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Philosophy of Education Yesenia Muñoz Liberal Studies 400 March 25, 2019

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A teacher role is to motivate, guide, and be a role model in their educational road. In the classroom observations I have made recently I have learned that there is way more to teaching then to just give lessons and to classroom management. “Because the teachers took into account the interests and needs of the children, the students were interested in what they were reading and writing” (Cunningham, 2016). The goal is to go beyond the lesson planning and to give knowledge in a way that a student can never forget. My expectations are very high for myself, I want to be able to meet the criteria for all the student needs. My goal is to have a diverse classroom where all the students feel safe and not afraid to ask questions. “Yet, teachers should not evaluate bilingual children’s performances using only certain of their language features as being valid performances and should not compare those performances to those of monolingual children in that language” (Garcia, 2016). A place I hope to make a change and make the school overall improve in all areas. Making the community involved should be great part in helping the students achieve more. They should be more informed and involved in their student activities, education, and school events. It will help the students see that the parents and family care about them. “In order to learn, children must be in a safe and orderly environment” (Cunningham, 2016). Having a clean environment will be beneficial for everyone. A community who is engaged in their school vise-versa will keep the students involved in their school.

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My mission is to be a dedicated teacher and give my 100% with my students, parents, and school. Doing a lot of hands on work will definitely make the students more engaged in the classroom. Making class projects that include different cultures, so all the students can participate. “This totality of experiences, the cultural structuring of the households, whether they take place individually, with peer, or under the supervision of adults, helps constitute the funds of knowledge children bring to school” (Moll & Greenburg, 1990). I think that families and culture are important in the education system. Put all the projects in the wall to display the students work, so they feel like a part of their culture is in their home. Helping students with different disabilities by having them participate more and having students help each other so no students is left behind. Letting the students who are advanced help other students who are struggling. Making all areas throughout the day important, I can use them all together to make it interesting for students. For example, I can integrate history with science. In conclusion, I believe that as a teacher you can make a difference in the world. Throughout my educational road I have had many teachers who have made a change in my life and influenced me to be a better person. That is exactly what I wish to accomplish. They have motivated me to be a better person in school and out of school. Teachers may not get paid a lot of money, but it is a rewarding job. My promise as an educator is to never leave a student behind, to be involved, share all my knowledge, and to be the best teacher the student will always remember. Students to say, “I remember my teacher Ms. Munoz, she was a great teacher,” that is going to be a wonderful feeling.

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Reference Garcia, O., García, O., & Kleifgen, J. A. (2010). Educating emergent bilinguals: Policies, programs, and practices for English language learners. New York: Teachers College Press.

González, N., Moll, L. C., & Amanti, C. (2009). Funds of knowledge: Theorizing practices in households, communities, and classrooms. New York: Routledge.

Stasz, C. (1993). Classrooms that work: Teaching generic skills in academic and vocational settings. Santa Monica, CA: RAND.

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