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I believe that the purpose of teaching is to equip the students with the knowledge and skills that are necessary to succeed in life. As a teacher we help students discover their passions and guide them towards careers that involve such passions. Teacher must put in effort to build trusting, supportive relationships with students, meet them where they are, and create a safe, inclusive learning environment. Knowing the content deeply and presenting it in ways that accommodate the diverse learning styles of students is vital for such.  Teacher must also be aware of students cultures and home lives, while maintaining accurate knowledge of educational theories, state standards, and policies to guide their practice. By doing all of the above teachers create an environment rooted in love, stability, and safety.

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My dream job is being a Kindergarten Teacher. This of consists of teaching little minds the content that they need to be successful while also building personal relationships with each student. I am beyond excited to help guide and direct students as they navigate early childhood.

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Standards define the skills and knowledge that students must know and obtain throughout their duration at school. These standards allow students progress to be measured and allow for consistency throughout the state in regards to the content being taught. Standards also ensure that students are being taught the content that will benefit them in regards to college, the work force, and life.

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Standards connect to instructional strategies by giving a foundation for the different strategies to use. The standards lay out what needs to be taught and the instructional strategies are ways in which the standards are taught effectively to the class.

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Standards are connected to my philosophy of education because they guide the content I teach. Standards lay the ground work for my lesson plans and ensure that my students are receiving the correct content which will truly benefit them throughout their life. 

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Standards are connected to assessment because to move forward with the next standard a teacher needs to ensure that the students fully understood the previous standard, assessment allows for such. Through assessment a teacher can see where the students are at then either choose to reteach the current standard in a different way so that the students understand it better or move forward to the next standard if the students do understand it.

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Instructional strategies are the methods, techniques, and strategies that teachers use to break down content, deliver the lesson, and teach. The goal of instructional strategies is to engage each individual student in the learning process, making the process fun while delivering the content in a way that the students understand. Instructional strategies can vary from teacher to teacher and from class to class because different strategies may benefit different students while not being effective for others. Examples of instructional strategies consist of inquiry based learning, modeling, differentiated learning, etc....

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Instructional strategies is connected to technology because many different instructional strategies can be through different forms of technology. Some students might benefit from having an audio book which is accessible through technology. Some students might need print slideshows printed out which is accessible through technology. There are many benefits through technology is which different instructional strategies can be achieved, the possibilities are limitless and therefore every students needs can be met; each student then can receive the instructional strategies that benefits them individually as a learner. 

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Instructional strategies is connected to my philosophy of education because effective instructional strategies defines how students learn the content. My whole philosophy of education is based around teaching the students yet that is not possible without effective instructional strategies in which breaks down the content in way that the students fully grasp it.

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Instructional strategies are connected to a students motivation because if the instructional strategies engage the students then the students motivate will increase. Strategies which met the students where they are and break down the content well make the learning process more simple and therefore the students find joy in learning and work.

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Assessment is a way in which teachers gather and analyze the students work to evaluate where each student is at individually. This information then can be used to track student learning throughout the different lessons to ensure that they are grasping the content or to help them if they need additional help. There are many different forms of assessment which fall under the two categories of formative and summative assessment. Formative assessment is an ongoing evaluation of the students growth, which can involved check points or goals that the student should be reaching throughout the duration of the year. While summative assessment is a final evaluation either at the end of a unit, semester, or year. Throughout class we discussed assessment ideas such as "Five Things", "Think Pair Share", "Exit Tickets," and Tests.

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Assessment is connected to the standards because the assessments are based around the current standards that the class is learning. Then through the information that the results of the assessment provides the teacher can choice to reteach the current standard in a new format that the students better understand or move on to the next standard in the unit.

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Assessment is connected to instructional strategies because it is through assessments that teachers can evaluate if their instructional strategies are effective. If students assessments reflect that the students do not understand the content then the instructional strategy isn't effective and a different instructional strategy needs to be used to teach the content in a way that the students understand.  

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Assessment is connected to classroom management because through assessment a teacher can see which students are struggling, providing the teacher with information which can help them reevaluate their classroom management to benefit every students learning process. 

