Monday, December 6, 2010

"My Philosophy As An Educator"

“If you do not make a difference, then what have you made?” 

                This question has guided me in my pursuit of life, not simply my pursuit of a career. My philosophy of education is almost wholly derived from my own experiences as a student. I have always had a love of learning. My interest in teaching stems from my belief that teachers can have an incredible amount of influence over the life of their students, and with this privilege comes a great deal of responsibility to the student. Knowing this, it seems like a no-brainer to me that a teacher, just because of the enormous amount of time a student spends in school, should be expected not only to teach, but also to help shape the student taking into account his or her individual needs.

“Doctors, Engineers, Accountants, Lawyers…Teachers made them all!”My philosophy is that an educator is the most valuable resource our country has. Of all the jobs or careers in this world none of them would be possible without teachers. My life has been influenced greatly by teachers. Since I was a child, teaching is all I wanted to do. I have been fortunate to be influenced by some great teachers throughout my academic career. I love to be around students and I like participating in the process of learning. I appreciate learning even today. I enjoy the learning process and hope to one day influence students in the future. I hope to one day become a high school English teacher. I enjoy English subject, and I especially love grammar and discussing stories. I like class discussions and letting different opinions express themselves. These are my beliefs regarding the education of a student. I would strongly agree that students should be active in the learning process,  many students learn best by engaging in real-world activities rather than reading.

            An educator means that you are someone who cares and wants to see children be successful in your class and in their futures. The reason I want to become an educator is to make a difference in a child's life. Educating children profoundly affects their lives and influences the life of anyone who comes into contact with those children. Education provides a foundation for a child to base the rest of his or her life on. Without a solid education, it becomes impossible for an individual to provide for themselves and their family. Also, well-educated people can make decisions that benefit both their own interests and the interests of society as a whole.

I have always leaned toward the profession of education. I feel that a career in education has much to offer, both personally and professionally. The idea of any other career has never been a question; as a child, and now as a teenager, I have always known that my interest lay in teaching. As a child, I would play pretend being a teacher. I had a room full of students who were given assignments and instruction. Treating all of the students equally and approached the job with energy, enthusiasm, and a positive disposition.  I believe that the overall importance of education is to provide students with knowledge that they would perhaps not obtain elsewhere while respecting each student’s individuality. A learning experience is a creative experience, both with knowledge provided by a teacher, books and other teaching aides, and also with the student’s own input.

My educational philosophy aligns completely with the philosophy of both my professional and personal life. It affects my attitude, influences my decisions, and directs my missions with others. I believe that each child is a unique individual who needs a secure, caring, and stimulating atmosphere in which to grow and mature emotionally, intellectually, physically, and socially. It is my desire as a educator to help students meet their fullest potential in these areas by providing an environment that is safe, supports risk-taking, and invites a sharing of ideas. For myself, teaching provides an opportunity for continual learning and growth. One of my hopes as an educator is to instill a love of learning in my students, as I share my own passion for learning with them. I feel there is a need for compassionate, strong, and dedicated individuals who are excited about working with children. In our competitive society it is important for students to not only receive a solid education, but to work with someone who is aware of and sensitive to their individual needs. I am such a person and will always strive to be the best educator that I can be.

              Seriously deciding upon becoming a teacher can be compared to the saying “If the shoe fits, wear it”. I realized the shoes fit when this stream of passionate expression flows out of my mouth when I’d discuss teaching. I was comfortable wearing the “teacher” shoes, even if that meant that my shoes would get dirty. Becoming a teacher would be the most self-fulfilling and meaningful thing for me to accomplish. Teaching provides a way for me in becoming a more selfless person, while teaching students English and positive values. I want to become a teacher so that I may have a meaningful life and inspire students to become better people, and have a chance to make the world or even one person’s world even slightly brighter.

Finally, I believe a teacher lives to serve. A teacher is dedicated to learning, to his or her discipline, to his or her students, and to making the future the best possible place for all of us to live. These are the challenges I accepted when I chose to be a teacher. I remain committed to them.



2 comments:

  1. "My philosophy affects both my professional and personal life; attitude, influences my decisions, and directs my missions with others." -this is a very striking line that i want you to share to your classmates and also to your students someday. I can really see your passion in everything you do. Keep doing what you love to do and you'll find happiness.

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  2. _thank you sir !! :) you're the best !! you keep me inspired all the time !!

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