My Future Education: Challenges And Future Of Education

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Future career To choose education as a career is to choose to be a life-long learner. When on this journey to become an educator one faces challenges and excitement all at the same time. As an education major there are a wide variety of positions one can choose from. I have decided to become a teacher and work with the elementary level students. I have had the most experience with ages two through ten and feel the most comfortable with them due to the fact that they are at the stage where learning is still fresh and fun. These students need to be inspired but challenged at the same time. Not only do I want to begin my career with them but I would also like to work with them virtually. I have decided to pursue virtual schooling for two reasons. One, I have two young children at home …show more content…

These parents seek one on one interaction with their child and direct contact with the teacher, which to me is what I look for. Without the parents involvement teaching becomes so much harder not only for me but for the student.
Professional philosophy My theoretical perspective on teaching and learning is that teaching isn’t for everyone. From what I have seen and experienced, it takes a special person with heart and courage to reach and impact so many lives at one time. Teachers not only work with the same students year round but with other adults, staff members and parents. Having constant communication with everyone, paperwork, deadlines and workshops isn’t an easy task. I also believe that being a teacher requires an open mind and a tireless soul. The whole purpose of education is to prepare students for their future. Being a role model and constantly reinforcing encouragement, inspiring them authentically and motivating them is the best method to get students to understand they can be anything they put their minds to. William

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