My Philosophy!
As I think about my philosophy of education, I am forced to consider how I think teachers should teach as well as how student’s learning can be maximized. As I continue my career in education, I have been pondering the impact that I want to have in my field and on my students. Unfortunately, I feel that there are those that go into education just for a job. However, I strongly disagree with this intention and believe that the motivation for this career should extend past a paycheck and into a passion for helping young children. I want to be a teacher who is remembered by her students, can make a positive impact in their lives, and who instills a strong desire in students to be lifelong learners. I want to encourage my students to aspire to their goals as well as encourage and assist my colleagues. Not only do I want to be a good teacher but I want to be a motivating leader that helps not only my students but the entire education field!
I believe that being a good teacher starts with creating a good learning environment. I feel that a classroom must have an open atmosphere where students can feel welcome and at home. For optimal learning, students need to feel safe and accepted. Moreover, a good teacher believes that all students are capable of learning and express high expectations. Believing that your students can achieve motivates them to meet goals. Providing them with multiple means in which to receive the instruction ensures the learning. In addition, students need as much personal attention as possible. Therefore, I feel teachers should make the effort to greet each student at the door. It is these little interactions that can make all the difference in students’ lives.
Moreover, students need a great deal of positive encouragement. I think a classroom should contain the praise and positive reinforcement that each student deserves. My philosophy of teaching also contains some concepts of existentialism. I think a classroom should be a climate of freedom and choice where individuals can choose and be responsible for their decisions. My classroom management technique includes allowing the students to help develop the classroom rules and the consequences of breaking them. It is important to clarify and communicate the rules and expectations. Furthermore, I feel that it is beneficial to have these rules displayed. Even more, mutual respect should be a golden rule incorporated into every classroom where ridicule and sarcasm are not allowed. Any misbehavior should be dealt with quickly, consistently, and respectfully. I feel this is a useful method for teaching responsibility and consequences.
The most effective learning can occur when a teacher gets to know the students and their learning styles. A good teacher needs to be able to evaluate their students’ foundations and understandings in order to teach to everyone. This includes teaching all students of different ethnic, social, political, and economic backgrounds. Moreover, they can modify their teaching and differentiate instruction in order to maximize student learning by taking into account different learning styles and techniques. Nonetheless, good teachers have to be great motivators. Students learn best when you can capture their attention and keep things spiced up so that they do not become bored.
Even more, I feel that teaching should contain a humanistic approach. I believe we need to encourage our students and emphasize self- actualization. Nonetheless, teachers should help students assimilate knowledge into their daily lives and develop the ability to connect their learning and apply curriculum to themselves. As a teacher, we are responsible for relating content to real life in many different ways. These include group processes, one-on-one teacher-student interaction, and creative self discovery. In addition, the use of technology and appropriate internet sites can enhance classroom learning and resources. These processes encourage students to think critically and analytically and most importantly, promotes a love of life long learning.
My philosophy of teaching and learning comes from my strong commitment to becoming an excellent teacher and my own experiences with some good and, unfortunately, bad teachers. My desire to be a great teacher extends much farther than just a job and a paycheck. I have a passion for encouraging our youth to “be the best that they can be.” I thing it is our duty as a society to support the development of your youth. Additionally, I think that it is my calling to become a mentor for my students. Aspiring to be a role model and a figure of dependability, I will give strength, encouragement, and confidence to each of my students as well as have an important impact in my teaching career through teaching, helping and motivating colleagues. A positive impact in the life of one child is rewarding, a positive impact in many children’s lives sets the stage for successful changes in education and an advancement of America.
As I think about my philosophy of education, I am forced to consider how I think teachers should teach as well as how student’s learning can be maximized. As I continue my career in education, I have been pondering the impact that I want to have in my field and on my students. Unfortunately, I feel that there are those that go into education just for a job. However, I strongly disagree with this intention and believe that the motivation for this career should extend past a paycheck and into a passion for helping young children. I want to be a teacher who is remembered by her students, can make a positive impact in their lives, and who instills a strong desire in students to be lifelong learners. I want to encourage my students to aspire to their goals as well as encourage and assist my colleagues. Not only do I want to be a good teacher but I want to be a motivating leader that helps not only my students but the entire education field!
I believe that being a good teacher starts with creating a good learning environment. I feel that a classroom must have an open atmosphere where students can feel welcome and at home. For optimal learning, students need to feel safe and accepted. Moreover, a good teacher believes that all students are capable of learning and express high expectations. Believing that your students can achieve motivates them to meet goals. Providing them with multiple means in which to receive the instruction ensures the learning. In addition, students need as much personal attention as possible. Therefore, I feel teachers should make the effort to greet each student at the door. It is these little interactions that can make all the difference in students’ lives.
Moreover, students need a great deal of positive encouragement. I think a classroom should contain the praise and positive reinforcement that each student deserves. My philosophy of teaching also contains some concepts of existentialism. I think a classroom should be a climate of freedom and choice where individuals can choose and be responsible for their decisions. My classroom management technique includes allowing the students to help develop the classroom rules and the consequences of breaking them. It is important to clarify and communicate the rules and expectations. Furthermore, I feel that it is beneficial to have these rules displayed. Even more, mutual respect should be a golden rule incorporated into every classroom where ridicule and sarcasm are not allowed. Any misbehavior should be dealt with quickly, consistently, and respectfully. I feel this is a useful method for teaching responsibility and consequences.
The most effective learning can occur when a teacher gets to know the students and their learning styles. A good teacher needs to be able to evaluate their students’ foundations and understandings in order to teach to everyone. This includes teaching all students of different ethnic, social, political, and economic backgrounds. Moreover, they can modify their teaching and differentiate instruction in order to maximize student learning by taking into account different learning styles and techniques. Nonetheless, good teachers have to be great motivators. Students learn best when you can capture their attention and keep things spiced up so that they do not become bored.
Even more, I feel that teaching should contain a humanistic approach. I believe we need to encourage our students and emphasize self- actualization. Nonetheless, teachers should help students assimilate knowledge into their daily lives and develop the ability to connect their learning and apply curriculum to themselves. As a teacher, we are responsible for relating content to real life in many different ways. These include group processes, one-on-one teacher-student interaction, and creative self discovery. In addition, the use of technology and appropriate internet sites can enhance classroom learning and resources. These processes encourage students to think critically and analytically and most importantly, promotes a love of life long learning.
My philosophy of teaching and learning comes from my strong commitment to becoming an excellent teacher and my own experiences with some good and, unfortunately, bad teachers. My desire to be a great teacher extends much farther than just a job and a paycheck. I have a passion for encouraging our youth to “be the best that they can be.” I thing it is our duty as a society to support the development of your youth. Additionally, I think that it is my calling to become a mentor for my students. Aspiring to be a role model and a figure of dependability, I will give strength, encouragement, and confidence to each of my students as well as have an important impact in my teaching career through teaching, helping and motivating colleagues. A positive impact in the life of one child is rewarding, a positive impact in many children’s lives sets the stage for successful changes in education and an advancement of America.