Educational Goals and Philosophy

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Educational Goals and Philosophy

Making a career choice can often be a tormenting decision, and many people choose a profession or line of work that may not satisfy their creative abilities, but only pays the bills. I have known, specifically since the first day I spent in kindergarten class, that my purpose is to teach, and for that knowledge I am especially fortunate. The philosophies that I support have been part of my educational beliefs and standards for the majority or my lifetime, and are qualities that, I feel, make an effective and touching teacher.

My first opportunity to display my desire to teach was an experience that changed my life, and will continue to shadow my teaching career, whether it is in a classroom or in my personal life. My grandmother was my childhood teacher, as well as my closest friend. Her home was my haven when the stresses of my eight-year-old life became too unbearable to face. She sang with me, prayed with me, and taught me to appreciate the sweet smells of flowers and the simple warmth of sunshine. To my utmost sorrow, my grandmother suffered a massive stroke when I was nine, which impaired her capacity to use the right side of her body, and robbed her of her ability to speak. My family was heartbroken as well, and I noticed that they had begun to care for her as one would treat any physically or mentally impaired person. I could look into her eyes and see that she only lacked the gift of speaking her coherent mind, so I felt gladly convicted to rehabilitate her. We played hours of games, and I took every opportunity to help her with simple words. Eventually, she spoke a few words before her death, over a year after her unhopeful diagnoses. As I w...

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...to the class or individual students. This philosophy, intertwined with the previous philosophy would create a positive and structured atmosphere in the classroom, and more importantly, carry on throughout the students’ lives in a positive way.

I believe that by combining these philosophies, the classroom can be a more productive and informative environment, where students can feel free to ask the questions they have, and to discuss their opinions in a constructive and mannerly way. These philosophies allow students to learn the essential material, not memorize it, while they display proper behavior. Both skills are necessary for survival in the adult world. My strong desire to teach, and the goals that I set for my future students and myself can build a successful avenue of learning, on which both the teacher and students can travel.

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