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Teaching Philosophy
Teaching is more involved than an adult standing in front of the classroom for 90 minutes
and executing a lesson. Teaching is one profession that has the ability to impact and change the
life of many students. As a current student, I have been greatly influenced by my previous
teachers. The teachers who would make and effort to go out of their way to help me, not just in
an academic way, but in a personal way as well, have played a significant role in why teaching is
important to me. I believe it is vital in the field of education that students are able to trust and
feel comfortable around their teachers at all times. This relationship of trust truly opens the door
to a world of learning that is most effective for the students.
When students have a lot on their mind, learning in the classroom is least of their
concerns. As a teacher, I will strive to be available for all of my students, during a time of need,
academically or personally. The goal is to make the students comfortable enough to effectively
learn. All of my students should feel like they are in an environment where they are able to learn
to their full capacity. A student that does not feel comfortable enough, can result in a hindrance
in their academic performance. Sometimes, a toll can be taken on the entire class, disrupting the
learning abilities of many, opposed to just one. From the minute the students walk into the
classroom, I need them to be engaged and involved in their own learning. As the teacher, I
cannot do it on my own. It is the responsibility of the student to want to learn. Through their
learning, I want my students to find their own identity and embrace the differences within the
classroom. Not all of the students think alike, and it is important that students can shine through
their differences.