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traits, academic ability, and focus are all things you must take into account when dealing
with a specific individual. For example, as a high school student I never lacked academic
ability, nor did I have any social restraints that kept me from succeeding. I made lifelong
friends within both student and faculty sectors. My issue was always focus, and that is
something I understood more when a teacher decided to tackle that issue with me. She
took a different approach with me, stayed after school, and went beyond what was
expected of her. As a result of her approach, and relentless effort in getting me to focus
on education, she opened my eyes to see how much education truly means to an
individuals life. Because of her faith in me, I was able to graduate from college and
university with honours. She was also a major influence on my decision to work in the
that I am there to help, and that their success means something to me as a teacher. As a
that they understand that we are all part of a team and that as a mentor I am invested in
that my work within the classroom reflects that as well. My philosophy includes building
a positive rapport with the students and providing an ideal atmosphere for them to learn
in. I feel that in doing so I will be able to get the most out of my students. They will be
more engaged, motivated, and enjoy learning, which will ultimately become contagious
for all involved. I am there to serve as a guide in their process of learning and
progression. Reuven Feuerstein believed that intervention from the teacher should occur
to guide students during the discovery process (Fogarty, 1999, p. 77). Again, this refers
guide my students during their inquiries. I will be asking questions that allow them to
think about why they did something and ask them to provide reasoning for it (Fogarty,
1999, p. 77). It is important to let my students express themselves and my job is to make
sure they feel comfortable enough to do so. I understand students learn in a variety of
ways, encompass different skill sets, and view tasks in different ways as well. As a result
1999, p. 77). He acknowledged that there were many different ways student could
express what they know and what they can accomplish (Fogarty, 1999, p. 77). My
philosophy will always be to put my students first and incorporate the strategies I feel are