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Freedom to Teach

basketbalakers_3324958 August 28, 2019, 8:07 pm

Freedom to teach means covering standards and teaching students what they need with what the student needs.

Not blindly following mandated curriculum!

Megan Ortmeyer September 12, 2019, 3:27 pm

Thanks for contributing!

sandyray August 29, 2019, 10:17 am

Freedom to Teach means that I don't have to "teach to the test" but can deviate from the lesson based on the needs of the students that day.

We can discuss and assimilate the information that is meaningful and relevant to them in the moment instead of some future standardized test.

Megan Ortmeyer September 12, 2019, 2:39 pm

The ability to be able to deviate in order to meet the needs of the students is so important . Thanks for sharing!

teachrnyc September 1, 2019, 11:59 am

If I had Freedom to Teach, I would be able to reteach without repercussions for not being on the week/day according to the “schedule.

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Megan Ortmeyer September 12, 2019, 11:14 am

I agree! Thank you for sharing!

dstalets August 24, 2019, 10:13 am

Freedom to teach puts the trust back in the teacher to know her students best and to have their best interests at heart.

By knowing my students and how they learn and what material needs to be mastered, I can design lessons, discussions, and activities that yield the best results. Freedom to teach is not a free-for-all where the teacher does "whatever she wants," but it is a healthier learning culture that trusts a teacher's expertise and experience by removing restrictive and redundant oversight that often hinders creativity and learning.

Megan Ortmeyer September 12, 2019, 4:28 pm

Thank you for sharing! I agree!

ncheatherj August 28, 2019, 6:18 pm

To me, freedom to teach means the freedom to teach my students in the way that they best learn.

It is the freedom to not rewatch to a test.

Megan Ortmeyer September 12, 2019, 4:07 pm

Thank you for sharing!

juliep4610 August 28, 2019, 10:35 pm

Freedom to teach means going off script when needed, sparking excitement in my students, and being trusted by administration to always knowing what is best for my students...

Megan Ortmeyer September 12, 2019, 3:16 pm

Thank you for adding to the discussion, Julie!

th0rt0n August 29, 2019, 2:13 pm

Freedom to teach means that I am trusted as a professional educator to teach my students the skills they need to be productive members of the 21st century.

Megan Ortmeyer September 12, 2019, 2:30 pm

Thank your for sharing what Freedom to Teach means to you!

virtualavery13 September 22, 2019, 5:10 pm

Freedom to Teach means that I can use my professionalism, experience, and training to help my students realize their full potential in becoming citizens of the world with the knowledge to make intelligent decisions.

This Freedom means that I can do these things without the yokes of Standardized testing and VAM scores which have no relevance to the real world for which I am preparing my students.

Megan Ortmeyer October 1, 2019, 2:15 pm

Thank you for contributing to the discussion!

heyns914 August 22, 2019, 1:39 pm

Freedom to Teach means that I can individualize my instruction based on my student's needs.

Megan Ortmeyer September 13, 2019, 8:58 am

Thanks for contributing to the discussion!

jmedeiros_2894130 August 24, 2019, 11:18 pm

Freedom to Teach means releasing yourself from the pressure and anxiety driving us to DO more: to have Insta-worthy classrooms and adorable door decorations, and just TEACH your passion.

It means being open and vulnerable with your students and your colleagues so that opportunities for connection and inspiration can present themselves. Freedom to Teach is the permission we all should grant ourselves to remember why we're here and how we want to manifest our why every. single. day.

Megan Ortmeyer September 12, 2019, 4:25 pm

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts!

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