My+Philosophy

**__ My Philosophy __**
In the classroom, there are many things that I must do to have my students become successful in acquiring a second language.

•**Facilitating** and aiding the students in acquiring a second language.

•**Language** is 99% of the time in Spanish. The students need to hear as much Spanish as they can since they do not hear it the rest of the day.

•**Meaningful** information that is facilitated to the students must be meaningful to their daily life.

•**Motivation** is getting the student to buy into loving Spanish. What about them can I find that will motivate them to learn the language (sports, relationships, travel etc…)

•**Multiculturalism** is important in acquiring a second language. One just does not learn the language, but must also be introduced to their culture.

•**Enthusiasm** is what I bring to the classroom everyday. My students feed off of the energy that I give and makes for a very positive class.


 * •Actively learning ** in a way that is creating and that the students are out of their seats. They can perform skits, create commercials, sell a house, paired activities, discussions

•**Nurturing** a student that might be struggling to help him or her become a better language learner.

•**Stimulating** the students mind to think past a si/no question. Creating discussions that will spark them to participate.

•**Accentuate** **the positives** that the students accomplish. Sometimes we get caught up in correcting we do not focus on the good things they do.

•**Multiple Intelligences** are a key component as everyone learns in a different style. The students have chances to use their spatial skills, visual skills, music skills and show off their artistic abilities.

•**Support and anticipation** is what my students need in class. They might not understand a concept and it’s my job to anticipate and support the student for them to succeed.

•**Patience** is a virtue that I must have in facilitating the language and that the student must have in acquiring their second language**.**

•**Success** is what every student should feel when the leave each day. Whether they understood everything or half, they should feel like they had a successful day.

•**Rewarding** experience is what the student should feel when they talk in Spanish to a Latino/Spaniard for the first time. Nothing makes me happier than hearing their stories.

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