This document outlines Matthew Martinez's teaching philosophy. His philosophy centers around four principles: 1) building community in and out of the classroom, 2) encouraging creativity in student presentations and thinking, 3) mentoring students through their academic work and career goals, and 4) ensuring student success through critical thinking assignments and helping them align career goals with social justice. He emphasizes making sociological concepts relatable by sharing personal experiences with students and involving them in the local community through activities like school mentoring.
My personal teaching philosophy. I strive to provide a visual, kinesthetic and project-based approach in every lesson. In addition, it is so important to me to focus on student motivation and empowerment.
Dr. William Allan Kritsonis, PhD - Editor-in-Chief, NATIONAL FORUM JOURNALS (Established 1982). Dr. Kritsonis earned his PhD from The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa; M.Ed., Seattle Pacific University; Seattle, Washington; BA Central Washington University, Ellensburg, Washington. He was also named as the Distinguished Alumnus for the College of Education and Professional Studies at Central Washington University.
My personal teaching philosophy. I strive to provide a visual, kinesthetic and project-based approach in every lesson. In addition, it is so important to me to focus on student motivation and empowerment.
Dr. William Allan Kritsonis, PhD - Editor-in-Chief, NATIONAL FORUM JOURNALS (Established 1982). Dr. Kritsonis earned his PhD from The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa; M.Ed., Seattle Pacific University; Seattle, Washington; BA Central Washington University, Ellensburg, Washington. He was also named as the Distinguished Alumnus for the College of Education and Professional Studies at Central Washington University.