Philosophy of education
Since I was in Elementary I knew I wanted to become a teacher. I had some amazing teachers that truly inspired me by their example of teaching. They taught me that a difference-long lasting impact could be made in the life of a student, I am currently working on my bachelor’s of education EC-6. At the age of 18 I started working with children. The experience that I have gained started in the days that I worked in daycare. I worked in daycare for about four years then moved into working at an elementary school. This experience has helped me develop my own educational beliefs. As a teacher, there are different values and standards that I feel are important when working with students.
The first value is making a connection with your students. To me, this is probably the most important value as a teacher because this is how I form my relationships with my students. I try to provide them with a safe, caring, loving, and positive learning environment that will make them enjoy coming to school each day and being in my classroom. It is my responsibility to not only educate them but to nurture them and provide them with emotional support and guidance. When my students feel like they are loved and cared for by me, then I will have their trust. I believe that all students deserve a high quality education.
The second value that I possess as a teacher is creating a positive learning environment tailored for the needs of my students. My classroom will be set up to provide students with a good education in a fun and engaging setting. This will be to help them learn.
Third, is establishing a good relationship with families tailored to the individual needs of my students.Families are important to the school therefore communication between families and teachers is extremely important. Parents have the right to know how their child is developing academically. And what teacher does not love being able to depend and work with parents. Knowing that he or she can count on parents is a great feeling. We must work together and work for the same goal, which is to make sure the students are successful. By establishing a good relationship with the families of students the teacher is able to provide them with ideas and suggestions to further help their child at home. When students see the involvement of their families they will feel cared for, loved and acknowledged. Students will be able to see that their hard work at school is being valued. When parents are involved their child have a higher chance to succeed.
Last, my philosophy of education is a commitment to all students learning no matter what the circumstances. A student centered classroom will remain highly focused on relationships and rigor as well as a commitment to engagement in all areas of learning. I am conscious that students will come into my classroom with unique backgrounds and circumstances; however, these will not be viewed as deficits, but instead as opportunities of strength and growth. Having my own beliefs helps me be a better teacher and better service my students.