My+philosophy+of+Education



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//Work in progress... I have so much to say, but I am struggling to find the gratification in the way my words are forming on these pages...// **My Philosophy of Education and Teaching!**

Although, I have yet to take full responsiblity within the walls of my own classroom, my schooling and my experience working with students has taught and shown me a great deal on what education is and how to differentiate between good and bad teaching. I have come to believe that.... Every child is capable of learning. Although, their process and learning styles, in which they learn, are different, I believe every child is capable and has the ability to learn. I believe, we, as teachers, must always remember that we are of a serving profession and our most important cliental to whom we serve are our students. Every decision that I make in and outside of the classroom should be made with one question on mind, and that is, "How will “this” affect/effect my students?" I strongly believe that all students should be held to the same high expectations as their peers. But I do feel the manner in which they are to fulfill these expectations can and should be differentiated/modified to guide and ensure that every student is learning and is given equal access to learning to their fullest potentional. A great teacher is someone who ignites their students’ passion for learning, is someone who teaches to their students and not at their students. A great teacher Is someone who values their students as individuals and validates each child and their talents and is able to encourage them to be used both inside and out of the classroom. A great teacher will prepare their students, not only to be successful during the current 180 school days, but to be life long learners and active participants within their community.

Wow! Your wiki looks great- I am impressed by how much you have done! --Maria Geib (Richard Geib's wife and 5th grade teacher)