Teaching Philosophy :: Education Teachers Classroom Essays

Teaching Philosophy What is my philosophy concerning education? For as long as there has been â€Å"learning†, this question has been debated. As with any â€Å"opinion question† this question brings forth very strong discussion. Everyone has his or her own thoughts regarding this. Parents, administrators, professors, teachers (those retired and those yet to be.) all have varying views on what education should be. In all the points I wish to make, the two which seem of utmost importance are to be flexible enough with your position that new thoughts and ideas are at least considered and to keep the welfare of the children first and foremost in all beliefs. I think being a teacher is the most important job in the world. If it wasn’t for teachers everything in the world would be different. When looking back on my 13 years of school, I recall few teacher who made a huge impact on my life. All of the teachers that I remember the most have something in common, which is they all taught extremely well academically, but their job didn’t stop there. They were mentors, helpers, listeners, and role models. I think it is important as a teacher to remember some students may not struggle academically, but their problems might be at home. It is necessary as a teacher to not only teach the core subjects, such as reading, math, and English, but also incorporate important concepts such as self-esteem, decision-making, character building, as well as other skills needed for life. A good teacher must keep in mind that anything said or done, even if it is little, can make or break a child. A teacher can also make a positive las ting impression on a child. This is the kind of teacher I want to be! As a teacher most of your time and the students’ time of learning takes place in the classroom. That is why it is important that the room is comfortable and pleasing to the students. In my classroom I want color and fun mixed in with learning. It is important to create an atmosphere that is comfortable, but not over stimulating to distract the students. It is a good idea to display the students’ work.