Most people would agree that this statement is true. A teacher has the responsibility of imparting knowledge to students, while having the opportunity to make a huge impact on each student s life. To be truly successful and effective, a teacher must take the time to thoroughly consider his or her teaching philosophy. The following is a statement of my educational philosophy. I believe every child has a right to an education that is not only meaningful, but also challenging.
Children come to school from a variety of different cultural and family backgrounds.
Certain values and expectations are already implanted in their minds as soon as they walk through the classroom door. Children begin to be shaped by their environments from the time of birth and continue to be shaped as they progress through school. That is why it is so important for school to be a positive environment, one that evokes feelings of acceptance, comfort, and security. Each child is of value and our schools should reinforce this daily. Knowledge is power.