My Ideal Teaching Situation
Once I begin teaching, I would like to think I will always have a say in where I will teach and what grade level I will teach. However, I'm also aware that if a position opens up and it is not necessarily my ideal option, I may be compelled to take the job. I've been able to observe Elementary, Middle, and High School Art classrooms and I've gotten a taste of what one can expect. I always feel I have been drawn towards teaching at the Elementary School level. I've always enjoyed working with young children and feel that they definitely keep you on your toes. However, a while back I got the opportunity to work one-on-one with some middle school students and I found that I also enjoyed working with them as well. I feel middle school is a good age where you can do more advanced art lessons. So I guess I can see my teaching Elementary or Middle School level.
I've never seen myself teaching at the High School level. Yet, I've had so many teachers tell me that they never intended to teach High School and they find themselves teaching high school. I feel in order for me to be a successful teacher I need to become more assertive when interacting with students. I feel with younger children I don't have difficulty interacting with them, but I've noticed I struggle more to interact with teenagers. I don't want to limit myself and say that I cannot teach at the High School level because if theirs an opening for an Art Teacher at a High School I'd more than likely apply for the job.
Ultimately, I want to help my students to think creatively, to create freely without fear of judgement. I want them to push their artistic abilities and be willing to think outside the box. I want to create an environment where all these things can happen. I want my students to walk into my classroom and feel that they are in an relaxed and fun place where they can take their mind off of the stress of school. I want them to learn and grow as young artists, but I also want them to have fun doing it.
I've never seen myself teaching at the High School level. Yet, I've had so many teachers tell me that they never intended to teach High School and they find themselves teaching high school. I feel in order for me to be a successful teacher I need to become more assertive when interacting with students. I feel with younger children I don't have difficulty interacting with them, but I've noticed I struggle more to interact with teenagers. I don't want to limit myself and say that I cannot teach at the High School level because if theirs an opening for an Art Teacher at a High School I'd more than likely apply for the job.
Ultimately, I want to help my students to think creatively, to create freely without fear of judgement. I want them to push their artistic abilities and be willing to think outside the box. I want to create an environment where all these things can happen. I want my students to walk into my classroom and feel that they are in an relaxed and fun place where they can take their mind off of the stress of school. I want them to learn and grow as young artists, but I also want them to have fun doing it.
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