MS BAKKER'S CLASSROOM
ABOUT ME
Igniting Your Passion for Learning
Hello! I appreciate you stopping by my website to learn more about me, my passions, and my educational pursuits!
I am passionate about enthusiastic learning! I strive to make unique, professional connections with students and fellow educators. I integrate a variety of pedagogical techniques into my classroom and everyday moments to help people achieve their own "ah-ha" moments:
-Student Centered Learning
-Students As Creators
- Active Learning
-Experiential Learning
-Growth Mind-Set
-Technology Enabled Teaching
-Global Competencies (21st Century Skills)
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I believe in a balanced lifestyle when in the pursuit of success. My life is made up of many passions! I am passionate about living a healthy, active lifestyle and sports!
My experiences competing for Team Canada in the sport of ringette have helped me understand that individuals learn and develop best in a safe, inclusive environment where each person can feel safe challenging themselves to achieve their full potential.
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“If a child can’t learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn.” - Ignacio Estrada
MY PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION
As a certified teacher with a passion for education in a variety of settings, I am certain that my professional knowledge, pedagogical experience, and enthusiasm for both learning in the classroom and in extracurricular endeavors will benefit my future students, colleagues and the community I teach within.
My teaching philosophy focuses on providing students with the opportunity to learn and develop in a safe, inclusive environment where each student can pursue their individual learning goals, develop skills for the future, and succeed in realizing and achieving their full potential.
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I strive to create innovative, engaging learning environments that promote active learning by integrating 21st century skills and differentiated instruction.
