As an educator, I must evaluate, and continually change the goals and practicum, as I follow the expected curriculum, and standards based on the California State requirements. At times, I will modify my approach to help the student continually reach for the next level. To help the student desire and enjoy learning, my classroom needs to be an educational paradise…a little community of learners. People who want to learn more and more, until they move on to the next grade level—to continue on the journey for knowledge, and to ultimately become functioning and contributing members of the world at large.
Ultimately, my educational philosophy is to behave in a Christian-like manner toward every student. To me, this means treating each child with dignity, and showing brotherly love in regard to their needs. Equality and respect, regardless of difference will be a high goal for my classroom as well. Keeping the students on task, sometimes not so warmly, but firmly as needed. Having an open mind, and maintaining my high expectations for each student—communicating those expectations to the students and their parents. By following the California Content Standards as applied by each school district I may be working for. Doing my best to get the best from the students. Being the teacher the student needs at the time he or she is in my class; and also, being consistent with my discipline plan, and classroom rules. I am a teacher who listens to the students, and evaluates their needs, helps them to seek amicable solutions to their problems. Thus, my educational philosophy changes and grows with the changing and growing needs of my student population.
--Death of An Educator (1997-2006) RIP
