is critical to nurture a diverse and authentic learning environment that allows students to develop
Resources
Canada. New Brunswick Department of Education. Educational Programs & Services. Atlantic
Canada English Language Arts Curriculum. Web.
Mackenzie, Carole, M. ED, and Young Gabrielle, Ph.D. Universally Designed Literature Circles.
Marchand-Martella, Nancy E, Ronald C. Martella, Sheri L. Modderman, Holly M. Petersen, and
Spencer Pan. "Key Areas of Effective Adolescent Literacy Programs. "Education and Treatment
of Children. 36.1 (2013): 161-184.
Stockinger, Pamela C. "Living in, learning from, Looking Back, Breaking Through in the
English Language Arts Methods Course: A Case Study of Two Preservice Teachers." English
Education. 39.3 (2007): 201-225.