My Teaching Philosophy
It is my passion for working with children and my involvement in the community that has geared me into the profession of teaching. As an educator, I firmly believe in creating a community in which all students are able to learn and grow together, but also have the right to be their own individuals. I concur to the theory of “growth-mindset development” in which all students have the ability to reach their full potential when educated in a positive and accepting environment. As such, I wholeheartedly wish to create a community in which allows students the right to be curious, creative, colloborate, and make mistakes. Having community and building strong relationships with my students is my first priority as an educator. As Debbie Miller states in her book Reading with Meaning, “Real classroom communities are more than just a look. Real communities flourish when we bring together the voices, hearts, and souls of the people who inhabit them”(21). Moreover, community goes beyond just “knowing” my students, but rather, paying close attention to the small details and building a bond with my students in which they know they can count on me as their teacher to give them my unconditional patience, support, and guidance.
As I further place myself in the philosophy of what I believe to be a great educator, I cannot resist the fact that throughout my experience of eduction and volunteer work, I have acquired a passion for social equality. It is my utmost hope that I can be a good role model for my students by demonstrating my respect for multiculturalism and the diverse world in which we live. When working with children, I have not only learned to respect diversity among my students, but the power of celebrating these differences as a community. All students come from different cultures, religions, speak different languages and celebrate different traditions. As role models, we should embrace the opportunity to celebrate these differences as a way to educate ourselves about the world’s people. As I embark on my journey as a teacher, I hope to inspire my students to become “global learners" as they begin to engage in conversations with open-minds and open-hearts, share their ideas, respect the opinions of others, and begin to construct knowledge about the people and places near and far.
My desire to create a inclusive classroom does not only pertain to the history of my students, but to the diversity of learning styles and capacities that will be displayed on a daily basis. As an educator, it is my sole responsibility to not only promote equality within our community, but to also acknowledge that the value of equity is also vitally important in the classroom. During my experience, I have learned to understand that I should treat all students equally; however, not all students require the same instruction, assistance, support, or guidance. As such, all students are different; thus I must take it upon myself to be observant and reflective on my own practises to ensure that each students’ strengths and weaknesses are being addressed, and that I am providing them with optimal learning opportunities.
As I further place myself in the philosophy of what I believe to be a great educator, I cannot resist the fact that throughout my experience of eduction and volunteer work, I have acquired a passion for social equality. It is my utmost hope that I can be a good role model for my students by demonstrating my respect for multiculturalism and the diverse world in which we live. When working with children, I have not only learned to respect diversity among my students, but the power of celebrating these differences as a community. All students come from different cultures, religions, speak different languages and celebrate different traditions. As role models, we should embrace the opportunity to celebrate these differences as a way to educate ourselves about the world’s people. As I embark on my journey as a teacher, I hope to inspire my students to become “global learners" as they begin to engage in conversations with open-minds and open-hearts, share their ideas, respect the opinions of others, and begin to construct knowledge about the people and places near and far.
My desire to create a inclusive classroom does not only pertain to the history of my students, but to the diversity of learning styles and capacities that will be displayed on a daily basis. As an educator, it is my sole responsibility to not only promote equality within our community, but to also acknowledge that the value of equity is also vitally important in the classroom. During my experience, I have learned to understand that I should treat all students equally; however, not all students require the same instruction, assistance, support, or guidance. As such, all students are different; thus I must take it upon myself to be observant and reflective on my own practises to ensure that each students’ strengths and weaknesses are being addressed, and that I am providing them with optimal learning opportunities.