My future classroom by Talayzia

My future classroom by Talayzia - October 2014 Scholarship Essay

My ideal classroom environment is being in a room with a size of 30-50 students. Having this many students is enough to have me understand what's being taught in the classroom without being left behind in the shadows. It gives me as a student the ability to have one-on-one time with the teacher. Having one-on-one time with a teacher could give me a better understanding of what's being taught in class and what I have to do for that class. A class this size is also good for me a student to learn from other students. There could be more than one answer at times and seeing different point of views from other students could help me learn. This helps get a better education and a wider view of the world.

Also the room should feel full of life and uplifting. If the class is energetic and spirited it'll make me want to come to that class. I will most likely want to learn and become successful. When classes are less vibrant I may begin to tune thing out or even fall asleep. This will eventually make me become less engaged in what the teacher is teaching.

The teacher should feel passionate about what he/she is saying, also he/she should stay on topic on what they're teaching. When a teacher talks deeply about what their teaching I began to engage better with the teacher and the information being taught. Good student-teacher relationships are built when students can connect to the teacher from what he/she is teaching which the could student succeed in the class. It’s also easier when the teacher stay on topic. I am able to understand the subject of the class better if the teacher wouldn't trail off the subject. More work could get done in class and students could leave the class feeling as if they learned something.

Having the learning hands-on would help me and other students get a better education. This could help see and understand instead of just hearing and understanding. I don't get much out of a lecture. Lecturing too much causes tuning out and lost of focus. Having a visual of what am learning helps me learn and get a better understanding on the subject.

Having learning hand-on learning, teachers showing passionate teaching and stay on topic, having the classroom feel uplifting and vibrant, and good size class are some deeds that come to mind when I think of my ideal classroom. These concepts could help me and other students in school come closer to success.