Parent Involvement: My Personal Philosophy Of Education

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Philosophy of Education My philosophy of speech language pathology is to be a caring professional that is responsive to all learners. It is a philosophy that also supports the individual learner as well as one that respects student responsibility and capability. As an SLP my aim is to motivate students to succeed. This can only happen if they feel genuinely inspired and empowered. I strongly believe that all children are capable of learning, if they have the proper motivation and direction from their teachers. As an SLP I need to be aware of learning, motivation, behavior and development theories in order to relate to my students and push them to reach their full potential. By recognizing a student’s potential and providing separate …show more content…

Parental involvement is essential in helping address the functional/educational needs of the student both in and out of the classroom. According to research on good schools, parent involvement makes a difference. You cannot help your child succeed in the classroom if you are not involved. Positive parent involvement has a significant impact on student achievement, school attendance. Parents participate with the school in establishing its organizational goals, actively participate in developing the school’s policy on discipline, grading, attendance, testing, promotions, and retentions, listen to their children, recognize that children spend only a portion of the day at school and that much of their time is spent at home; therefore much can and should be done at home. As an SLP it is my responsibility to educate parents on what they bring to the table and establish what they would like to achieve in order to increase their child’s learning. As an advocate for children I will encourage parents to periodically determine if they, their child, and the school are working together in their plans for the child’s future, encourage visits with teachers and administrators at the school on a regular …show more content…

I believe that diversity is a key ingredient in the makeup of the classroom. I will support diversity inclusion by creating an inclusive environment where all students are engaged, comfortable and encouraged to explore other perspectives. I will include practices such as using alternative assessments and preparing lessons, which appeal to different learning styles. I will take time to learn about my student’s backgrounds, interests and learning styles. I will also recognize that all people are unique in their on way and respect differences and model this attitude to

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