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=Iowa Teacher Portfolio for Jennifer Travis =



Jennifer Travis Business Teacher Treynor High School Folder #: 986151 Treynor Community School District janderson@treynorcardinals.org Portfolios Iowa Teacher E-Portfolio - Shows examples of how I meet each of the Iowa teaching standards. Online Teaching E-Portfolio - Showcases my experience as an online teacher.

What I Believe About Teaching
I see teaching as “learning to get out of the way of the learner.” Considering the vast potential of the human brain, I believe that students underestimate their capacity of learning. My goal is to challenge students by setting high expectations and to create an environment that stimulates curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.

I see myself more as a coach or facilitator. Teaching is not about providing the answers and imparting knowledge on others. Rather, teaching is about helping students learn and discover knowledge in their own way. Students are more motivated to learn when they have a real stake in their learning.

To be successful in a student-centered environment, students must be self-directed learners. I believe it is my role as a teacher to model and teach students the skills needed for self-management, self-monitoring, and self-modification. By focusing on constructing knowledge rather than memorizing facts, I believe students will develop skills to be a life-long learner.

I believe that students learn much more from me than what I’m teaching. I will provide a classroom atmosphere where every learner is respected and affirmed. I will treat my students with respect, actively listen to them, and be sensitive to their needs. In addition, I will model good practices and have a positive attitude about my work and school.

