My philosophy of education represents my
purpose for wanting to become a teacher. Children learn in many different ways
and it is important for me to have optimal learning strategies ready for my
students' needs in the classroom. Developing an optimal environment for student
learning is crucial to their early educational success. Determining the role of
the student, and teacher is important to the entire educational management
and learning process. My philosophy expresses my expectations of my students,
my interest in working with children, and goals to developing a foundation for
their educational success.
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Purpose of Education:
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As a teacher knowing the purpose for providing
an education is a key to understanding the successful practices within the art
of teaching. I believe education exists for the opportunity to encourage people
to learn a well-rounded quantity of information useful for their daily lives. Education is a catalyst for free
thinking, and developing new ideas that enable a person to develop multiple
forms of expression and self-concept. Education should exist for people to
develop multiple forms of intelligence, methods for reasoning, and application
of the mind's abilities.
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| Curriculum of the Classroom: |
The purpose of the curriculum in the classroom
is to provide students with a critical understanding of multiple
subjects that
enable a foundation for further educational instruction. The curriculum
should
focus within cognitive, social, physical, linguistic, intellectual,
personal,
cultural, and emotional development. The curriculum should be
student-centered
within multiple areas of study, and enable numerous possibilities for
assessment. Within the process of teaching the designated curriculum,
the
teacher should focus on the student's optimal learning strategies, so
every
student is able to understand the lessons and keep up with the lesson
pace.
The curriculum within the classroom throughout the school year should
reflect the benchmarks set by teachers, the school, and state.
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Characteristics of a Teacher:
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A teacher should have specific characteristics
that demonstrate their ability to educate students. A teacher should be
accountable for their actions, responsibilities, and demonstrate their
professionalism. A teacher needs to act professional within their classroom
setting, school, and community. The teacher has to appear confident in front of
the students, be well prepared for each lesson plan, and quick to respond to
problems student interests that may alter the flow of the lesson planned. An
elementary school teacher models appropriate practices, acceptable behavior in
the classroom, school, and society. A teacher should have a positive
perspective towards what is important for their students' education plan.
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Role of the Teacher:
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The
teacher should show
their interest, express their excitement, and demonstrate positive
reasons for
why the information is important for the students. The teacher is
responsible
for everything that happens within their classroom, and takes an active
role of
responsibility for the school's optimal daily function. It is the
teacher's responsibility work with
students to create classroom rules, keep students on task, and provide
security/safety for the students. A teacher needs to be attentive
towards
students' learning abilities, cultural differences, and special needs
enabling them to receive a successful learning experience. This
includes adapting curriculum to the students' cultural background and
IEP's. A teacher should
scaffold students, and be supportive for students with thei learning
process. It's important that teachers have fun with
the curriculum, provide relevant examples that are enjoyable,
interesting, promotes further engagement, and leave students wanting
more.
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Role of the Student:
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The
student within the classroom should be
actively engaged in the material. They should be conceptually willing
to try
new things, and enjoy the material's purpose. Students should know
their
rights, be aware of the personal needs, and seek resources and support
when
needed. Students' role in the classroom is to follow established
classroom, and school rules. The
student should be actively participating by asking questions,
contributing to
discussions, working with peers, and focusing on the lessons set by the
teacher. It's the students' responsibility to tell the teacher that
they don't
understand something. Students
should know what is expected of them, and be aware of possible
consequences that may occur if not observed and respected. The
student's role in the classroom is to have a fun, be enthusiastic, and
have a
playful learning experience. It is important for the students to feel
like
their learning experience is productive and advocate for ways to make
their learning experience more enjoyable.
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Optimal Classroom Environment: |
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Creating a classroom environment that is
welcoming, organized, and well managed is an important aspect of providing
students with an optimal educational experience. A classroom should have enough
space that is appropriate for the number of students and the grade level. It is
important that students have a place in the classroom where they can use a
computer, read a book, practice their writing skills on chalk board/white
board, do group work, and call their personal work space. A classroom should have the resources it needs to assist the
students' productivity and learning experience. It is the teacher's
responsibility to set up the classroom with the proper materials needed for the
daily lessons, and year-round curriculum plans.
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Why I Want to Teach:
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I am a teacher because I work with children. I
enjoy the satisfaction of knowing that I helped someone learn something new and
accomplish an educational goal. For me teaching is an opportunity to create
many social connections and friendships with my students, and their
parents/guardians within the community. When I teach, I know I will always
be guiding someone towards a sustainable educational goal. |
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