My Philosophy Of Teaching And Learning - 1603 Words

When asked to write my philosophy of education down on paper, I began thinking how difficult it is to tell someone my exact beliefs because I noticed such a variation in them. There are many things that factor into my philosophy, but throughout life, with new experiences come new beliefs. I have, however, compiled my beliefs about teaching and learning, students, knowledge, and what is worth knowing. These are the beliefs that have shaped me thus far as a student and through my experiences in working in an elementary school. I am sure my beliefs will continue to change and shape my values in my journey of becoming a teacher. There are several factors that affect my belief about teaching and learning. First of all, I believe a teacher†¦show more content†¦Each individual student learns and processes differently, and at different paces. Society wants a well-rounded student who can contribute to everyday life and the working world. A high school diploma meant that the graduate was proficient in basic academic subjects and ready for the workplace. As our population increases, the expectations for school also increase. As culture changes the family structure, society expects schools to teach students more than the basic reading, writing, and arithmetic. The role of school can greatly increase a student s outlook on life and ability to achieve. However, without participation from parents and society, the child is not going to have the ability to be truly well rounded. The teacher should also be a caring and nurturing person. For examples, teachers should let the students know that he or she believes in them. Children need to be encouraged to do their best. Also, different students have different needs. In order to be effective, teachers must be able to adapt to these needs and changes quickly and allow differentiation n o matter race or nationality. Even with the teacher serving as a caring initiator, the students should not run the classroom. Some type of management strategies must be in place to maintain order in the classroom. The teacher should be the head of the classroom with consistent rules. He or she should be an authority