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As an educator I must acknowledge that my beliefs influence how I teach, what I teach, and how I relate to others

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My beliefs about a student’s ability influences how I treat them, and this treatment can lead to the way a students performs.

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My expectations may clash with a students' culture which can ultimately lead to misunderstanding and ineffective discipline.

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As an educator, I must look beyond knowledge to understand which personal beliefs are influencing my actions

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My beliefs as an educator will have a profound and lasting impact on my students.

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It is important to reflect on my beliefs as an educator to ensure I do not have any blind spots in my teaching practices, curriculum and treatment of students.

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Reflecting on my beliefs as an educator can lead to growth and equity among my students, myself and the classroom.

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During my time as a teacher, I’ve previously reflected on how my schooling has shaped my beliefs about children’s education, as well as how my field experience has shaped my beliefs.

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My education and experience in the field directly impact how I create my lesson plans for my classroom, but it also impacts the way I interact with my students.

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The article reminded me of the importance of reflecting on the danger of forming assumptions because it’s surprisingly easy to unintentionally fall into biases, especially when we gain experience working with people from backgrounds different from our own. It’s important to stay neutral and respectful.

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Something else I’ve learned, and I reflect on, is that children become capable of achieving when teachers motivate them. Children are curious by nature, but it is up to teachers to keep that spark in the mind of their students.

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I also reflected on my beliefs about myself as a teacher, and the confidence I feel when I am working on an activity with my students.

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As a teacher, my goal is to support my students in meaningful ways for them to achieve their best every day.

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This article also made me reflect on how I consider myself capable of managing a classroom and different conduct. But I’m still considering myself open for learning new strategies that will help me grow.