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Freedom to Teach

evelazquez9_3324897 August 28, 2019, 7:01 pm

To me, freedom to teach means the ability to do what is best for my students' academic and social/emotional development.

It means having the resources and administrative support necessary to fulfill that calling.

Megan Ortmeyer September 12, 2019, 3:39 pm

Thank you for sharing!

Ashley_M_3253046 August 29, 2019, 8:34 am

To me "Freedom to Teach" means freedom from the politics.

Freedom to teach is freedom to focus on teaching students rather than fighting the unending disruptions. To me, freedom to teach is about meeting needs and not teaching to a test.

Megan Ortmeyer September 12, 2019, 3:02 pm

Thank you so much for sharing, Ashley!

csphillips August 30, 2019, 10:02 am

Freedom to teach, to me, means being allowed the autonomy to use any and every resource available that will assist me with my craft.

It means being given the opportunity to teach and reteach as needed and allowing the time necessary to make sure every student receives a high quality education. It also means that we are open to constructed criticism and suggestions that will build up my confidence to continue in my effort in being successful with every objective being taught. It means I can be open and honest with my students to create relationships that will strengthen the communication in the classroom along with developing a safe community that students trust and feel comfortable every day they are in our classroom. Lastly, it means going beyond the boundaries of reading, writing, and arithmetic, it is teaching coping and life skills that will be planted in each student in hopes that it will continue to be watered and grow so that when it is needed, that tool will be readily available for each student to use. I. LOVE. MY. JOB!

Megan Ortmeyer September 12, 2019, 2:15 pm

Your love for your job shines through in your post! Thank you for sharing!

csphillips September 19, 2019, 1:52 pm

I really, really do. :)

DAHLIABURT September 25, 2019, 9:38 pm

Freedom to teach means that I am respected and supported by all stakeholders of the institution, as I try to facilitate students in an effective manner.

In so doing, I will utilize the 21st Century teaching strategies so as to equip students with the skills needed to function effectively in our evolving society.

Liam October 1, 2019, 2:37 pm

I really like that idea. The future of work and society is constantly changing, and its important that teachers equip the students with the necessary skills to be able to handle that change. Thank you!

omoafeomoqui_2789886 August 22, 2019, 7:02 pm

Freedom to teach how school were different.

Back how have freedom to the same has black people that we have freedom and are not slave back than. Slave people didn’t have freedom in the world. It hard because I. Have work and you don’t do fun things. Are Lucky today to have freedom. It hard for kids back than they didn’t have freedom ilke toaday

Megan Ortmeyer September 12, 2019, 4:30 pm

Thank you for participating!

jcain2_2571386 August 26, 2019, 7:17 am

To me, Freedom to Teach means using my professional training as I see fit, understanding my students' needs better than anyone else.

Megan Ortmeyer September 12, 2019, 4:13 pm

Thank you for contributing your thoughts to discussion!

janice.magauay August 28, 2019, 8:12 pm

The freedom to teach is having the right to teach.

It means having an access to all possible opportunities for a teacher to educate minds ,not because of state tests or of school directives.It is all about nurturing the holistic development of the students, guided and supported by a high level of positive parental involvement and school administrative support.

Megan Ortmeyer September 12, 2019, 3:27 pm

Great point on the importance of nurturing holistic development! Thanks for sharing!

sherrieerm August 29, 2019, 10:21 am

Freedom to teach means I have the freedom to do what I know is best for the students that I have in my classroom.

Megan Ortmeyer September 12, 2019, 2:37 pm

Thank you for sharing!

saws81 September 1, 2019, 8:00 pm

Freedom to teach means I know what my kids need and how much time I need to spend on a topic.

Megan Ortmeyer September 12, 2019, 11:13 am

Thank you for participating!

Kelly Booz June 20, 2019, 11:52 am

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lvaught_1728682 September 2, 2019, 9:50 pm

Freedom to teach means being able to use and apply what we know works for students. It means being able to teach and facilitate in the way the each student learns best. It means being able to use our creativity to engage students and develop their passion for learning. It means being able to go home to our own families and feel like the professionals we are and know that we did important work that will DEFINITELY lead to success.

mamacoffee September 4, 2019, 3:25 pm

Freedom to teach means be respected as a professional and understanding that I know what is best for my students. As a resource specialist, it is very important to understand that all students are different. In order to meet their needs, we have to be free to differentiate instruction, provide interventions and make each lesson work for them!

Maria Lockett September 25, 2019, 11:33 pm

Freedom to teach means no restraints or hindrances to the profession of teaching. Scholars should feel safe about learning in all aspects and teachers should feel the freedom of teaching about life and not only about certain curricula. As a life long learner, I feel we should and can always learn. There are so many avenues of education and as teachers we should be using all of them. Media plays a heavy part in teaching in this century and to this generation. Children learn differently as adults do and we cannot limit or hinder their learning in any way.

Freedom to Teach

To me, freedom to teach means the ability to do what is best for my students' academic and social/emotional development. It means having the resources and administrative support necessary to fulfill that calling.

To me "Freedom to Teach" means freedom from the politics. Freedom to teach is freedom to focus on teaching students rather than fighting the unending disruptions. To me, freedom to teach is about meeting needs and not teaching to a test.