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To me, having the freedom to teach means that yes, I do have a set of state standards to use as my guidelines to teach.
However, I am able to implement the knowledge that I gained throughout my own personal experiences in elementary, secondary, and college schooling to actively engage my students. My hope for them is that they enjoy science class and learn about the world around them. Ultimately, I want them to understand their role in their environment and feel like they have the power to be a voice of change and/or do something to make the world better, even if it is something small.
I love how you discuss that you want your students to feel like they have the power to be a voice of change! Empowering students is such an important part of teaching!
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Freedom to teach means having the freedom to change what I am teaching to address the needs of my students.
Every student is different, every year is different, and the world is constantly changing. Teachers need the freedom to address those changes.
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Freedom to teach means I am empowered to teach my students as individuals and teach in a style and manner with material and strategies that suit both I and them.
I want choice in teaching a comprehensive American History course and not being told to teach only modern US History.
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Thanks for sharing what Freedom to Teach means to you!
I love your points on pursuing knowledge and fostering collaboration! Thanks for sharing!
The Freedom to Teach means that teachers may teach to the children they are serving in a way that reaches those students.
No single one technique can reach every person young or old. Teachers should be able to use methods and resources that work best for them.
I agree, the idea that we can standardize one technique to be used by all teachers is nonsense. Teachers must have the freedom to use their perception to determine the best technique for that particular student or classroom. Thanks for participating!
The freedom to teach means that I am free to teach all students that I work with , in an equitable manner .
I have the freedom and autonomy to teach students in a manner that that respects all cultures, ethnicities , and genders. I decide what is best for my students and I can use data, classroom observation , and professional expertise to determine the best course of action regarding my student's instruction.
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