My Educational Philosophy

Philosophy of Education

Melissa Daniels

October 20, 2013

 The purpose of education is to help students reach their full potential.  Education is responsible for preparing students for life.  Students need education to become productive citizens that contribute to society. Education must be ever-changing, all-encompassing, and applicable to all students’ lives.  There are many contributing factors to consider when ensuring that education is successful.  The student, parents, teachers, administration, and community must each do their part in order for education to achieve its purpose.

The role of the students in their education is to be willing to learn.  All students can achieve their individual goals, as long as they are willing to do the work and listen.  Collaboration and communication are necessary throughout our lives.  Students must be held accountable for their education and their behavior.  It is the responsibility of the students to come prepared to learn, grow, and work.  Students should be allowed to explore their own interests, yet also be able to meet the expectations of others. 

As an educator, it is my responsibility to guide, motivate, and prepare students for life.  In my classroom, I strive to meet the needs of each child and help them reach their full potential.  As a teacher, I want to encourage students explore, experiment, and discover.  It is my goal to create a community of learners that have the confidence and skills necessary to be independent thinkers and leaders.  It is also my duty to help parents understand how important education is to their child and how to help them achieve. 

In order to fulfill my responsibilities as an educator, I must differentiate, help student develop social skills, and to incorporate 21^st century skills.  Technology allows me to do that and more.  The use of technology in the classroom allows me to engage students, [provide remediation, challenge, asses, and teach students how to use social media responsibly.  By exposing the students to current devices and software, they will feel more prepared and confident in their higher education or the workforce.