My time in school has developed my philosophy of valuing each student as an individual, as well as part of a community. I aim to give students as many learning opportunities and experiences as possible in order to engage, motivate and prepare them for future life. An appropriate, balanced, challenging and creative curriculum is essential in developing students’ skills, knowledge and understanding. These all underpin personalized learning.
I have in particular come to understand the value of sharing learning objectives and success criteria with students. Knowing exactly what is expected and how they can achieve, allows students to focus more clearly on tasks. This also facilitates effec...