My Educational Philosophy
Nelson Mandela once remarked, "Education is the most
powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." I believe the
purpose of education is to change the world. As a teacher, I am changing the world
one student at a time, and my hope is that the student will go forth and change
the world. When in the classroom, teachers are not just teachers. They play
many roles including leader, parent, friend, counselor, coach, role model. No
matter the role, I believe teachers need to be there for their students. Teachers should be self-confident,
motivating, fair, positive, good listeners, and have a sense of humor. I believe that the classroom should be
a fun, warm, and caring environment where students are not afraid to ask
questions or say, "I don't understand." I believe all students can
learn, but they need encouragement and positive feedback. Anatole France, a
French poet, asserts, "Nine tenths of education is encouragement." As
an educator, I will encourage my students to live up to the high expectations
set before them, to seek out knowledge on their own, to become better
listeners, to become problem solvers, to dream big, to work hard, and to learn.