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Freedom to Teach

delmaeclarkejames_2955756 September 1, 2019, 7:37 am

Freedom to teach means removing all unnecessary restrictions for teachers and allowing us to be creative and innovative in our delivery of education.

Megan Ortmeyer September 12, 2019, 11:51 am

I like your point on the need for creativity and innovation! Thanks for sharing!

heidiallen8655_3320508 August 23, 2019, 4:24 pm

Freedom to teach is being given the big picture outcomes needed and being allowed and trusted to utilize a variety of methods that you feel are best way to get there with out being scrutinized.

Megan Ortmeyer September 12, 2019, 4:29 pm

Thank you for sharing!

bcw4043_3131587 August 27, 2019, 11:34 am

Freedom to teach means be able to teach individuals in a way they understand.

Everyone learns in a different way some by visual, some by hearing and some learn by doing. Trying to teach everyone the same way will not always work. I feel lessons should be about something the students can relate to. This keeps the student interested in the lesson longer. It's not only about testing but life long lessons that will help the students grasp things easier.

Megan Ortmeyer September 12, 2019, 4:08 pm

Thank you for your thoughtful contribution!

smcgill_1712609 August 28, 2019, 9:40 pm

I believe freedom to teach means that I am recognized as a professional educator with the training and experience needed to meet my students where they are individually, and to design lessons and learning experiences which allow them to grow academically,

socially, and mindfully.

Megan Ortmeyer September 12, 2019, 3:19 pm

Thank you for sharing!

Meghan_F_3189426 August 29, 2019, 1:40 pm

Freedom to teach means that we are treated like professionals capable of making decisions about our students' needs.

Megan Ortmeyer September 12, 2019, 12:13 pm

Thanks for sharing, Meghan!

jacqueline Quinones September 20, 2019, 5:16 pm

Freedom to teach means to understand human rights and allow all students to experience a quality and an equitable education.

Teachers that are self empowered will implement these liberties into the curriculum to enhance and engage life long learners that will make positive future changes in their communities. The freedom to teach will be utilized daily to catapult all students to reach their academic potential and work towards a safe and better tomorrow.

Megan Ortmeyer October 1, 2019, 2:13 pm

Great points! Thank you for sharing, Jacqueline!

brandiedmond August 22, 2019, 12:49 pm

Freedom to Teach mean that I am given the reins and supported in using my content knowledge, my relationships with students, and resources I have created and curated in building a classroom community of inquiry, independent thought, and growth.

It means that I am recognized as the person in my classroom who can guide the young adults that I teach to being independent, questioning, responsible citizens of tomorrow.

Megan Ortmeyer September 13, 2019, 9:00 am

Thank you for contributing to the discussion!

Roxana González August 24, 2019, 4:54 pm

Freedom to Teach is giving teachers not only the autonomy, but also the encouragement, to teacher histories that historically have been marginalized.

Megan Ortmeyer September 12, 2019, 4:22 pm

Thank you for participating in the discussion!

Mrs. Wreggs August 28, 2019, 7:00 pm

Freedom to teach means that there is no pressure from a test determining my success as an educator.

I can use techniques to teach my students, and choose the topics that are of most interest to them, without worry that I will be punished if they are poor test-takers. Freedom to teach means I am respected as an expert and a professional who will do what is right and do my job to the absolute best of my ability.

Megan Ortmeyer September 12, 2019, 3:40 pm

Thank you for adding to the discussion!

Teresa Wheeler August 29, 2019, 8:20 am

Freedom to Teach means to me, that I can reach my students at their level at that moment, but know that I can adjust the lessons later as the develop as a learner.

Megan Ortmeyer September 12, 2019, 12:16 pm

Thank you for sharing, Teresa!

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