Sample Educational Philosophy Statements

Sample #1 My Philosophy Statement on Education

I believe that each child is a unique individual who needs a secure, caring, and stimulating
atmosphere in which to grow and mature emotionally, intellectually, physically, and socially. It
is my desire as a educator to help students meet their ullest potential in these areas by
providing an environment that is sae, supports ris!"ta!ing, and invites a sharing o ideas. #here
are three elements that I believe are conducive to establishing such an environment, $1% the
teacher acting as a guide, $&% allowing the child's natural curiosity to direct his(her learning, and
$)% promoting respect or all things and all people.
*hen the teacher's role is to guide, providing access to inormation rather than acting as the
primary source o inormation, the students' search or !nowledge is met as they learn to ind
answers to their questions. +or students to construct !nowledge, they need the opportunity to
discover or themselves and practice s!ills in authentic situations. Providing students access to
hands"on activities and allowing adequate time and space to use materials that reinorce the
lesson being studied creates an opportunity or individual discovery and construction o
!nowledge to occur.
Equally important to sel"discovery is having the opportunity to study things that are
meaningul and relevant to one's lie and interests. ,eveloping a curriculum around student
interests osters intrinsic motivation and stimulates the passion to learn. -ne way to ta!e
learning in a direction relevant to student interest is to invite student dialogue about the lessons
and units o study. .iven the opportunity or input, students generate ideas and set goals that
ma!e or much richer activities than I could have created or imagined mysel. *hen students
have ownership in the curriculum, they are motivated to wor! hard and master the s!ills
necessary to reach their goals.
/elping students to develop a deep love and respect or themselves, others, and their
environment occurs through an open sharing o ideas and a 0udicious approach to discipline.
*hen the voice o each student is heard, and environment evolves where students eel ree to
e1press themselves. 2lass meetings are one way to encourage such dialogue. I believe children
have greater respect or their teachers, their peers, and the lessons presented when they eel sae
and sure o what is e1pected o them. In setting air and consistent rules initially and stating the
importance o every activity, students are shown respect or their presence and time. In turn
they learn to respect themselves, others, and their environment.
+or mysel, teaching provides an opportunity or continual learning and growth. -ne o my
hopes as an educator is to instill a love o learning in my students, as I share my own passion or
learning with them. I eel there is a need or compassionate, strong, and dedicated individuals
who are e1cited about wor!ing with children. In our competitive society it is important or
students to not only receive a solid education, but to wor! with someone who is aware o and
sensitive to their individual needs. I am such a person and will always strive to be the best
educator that I can be.

Sample #& Philosophy Statements
I believe the children are our future...
I believe each and every child has the potential to bring something unique and special to the
world. I will help children to develop their potential by believing in them as capable individuals.
I will assist children in discovering who they are, so they can e1press their own opinions and
nurture their own ideas. I have a vision o a world where people learn to respect, accept, and
embrace the dierences between us, as the core o what ma!es lie so ascinating.
Teach them well and let them lead the way...
Every classroom presents a unique community o learners that varies not only in abilities, but
also in learning styles. My role as a teacher is to give children the tools with which to cultivate
their own gardens o !nowledge. #o accomplish this goal, I will teach to the needs o each child
so that all learners can eel capable and successul. I will present curriculum that involves the
interests o the children and ma!es learning relevant to lie. I will incorporate themes,
integrated units, pro0ects, group wor!, individual wor!, and hands"on learning in order to ma!e
children active learners. +inally, I will tie learning into the world community to help children
become caring and active members o society.
Show them all the beauty they possess inside. Give them a sense of pride...
My classroom will be a caring, sae, and equitable environment where each child can blossom
and grow. I will allow children to become responsible members o our classroom community by
using strategies such as class meetings, positive discipline, and democratic principles. In
showing children how to become responsible or themselves as well as their own learning, I am
giving them the tools to become successul in lie, to believe in themselves, and to love
themselves.
Let the children's laughter remind us how we used to be...
#eaching is a lielong learning process o learning about new philosophies and new strategies,
learning rom the parents and community, learning rom colleagues, and especially learning
rom the children. 2hildren have taught me to open my mind and my heart to the 0oys, the
innocence, and the diversity o ideas in the world. 3ecause o this, I will never orget how to
smile with the new, cherish the old, and laugh with the children.