My Philosophies
Philosophy: any personal belief about how to live or how to deal with a situation.
These philosophies are my personal beliefs on two things very close to my heart: childhood and education. Childhood is the period in time in which we form those social skills that enable us to succeed and excel in life. Through love, socialization, discipline, and a healthy attitude, children foster a belief in themselves, and are thus ready to tackle the world. Education, as specified by John Dewey, "is a process of living and not a preparation for future living." Given this definition, education should provide all students the ability to think critically, specialize and advance within civilization, and provide a medium to develop and acquire skills needed to perform life skills. All students are capable of learning, and all students have a unique perspective on life; it is the responsibility of the teacher to foster in students the uniqueness they bring to education and the confidence that is necessary for meaningful learning to take place. Thus, my responsibility, as a teacher, is to be confident in my choices and remain a positive role model, thereby setting a good example for my students. Furthermore, it is my responsibility to have a positive attitude towards learning and to keep learning motivating, interactive, positive and exciting.
Please view my two philosophies by clicking on their titles, below.
