I believe in building on what students already know
I believe students deserve assumed competence until proven otherwise
I believe in facilitating a culture of respect and resilience
I believe in connection before direction
Assessment
I believe assessment practices should reflect student learning and understanding, not just their ability to follow instructions and complete a task
I believe in triangulation in assessment to ensure valid and reliable data
I believe all assessment tools should be meaningful and have a concrete purpose
I believe in authentic assessment in education
I believe students should have a say in how their learning is assessed
I believe in equitable assessment practices that do not hinder the success of minoritized groups that face oppression.
Social Justice
I believe that all students deserve equity and respect throughout their education
I believe in teaching students about privilege and how can impact and disadvantage individuals
I believe in teaching respect and empathy to all, and that all people are deserving of respect despite their differences in opinions, experiences, lifestyle, or physical features.
Anti-Oppressive Education
I believe in universal designs for learning within all aspects of education
I believe in educating students on systems of oppression within society and preparing them to reject
I believe in Bloom’s taxonomy as a way to guide students’ learning process
I believe that individuals have multiple intelligences, and teachers should integrate learning opportunities beyond traditional teaching techniques.
Lifelong Learning
I believe it is important to model the values of a lifelong learner to my students
I believe in acknowledging the discomfort of learning something new
I believe that the motivation to learn new things represents resilience
I believe in teaching students to become lifelong learners by supporting them with empathy and compassion as they face and conquer new challenges daily.
My Teaching Manifesto
In my classroom, I will:
Ensure my classroom is a safe and comfortable learning environment.
Expand on my student’s prior knowledge, experiences, and background.
Make a personal connection with each of my students so I can fully support them and encourage their learning.
Carefully and thoughtfully plan my assessment practices to make sure all students are considered and supported.
Acknowledge social injustices and work to dismantle the inequality to the best of my abilities.
Ensure my assessment tools are accessible and adaptable for all learners
Model and amplify the ideals of lifelong learning, and support my students while they learn and grow.