Giulia Lato: My Teaching Portfolio
Education in Everything
Welcome to my Teaching Portfolio!
As a French teacher in her fourth year of university training, I'm constantly learning new strategies, methods, and tips by engaging in teaching and learning situations with students. In order to track my progress and growth as an elementary school teacher, I am documenting my experiences, and highlighting the moments that stand out to me. There is evidence of my teaching experiences throughout my portfolio, which I encourage you to explore!
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Teaching Philosophy
Here's a quick look at the main ideas and concepts that influence my teaching philosophy and that I believe are essential in any classroom. You can read more about my philosophy of education by clicking the button below.
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Inclusion is most effective for all students
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A healthy and positive classroom environment is key to improved learning
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Classroom rules and routines should be established as a class
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Formative assessment leads to student growth; assessment should be used for learning
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Differentiation is absolutely necessary to respond to all student needs
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Students should have choices when asked to demonstrate their learning/understanding
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Teacher-student relationships can make or break student learning
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A unified classroom is essential for the smooth running of every day activities
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Students should be aware of evaluation criteria assessed and should have opportunities for self-assessment
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Students should always be encouraged to be independent and to develop problem solving skills
My Latest Discoveries
Every aspiring teacher should watch this video when they are in need of inspiration or encouragement. I've seen it several times, and I take something new from it during each and every viewing. Rita Pearson sends a powerful messages that educators should consider more during their practice.
Often, it is difficult for teachers to know if we are making an impact in children's lives because the results might not be immediate. However, many students do remember the teachers who made them feel special, who encouraged them, or who cared for them, which is what this video is all about.
I have recently experimented with the note taking technique of Sketchnoting, which is an alternative to the traditional way of taking notes in class. In order to practice this technique, I watched part of a video of a speech by Cindy Blackstock on Aboriginals, specifically Aboriginal children.
