My Personal Statement : My Philosophy Of Education

The purpose of education in the United States is to prepare young people for their future by giving them the knowledge and skills so they can be successful. The purpose of education is to create emotionally healthy young adults that will make good choices and are responsible.

The teacher student relationship is very important for children. Children spend approximately 5 to 7 hours a day with a teacher .We ask ourselves what is considered a good teacher? All of us have gone through schooling, and if fortunate had a favorite teacher. A positive relationship between the student and the teacher is difficult to establish, but can be found for both individuals. The qualities for a positive relationship can vary to set a learning experience approachable and inviting the students to learn. A teacher and student who have the qualities of good communications, respect in a classroom, and show interest in teaching from the point of view of the teacher and learning from a

In recalling my favorite teacher, I have questioned many times what it is that I remember about this person the most. In my case, it was that this teacher showed a genuine interest, in my work, in my interests and in my being. As Danielson (2007:28), illustrates, it is only when students remember their teacher’s years later, that ‘students find themselves recalling the warmth and care their favorite teachers demonstrated, their high expectations for achievement, and their commitment to students’. Arguably, the exclusive teacher-student relationship is constructed on the central human need of knowing another person cares, which lay at the heart of student’s development and learning. (QUOTE). While I did not recognize the significance of building relationships with students until, almost two years into my role as a voluntary teaching assistant. I now consider the most essential role that educational practitioners can ensure, is to develop relationships with their students. My understanding is confirmed by Noddings (2005:17) who states ‘caring is a way of being in relation’. Suggesting that perhaps it is not what you teach these students, but rather, whether or not you let them know you care.

I’m always caring and empathetic. I’m caring in that I always try to teach my students with kindness in mind. I’m also kind in the way Geneva Gay describes kindness. I’m kind in that I “care so much” (Rychly and Graves, Pg 45, 2012) that I want my students to succeed. I hold my students to a high expectation (Rychy and Graves, 2012). I don’t believe in good learners or bad learners. I know all my students can learn and succeed. So,I expect all my students to meet the learning objectives and milestones. I don’t except excuses for failure. However, I am empathetic in that I can put myself in my student’s shoes and understand what they are going through (Rychly and Graves, 2012). I understand that my students may expect hardships. I try to work with those hardships and challenges. I know that each student has unique experiences that affect their learning. Thus, I empower my

During my time in the classroom, I have learned that I am a patient educator, adept at creating a maintaining a positive classroom environment. I focus on student strengths, and I’m able to identify a student that is struggling and adapt the lesson

As a teacher, I am responsible for all my students learning. Ultimately, I want to create a warm environment for all students to learn, and not have to feel scrutinized in school like I did when I was in grade school. I will need to be aware of how each student

Through my professional seminar as well as my field experience, I was able to develop and determine what were my values regarding teaching. While I initially thought that my goal as a teacher was primarily to help out students and make their learning meaningful, through working and interacting with teachers at my host school, I came to the conclusion that this must be done by showing students the connection between what they are learning and their real life. Moreover, the teacher must not only be knowledgeable of their material, but they must show that they care about the students learning. More specifically, an effective teacher involves one who understands their classroom and their students and knows which strategies to use such that every student has an opportunity to succeed.

An outstanding teacher is a role model to students and should lead by example. It’s important for students to feel cared for and respected as individuals. By treating students fairly and listening to them, teachers show they respect them as individuals. Students learn best in a learning environment where they feel safe, where they are able to engage in learning and where the teacher has high expectations. Outstanding teachers accommodate their students’ academic, social,

This approach will allow students to fully understand the dynamic roles between the teacher and student. The skills educators must develop will assist the student’s role into becoming appreciative because they must consider teaching to be a lifestyle, not just a paycheck. A teacher's goal should be a trusted profession with the education of a young mind and must provide a quality education to all. Teachers should equip their students the necessary tools for different levels of knowledge and understanding, and for success in life. I think it is important for effective learning and teaching to first establish a mutually respectful honest relationship with students. Communication and honesty should become the first or highest priority and put into the method of teaching. Teamwork should also be put into demonstration in the classroom in order for students to prepare for adult interaction in the future.

Quality relationships between students and teachers are foundational to an effective learning environment. David Hansen, author to “The Importance of the Person in the Role of Teacher” shares his observations of three teachers that have established good relationships with their students. The relationship between these teachers and their students is strong and genuine, so that these teachers have a positive influence in their students’ lives. That is the essential question that Hansen seeks to provide the answer. The question being “how can teachers have a positive influence on their students’ behavior and learning?” Hansen’s answer to the question is to have a person committed

From this experience, I also learned that when I become a teacher, I want my students to like me as a person but that I also want to them to give me the utmost respect. I feel that I can best do this by really getting to know my students, feeding into their interests, and by building a personal connection with them so that they know that I care about them and what happens to them. At the same time, for

I think it is important to know your students and know where their interests lie in order to build a relationship with each individual student. I think students need to know that you care and you are there for them. Communication is so important to run an effecient classroom. It is important to give students lots of opportunities to answer questions, discuss with their peers, and share stories and opinions.

Teachers daily interact with students, colleagues, peers, and parents. Teachers need to respect students, peers, and parents to gain their trust (2.1). The respect that a teacher shows should not vary based on race, ethnicity, or diversity (2.d). If a teacher is consistent with how he or she treat students it shall be noted by students. Authenticity is crucial for a teacher to display in the classroom. Students and parents need an advocate who is real and honest when it comes to teaching and teamwork. Enthusiasm and passion for teaching, learning, and collaboration shall positively effect students, and parent child relationships (2.6). Teachers not solely interact on a specialized level, but also in a personal level. One way teachers interact with students in a personal level is by caring for them. Caring is expressed in numerous ways: compassion, patience, establishing standards,

Further, the purpose is to learn how to develop relationships that will enable students to work with their peers, throughout their schooling and beyond." So, to my understanding of the purpose of education, it prepares us all for the future and for us to be a productive citizen so that we can be useful to ourselves and for our country. The role of the teacher in education or in school is to teach the young ones to become a better person as they can be. In other words, the teachers make changes in the lives of the students. The role of students in education is to learn and prepare themselves for the future. The curriculum is there in the education system to guide the students in learning for their betterment in their family, community, and for

Preparing students to confront and overcome challenges they will encounter every day is the purpose of teaching. Teachers touch the lives of students and influence how those students react to obstacles they face during their lives. The educator has a responsibility to teach students beyond mere subject matter. Teachers are also coaches, tutors, trainers, and students themselves. They must equip students with problem solving skills, organization skills, communication skills, team work skills, and educate them on the role of the individual in society. Educators are more than just facilitators of information; they help shape the lives of citizens in ways they themselves may not even comprehend. The purpose of teaching is to equip with students with the skills necessary to live productive lives where they have the ability to achieve whatever goals they may have. Teachers accomplish this through various teaching strategies guided by their educational philosophies.