EDUCATIONAL

PHILOSOPHY
Stacy Hull

The purpose of this document is to state my beliefs on education, the

role of the teacher, the role of the student, diversity in the classroom,
how kids learn, and classroom management. This document also
helps you to see why I want to teach, who I want to teach, how I will
strive to teach, and where I would like to teach.

WHY I WANT TO TEACH

My belief is that a teacher is one of the most

influential people in a person's whole life. Why is
that? Because I believe that they are shaping the
minds of young people and are teaching them
skills they will use every single day of their lives.
The purpose of education is to teach children how
to read and write as well as how to think, study,
create, dream, and inspire. I want to make an
impact on young children.

WHO I WOULD LIKE TO TEACH AND

WHERE I WOULD LIKE TO TEACH

I have a desire to teach first graders! I love this

age and grade level! I am unsure of where exactly
I would like to teach at this moment, but I am
thinking about teaching in a private school in the
area. First grade is my ideal age to teach, but I
also enjoy second graders.

HOW I AM GOING TO TEACH AND

MY EDUCATIONAL VIEW
ROLE OF THE TEACHER

Both teacher and student have a role in

education. First of all, I believe that a teacher
must not only be a good classroom manager but
also have the respect of her students. By this I
mean that a teacher must earn the respect of her
students by being a good time manager, following
through on what she says, and being organized
and prepared. A teacher also has a role in the
community. I believe that a teacher must teach
students not only about academics but also what
it means to be a person of character in the
community- someone who is trusted.

HOW I AM GOING TO TEACH AND

MY EDUCATIONAL VIEW
ROLE OF THE STUDENT

A student also has a responsibility to play in

education. My belief is that a teacher can be
interesting and make learning fun, but it is the
role of the student to make wise choices in regard
to their behavior and attention. A student has
the responsibility to be teachable, diligent, and a
hard worker.

HOW I AM GOING TO TEACH AND

MY EDUCATIONAL VIEWS
CONTINUED
I believe that an educator must develop classroom unity while at the same time
appreciate and respect diversity. Diversity comes in many different forms, yet
often what is focused on is only the culture or color of a person's skin. Diversity
also comes in different forms such as different learning styles, languages,
points of interest, and strengths in different subjects. I believe that a teacher
must establish that everyone is unique and brings something to the classroom
that everyone-the teacher included- can learn from.
I believe that it is important to establish a community of constant observers as
well as learners.
I believe that as a teacher, knowing your students is important; therefore, a
teacher must know the individual and diverse needs of her students and
constantly create lessons around their needs.
I believe that a teacher can also build a community of learners by taking
opportunities to learn and appreciate different traditions or cultures and get
the parents and families involved in the classroom. A teacher must be
concerned about the overall needs of the classroom while at the same time
maintaining adapting and modifying instruction when the need arise so that
all students can learn and be successful.

HOW I AM GOING TO TEACH AND

MY EDUCATIONAL VIEWS
CONTINUED
My educational philosophy also includes appreciating
how kids learn. I believe that children learn from
experience and from the lives of others. Therefore, I
believe that is vitally important to connect their prior
experiences to what is being taught. A solid
foundation must be laid by which others things can be
built upon and an order of learning must be followed.
I believe that it is very important to start from what
they know and connect it to what they do not know.
I also believe that it is important to provide hands-on
experiences and manipulatives to make learning more
meaningful- especially in the elementary grades.

HOW I AM GOING TO TEACH AND MY

EDUCATIONAL VIEWS CONTINUED
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
My belief is that effective classroom management is accomplished through
planning and organization.
I believe that a key ingredient of effective learning and classroom
management is clarity. The expectations of student behavior should be
clearly stated during the first week of school, and the rules of the classroom
should be visible to all students.
A teacher must have a fair discipline policy, follow through with her policy,
and be consistent in what she says. This gives students boundaries in
which they can relax because they know exactly what is expected of them at
all times.
I believe that if a teacher plans ahead, organizes the day, and differentiates
instruction to meet the needs of all students so that they are excited about
learning as well as challenged, discipline will not be a major issue.
I believe that another key ingredient of effective classroom management is
the attitude of the teacher. A teacher cannot control the attitudes of her
students, but she can help to make learning interesting and fun. If a
teacher plans ahead, motivates, and challenges her students, they will be
much more interested and focused on what is happening in the classroom
instead of how they can disrupt a lesson. However, if a student choose to
make bad choices, I believe that consequences must be in place in order to
maintain a positive, effective, and orderly classroom for all students.

CONCLUSION

In conclusion, I believe that teachers have a

major responsibility as well as privilege. She has
the opportunity to make a powerful impact on
someone's life and teach them skills they will use
every day. I believe that a teacher must be a good
classroom manager, have clear goals and purpose
in planning, and inspire her students to want to
learn and make a difference in their world. I
believe that a good teacher will instill a desire to
learn.

STANDARDS AND COMPETENCIES

Standard I. All teachers use technology-related terms, concepts, data input strategies, and ethical practices
to make informed decisions about current technologies and their applications.
1.1k the appropriate use of hardware components, software programs, and their decisions.
1.6s perform basic software application functions, including, but not limited to, opening an application
program and creating, modifying, printing, and saving documents
1.2k data input skills appropriate to the task
1.12s use digital keyboarding standards for data input such as one space after punctuation, the use of em/en
dashes, and smart quotation marks.
Standard II. All teachers identify task requirements, apply search strategies, and use current technology to
efficiently acquire, analyze, and evaluate a variety of electronic information
2.2k how to acquire information in a variety of formats
2.3s identify, create, and use files in various appropriate formats such as text, bitmapped/vector graphics,
image, video, and audio files
Standard IV. All teachers communicate information in different formats and for diverse audiences
4.1k how to format digital information for appropriate and effective communication
4.2k how to deliver a product electronically in a variety of media
4.1s use productivity tools. Such as slide shows, posters, multimedia presentations, newsletters, brochures,
or reports, to create effective document files for defined audiences
4.4s demonstrate appropriate use of fonts, styles, and sizes, as well as effective use of graphics and page
design to communicate effectively.
Standard III. All teachers use task-appropriate tools to synthesize knowledge, create and modify solutions,
and evaluate results in a way that supports the work of individuals and groups in problem-solving
situations.
3.3k how to use technology applications to facilitate evaluation of work, including both process and product.
3.11s participate in electronic communities as a learner, initiator, and contributor;