123 School Work

Reflections of a Philosophy as it relates to Teaching

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  I began building a philosophy of teaching as a child listening to the views of my parents who were involved in public education beginning in 1957 up until their retirement in 1995. This instilled in me diversified views of education. Because of this, I have a very high regard for education and what we as educators do for the children we educate. Teaching is one of rthe most important professions in the world, but is treated as one of the most unimportant. Education should have as high a priority as the defense of our nation, since the future of our nation is in the hands of those children that we educate. Our way of life depends on these children. To be a great teacher one must have energy and enthusiasm, as well as the ability to talk to and listen to children, as well as letting them know that we believe in them. We must teach children the importance of placing a high priority on critical and creative thinking and teach them to allow others to have the right to speak and be heard. Upon gaining these insights,children will learn to listen to what you have to say because you have listened to them. To be a great teacher one must have a clear idea of what to do with children, their problems, discipline, etc...