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Omar Villarreal
Kristal Cheek
20 February 2020
LBS 400
Philosophy of Education
Everyone has their own opinion on education, but in my opinion, the purpose of
education is to support and educate young children in developing the knowledge, skills, and
responsibilities for their future. I believe every child should be taught about the various subjects
needed for life, but also need to be educated on how to be respectful, mindful, and equal towards
www.ascd.org, “Parents and teachers want schooling to support children's ability to become
lifelong learners who are able to love, work, and act as responsible members of the community”
(ASCD, 2012), which displays the purpose of education for children as they become adults.
Teachers should not educate children for temporary knowledge, but for lifelong knowledge that
I believe children learn best when they are taught under certain conditions and ways.
Children should be taught in a safe environment and one that promotes learning. By providing a
safe environment, children will be able to express themselves freely in the classroom without
feeling judged or being bullied. One of the features of an environment that promotes learning
include: setting routines. According to the book From Discipline to Culturally Responsive
Engagement, “Routines not only mean a smoother-functioning classroom, but they also allow
students to feel a sense of security over the course of their time in the classroom” (Pinto, 2017).
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By implementing routines in the classroom, students will look forward to the next assignment
To ensure that all students are given equal access to learning, the teacher needs to observe
all of their students and accommodate to their learning needs. Teachers need to be ready to have
English learners, students with special needs, and students who are struggling academically or
accommodations, and modifications need to be individualized for students, based upon their
needs and their personal learning styles and interests” (Center for Parent Information &
Resources) which displays the importance of having equity and diversity in the classroom. For
example, I once made an observation at a classroom where there was a child who had hearing
loss. The teacher had to accommodate to the student’s need by using a device that would
transfer her voice into a device that was connected to the student’s ear. For English learners, the
teachers need to informally identify who their English learners are and what their English
proficiency is. Teachers need to display an interest and desire to teach every student and
demonstrate to them that they can learn despite their learning needs. Teachers also need to teach
their students to love one another despite where they come from or their mental or physical
abilities.
As a future teacher, I believe that all teachers need to teach students the various subjects
that are needed for their future; these subjects include: math, literacy, science, visual and
performing arts, health, and physical education. As a teacher, I will make sure that all my
assignments are fun, but also challenging to make sure my students are getting the best education
they can get while simultaneously enjoying their leaning. Teachers should be passionate and
enthusiastic towards each subject to motivate the students to learn the material. According to
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greatschools.org, “By matching what is taught in the classroom to the standards in each subject
area, students (and their parents and teachers) will know what teachers should be teaching, what
students should be learning and what they will be tested on” (Great Schools, 2012), which
displays the importance of standards/frameworks to both teachers and students. I will make sure
I am using the curriculum standards and frameworks to confirm my students are acquiring the
best education they can receive. During the school day, teachers should make it a habit to write
down the standards on the board so students can know what is being taught and what should be
learned.
In my opinion, there are several characteristics that effective teachers share. These
characteristics include: having the ability to develop a trusting relationship with their students,
have a great personality towards their students, and having the ability to engage all of their
teachers will allow their students to gain trust in them and also allow them to have a productive,
safe, and positive learning environment. According to cndls.georgetown.edu, “As a teacher, you
are a role model who sets the tone for the class” (Georgetown CNDLS), which presents the
importance of a teacher’s role in the classroom. Teachers should set goals for themselves to
learn and develop professionally; this will allow them to grow as a teacher and become more
efficient.
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REFERENCES
http://www.ascd.org/publications/newsletters/education-update/jul12/vol54/num07/What-
Is-the-Purpose-of-Education¢.aspx
GreatSchools Staff | November 27, 2012 P. article. (n.d.). Why are standards important?
Supports, Modifications, and Accommodations for Students. (2017, February 8). Retrieved from
https://www.parentcenterhub.org/accommodations/
https://cndls.georgetown.edu/atprogram/twl/effective-teacher/