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Motivation is the driving force behind each students desire to learn and put out effort in life and in regards to school. There are different types of motivation which fall under the two categories of extrinsic motivation and intrinsic motivation. Extrinsic motivation is based on external factors such as rewards. Intrinsic motivation is based on ones own desire to do well, a force that comes from within. Motivation directly impacts the effort that a student puts forth and therefore impact their ability to learn. Examples of such would be that students motivation is increased due to an extrinsic motivational factor such as a prize from the prize station.

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Motivation is connected to my philosophy of education because a students motivation is something that teachers can impact greatly. A teachers philosophy of education can define the students motivation dependent upon if the teacher strives to increase students motivation. In my philosophy of education I stated that I am striving to create an environment in which the students are set up for success and I believe that helping students increase their intrinsic motivation will be a tool that will help them throughout life. 

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Motivation is connected to classroom management because when students are motivated they will be more engaged and involved in the learning process which will result if students being more willing to follow the procedures and outlines set by the teacher; creating a well managed classroom. An example of this would be a student who is motivated to do well on the next test so they are paying attention in class to learn the content rather than acting out which also benefits the students surrounding said student. 

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Motivation is connected to assessment because if a student is motivated then they will put forth more effort on the assessment but a lack of motivation will result in a lack of effort. A good teacher figures out how to intrinsically motivate their students so that the students have a desire of their own to learn that is lasting.

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Technology is an ever growing industry which is taking over the classroom. Technology is the use of tools digitally and online which can increase the learning experience for many students. Technology consists of the internet which alone provides students with unlimited resources and information. Though technology is a strength many students are tempted to misuse technology to take short cuts and miss out on learning the content. There are also teachers who refuse to grow with this ever changing area and miss out on new advances in regards to teaching their students.

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Technology is connected to standards because technology is how each state organizes their standards in a way that teachers can easily access them. For example the Arkansas State Standards are on the Arkansas Education Website. This is accessible to all teachers so that they can ensure that they are teaching the correct content and so that the students are receiving the tools they need for success. 

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Technology is connected to motivation because technology presents students with opportunities to learn that are more engaging, enticing, interactive, and personal to each student. An example of this would be kahoot, this engages the students while also activating their prior knowledge and preparing them for the exam approaching. 

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Technology is connected to assessment because technology provides teachers with a more time efficient way to grade assessments. This allows for teachers to use the time saved to create personalized ways to help each student individually where they are, creating ways to help struggling students or challenge the gifted students based off of their results from the assessment. 

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Classroom management is the way in which the teacher handles and controls the classroom environment at all times. There may be moments of chaos or frustration but a good teacher can handle such moments and turn them into a calm environment. Good classroom management looks like students following set procedures and respecting both the teacher and other students. Poor classroom management would look like students acting on impulse which would result in disrespecting the teacher and other students, wasting the valuable time of those around them. Examples of good classroom management is communicating expectations such as when students can speak, when work must be turned in, how students should treat each other, etc....

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Classroom management is connected to standards because good classroom management creates a space that allows the teacher to teach the content with structure and engaged students. This allows all academic expectations and standards to be met, further setting the students up for success. 

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Classroom management is connected to instructional strategies because a well managed classroom environment allows teachers to implement multiple effective instructional strategies. This allows each student to receive the type of instruct that they need to succeed in the classroom. 

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Classroom management is connected to my philosophy of education because good classroom management helps foster the positive type of environment in which I am trying to create in my classroom. If students follow the set policies and respect me and their fellow students then everyone will feel safe, included, and have an opportunity to truly flourish. 

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Hawthorne, Hannah. “Types of Motivation in Education | Intrinsic & Extrinsic Effects.” The Hub | High Speed Training, 17 Nov. 2021, www.highspeedtraining.co.uk/hub/motivation-in-education/.

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Augusta University. “Why Is Classroom Management Important?” Why Is Classroom Management Important?, 2024, www.augusta.edu/online/blog/why-is-classroom-management-important.

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