College Admissions Essay: My Philosophy Of Education

Education entails individual human development in the cognitive, emotional, creative and social areas. All children are entitled to a free education regardless of race, cultural background or handicaps. For education to be an effective part of the students life, the student and teacher must be actively and enthusiastically involved in learning. A teacher needs to be well prepared and organized. They need to know the perspective goals for each student and ways to achieve these goals. Teachers need to work with students to help them grow and develop ways to use their knowledge.

The nature of students is that of an instinctive ability to learn. Students of ages and all grade levels reflect their surroundings and respond according to their interpretation. Naturally it is not only the influence of a classroom that shapes a student but many outside factors that determine students’ goals and abilities; for example, healthy encouragement from parents. Students may find a natural ability to perform in one area of education and with help may fine tune their ability to better their understanding of other areas. Students have a better understanding of education when it is relevant to their needs and everyday life.

I remember the early years of my childhood when I arrived at school and was received by the warm greeting of my teachers, who seemed to have special abilities to perceive if I was angry, sad, or hungry. In the classroom, I felt safe and had the confidence to tell my dreams without fear that they would make fun of them, when I was a child, my teachers made me feel loved and protected.

Being the product of immigrant parents, I’ve never taken education for granted. When my father was younger, he grew up in the countryside of Fuzhou. It was separate from the rest of China in that laws, such as those limiting the number of children a family could have, and an a proper education system didn’t apply. Where he was from, they grew what they ate and ate what they grew, living day to day. When he came to America, he didn’t speak a lick of English and struggled to receive the education needed for many careers. So, he started as a restaurant worker, and saved up the money to be a co-owner, and then a manager. My parents worked tireless nights for over twenty years, from 10 am to 11 pm, never taking a day off. They sent me to school

Education is ultimately the key, the door, and the way to not only fulfill one’s dreams but also to empower and help others attain success. It promises knowledge and opportunities, and breaks the walls that hinder the socially and culturally disadvantaged from advancing in society. Therefore, I value education as I hope to be successful someday and repay my parents’ hardwork and sacrifices to provide me a comfortable life. But most of all, I hope to offer the knowledge and learning experiences I obtained from my secondary education and will obtain from higher education to those in underserved and impoverished communities. I essentially plan to help sick people, reach out to third-world countries, educate kids, and give hope and inspiration

Being a first generation United States citizen in my family, I have experienced both sides of the spectrum where my mother’s mere presence symbolizes a near sacrifice of life for a better quality of mine and work is valued over education. Sounds pretty strange when you think about it because most first generation stories you hear include an overbearing parent that values education over everything else. While my mother does value education, I never posed a need for guidance in that aspect until my junior year of high school but by that time my mother had grown accustomed to me being so independent. My mother in a way had given up on me. She found my struggle with mental health too much of a culture shock for her and consequently treated it as a burden whenever I needed support. I would go weeks without going to school because my depression was too unbearable and I was at the point where suicidal ideations were the norm for me. However, this didn’t phase her in the slightest. Attendance wasn’t something I grew up accustomed to. I

You’ve seen the courses I take, the grades I earn, and the test scores I’ve accomplished, and yes that’s all important, but I want you to know what kind of person I really am. I don’t aim for perfection on tests or assignments in the sense of a grade; I aim for perfection only as reaching my full potential and for what I can show. One night I was lucky enough to be in the company of my father’s college friends (he went to the University of Notre Dame). Inquisitive and curious as I am, I asked them for any kind of career advice that they could muster up for me, or anything that they would do differently in their own careers if they could change anything. After conversations of boring statistics I had heard all before, one of them gave me the best advice I had ever been given.

I believe that every student has the right and the ability to learn, patience and energy must be woven together to encourage the students. Due to my belief, I have the patience. My energy is fueled by my ability to see the potential in every individual with whom I cross paths with. My dream to become an educator began in sixth grade, when one teacher saw what I had to offer to the world. Along with teaching, I strive to learn as much as I can. I find great joy in acquiring new bits of knowledge. My thirst for learning is infinite. From then on, I sought out opportunities in which I could give back and inspire. I worked with the community to provide educational experiences for individuals of all ages. Going into college, I worked with my professors

It seems as though my whole life has revolved around getting a proper education and making it into a good college. My whole family has been determined to give me many opportunities to pave my future the way I want, as long I went to college. Getting into a good college has seemingly been the center of my universe for as long as I can remember. Ever since my adolescence in elementary school, the idea of college education has been drilled into my head constantly. Regardless of the many obstacles my family has faced, my future has never ceased to be a vital part of my life.

During debates, I am often criticized for being too idealistic and childish. Although meant to be derogatory, being compared to the infinitely inquisitive, eager, and fearless minds of our world is not an insult. In fact, my most precious quality is my inner three-year-old. Not the runny nose, tantrum-ridden nightmare of grocery stores, but the curious, enthusiastic, open perspective of the young. The philosophy of seeing the world with clarity, wonder, and imagination, rather than being fogged by preconceived ideas, introduces endless possibilities. In the past two years of preserving my inner three-year-old, consistently presenting the question of why, anticipating where my curiosity takes me, and looking at the world with the objective perspective of a fresh judgment, I am now prosperous. Not physically, definitely not economically, but I am mentally.

I have been blessed with many teachers that have helped me in my education, but one in particular has helped me take my education beyond the classroom. The first time I stepped foot into her room was my freshman year. She began as my algebra teacher and ended as my leadership teacher. She helped me expand my knowledge of math and prepared me for classes to come. This was a big change from her math classes, naturally as the content is significantly different, but also the opportunities I was provided. In both classes she displayed her outgoing kind heart. During leadership, she has helped me grow in many ways and helped me expand the person I am, and a person that is ready to take on the world. As someone who also aspires to be an educator,

While attending North Carolina Central University, I have taken classes that helped me develop the teaching philosophy I want for my future classroom. My philosophy is that no matter their background, all children have the opportunity or learning. Personally, I would love to see students reaching their fullest potential while in my class. It would be my dream to allow children with different learning levels, to be able to work in the same classroom together. This will require heavy amounts of group work, something kids need to learn for the real world. My classroom environment will be a judgment free zone. This will allow for students to freely express themselves and learn at their own pace. When teaching young children one must be prepared for all the frustrations, responsibilities, and challenges. Personally, I believe that all children are capable of learning anything, if they have the appropriate materials and motivation and direction from their teachers. It is up to me to ensure that my students are motivated and excited about learning new things.

Your view of yourself, your view of others and of the world is the core of your belief system. And this is not about science or proofs, this is a personal choice. This is a major choice that will not impact directly your career, your achievements, your wealth or social status, but will impact the core meaning and purpose of all this. So, this choice will have the most important impact on the quality of your life.

My philosophical view on education is idealistic. I believe that teachers should be role models for their students. This is one of the reasons for my wanting to become a teacher. I also enjoy seeing people learn things that are difficult for them.