Claudia Connor

2 Quail Lane, Levittown, NY 11756

516-474-2541 cconnor@lions.molloy.edu
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Philosophy of Education

I am strong in my beliefs that all children have the ability to learn and thrive in the educational setting. As an

educator, my role in the lives of my students is to provide a motivating and compassionate environment, one that engages

students to take educational risks and challenge their own individual learning.

I believe that in order to educate students of general ability and students with disabilities, an individual must be

empathetic, nurturing, and passionate in regards to his/her students. These strong qualities allow students to feel comfortable and

engaged about their individual learning experiences. When educators motivate students to feel positively in the classroom

setting, a unified community of intellectual growth is formed, an environment conducive to student growth.

A successful educator understands her students not only on an academic level, but on a personal level, as well. It is

the responsibility of the educator to discover each student’s individual profile (learning style, interests, abilities, and culture) and

incorporate it into the curriculum. Similar to educational reformer, John Dewey, I believe the classroom environment should be

student-centered and adapted to meet the students on an individual level. Understanding the beautiful diversity in a classroom

setting instills compassion, patience, and empathy in its students, qualities necessary to thrive in life.

I believe that successful educators are reflective practitioners. As students change and the world transforms, so

should an educator’s teaching practices. The curriculum must be adapted to the students it serves. Technology is a strong

example of this idea as today’s students are so technologically driven in contrast to the prior generation. Due to its great rise in

advances, technology in the classroom truly benefits the learning experience because it provides an environment that fits the

interests and styles of the students themselves. The students are able to use these advances to explore, experiment, and truly

grow as a learner and an individual. As a result, my present teaching practices incorporate technology, such as computers and

iPads, in order to facilitate a captivating and educationally stimulating experience.

My passion for educating the lives of children has led me to form my ever-growing educational philosophy. I will

always remain strong in my belief that every child, regardless of academic ability or cultural background, is fully capable of

learning. Educators must embrace diversity and incorporate such differences into the classroom environment. I also firmly

believe that successful educators constantly reflect and amend their practices to fit the needs of their present students.

Throughout my future, I will adhere my educational philosophy in my teachings in order to provide my students with an

everlasting and memorable learning experience.