Irving R.

CedilloRamirez
3/16/17

1: Am I in the right room?

The first day of school is always daunting especially for
incoming freshman starting a new school. Being present outside
of a classroom and welcoming students in is pivotal in starting off
any lesson the right way.

2: Where am I supposed to sit?

Students have been conditioned to expect assigned seating,
but I on the other hand will use it sparingly. In extreme cases
with a disruptive group of students assigned seating will be
enforced, and students will be informed that seating is a privilege
that can be revoked. The seating arrangement will either be in
pairs or groups of four depending on the size of the classroom.

3: What are the rules in this classroom?

Expectations and classroom rules will be set at the beginning
of class with input from all periods. Rules will be amended
accordingly as the year progresses. It is important that teachers
have a malleable set of rules that adjusts to student needs.

4: What will I be doing this year?

Students should be provided with an outline/road map of the
entire years content. Reviewing the schedule with students is
important because it sets expectations about time constraints for
certain areas. It also allows students to visually see the content in
a "big picture" way and see their progress as the year moves
forward.
5: How will I be graded?
Much like seating, students have been conditioned to care
more about grades rather than on learning the material. As a
professional I see the stress and anxiety imposed on students by
focusing too much on grades. Yes, they are important and I am
not arguing against them as a measure, but what I want to do
instead is shift the attention from grades to learning.

6: Who is the teacher as a person?

I am still a kid at heart. I can sympathize with students
about their day to day problems, meanwhile I can also rationalize
with parents and their concerns over their child's progress. Being
a mathematician everything I do is calculated precisely with all
possible outcomes taken into consideration. But I have learned
through experience and interacting with students that the best
approach to some lessons is spontaneity and a little humor to
keep students engaged, both of which I have a talent for.

7: Will the teacher treat me as a human being?

High school is the last transition students face before
adulthood. A teacher along with being an instructor has to be a
mentor for the young men and women graduating. It is important
that students know that there is more responsibility placed on
them with age and this is reflected in how teachers approach self-
motivation. I would expect that students should be old enough to
recognize that they are responsible for their own school work. As
such it is important that a student approach me with any issues
regarding school work and that they take responsibility for their
studies.