Passion is one of the most powerful tools that a teacher can utilize. I find this to be especially true when teaching math. If a teacher says that they do not like math, then students will think it is okay to also not like math. However, if a teacher shows his or her passion for math, then students will see that it is alright to love math and to be excited by it. Teachers often-times do not realize how much students pay attention to what they do and look to them as role models. This is why teachers can use passion as a powerful tool.
When teachers are passionate about any subject, not just math, they tend to work harder to make sure students are learning and appreciating the material. Personally, I am very passionate about math, and I want students to have the opportunity to become passionate about it as well. I want to engage the students and allow them to perform many activities that will help them learn deeper. By having this passion, I will be able to reach out to those students who are resisting learning and who do not think they need to learn math. They will have ample opportunity to explore math in multiple ways and in multiple forms.
One of my main goals in my future math class is to make math relatable. Students need to know the “why” behind the math they are doing. They need to be able to see how they can apply this to their future lives. By using project based learning, students will be able to tackle real-world problems and then share them with an actual audience. When using project-based learning, it helps if the teacher is passionate about the subject because then they are more likely to put in the time and dedication needed to make the activity work effectively. Passionate teachers can also help to motivate their students to be excited about such projects.
Miss Wieberg 