Tribrid Beliefs = Tribrid Practice
There is something that excites me about philosophy and origins of thought, considering perspectives, and reflecting on how my own ideals and practice is represented in comparison. I remember a quiz that I took during one of my first masters classes, meant to determine which historic teaching philosophies best aligned with our own. It was apparent then and still accurate now, that I represent a dichotomy of philosophical theories in my planning, values, and application in my practice. In the 16 years that I have spent teaching in the public school system, I would say that some of my beliefs have shifted slightly over time, but more so the theoretical application represented through my beliefs alters based on my students and their needs. Only since I have started taking masters classes have I realized that I certainly draw on and include aspects of behaviourism, cognitivism, and constructivism in my teaching practice and would say that the three areas are needed and are
