All+About+Me

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 *  My Educational Philosophy **

I believe that children should be treated as unique individuals. The classroom should be a safe, welcoming, and motivating environment where students are inspired to develop emotionally, intellectually, physically, and socially. As a teacher, my goal is to facilitate learning by being supportive, understanding and patient. However, I also will teach kids accountability, respect and confidence. I believe when a teacher facilitates learning it allows children to discover and problem solve, while also teaching them core information. For students to build knowledge, they need the opportunity to discover and explore on their own. I believe that students learn better by applying skills to relevant and thought provoking situations. Developing a curriculum around student interests promotes intrinsic motivation and inspires a desire to learn. When students are invested in the curriculum, they are motivated to work hard and learn. I believe that the biggest lesson that a child can learn is respect and confidence. I would like to help students develop respect for themselves as well as others. I want each student to be able to find his or her voice. When the voice of each student is heard, students feel free to express themselves. I will strive for all children to feel safe enough to express their thoughts, feelings and ideas without the fear of ridicule or judgment. I feel the classroom should be a collaborative place where each student feels a sense of pride and ownership. I feel that if students feel like they are a part of something bigger than themselves, they will work hard to not let others down. It also instills a sense of teamwork and cooperation. I believe that in order to be a successful teacher, I need to be consistent and fair. I need to be aware and in control of any biases. I will be open-minded and willing to take input from others and realize that just because I am teaching, I do not have all of the answers. Teaching provides an opportunity for constant learning and growth. I hope to instill in my students the same love of learning that drove me to become a teacher. I will be a compassionate, strong, and dedicated teacher who is dedicated to making a difference in the lives children. .