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The morning star symbolises guidance. The reason I have chosen this symbol is because in my teaching philosophy I hope to guide my learners academically and professionally. Although I am aware this symbol means more in terms of ancestors, I have adopted this symbol to represent myself as a teacher that guides learners to a more prosperous and opportunistic life.

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The wolf symbolises direction, leadership, strength and protection - qualities an effective teacher should have. As a teacher, I find it to be vital that a teacher has a sense of direction and can lead the students on a path full of opportunity and success.
Like wolves, teachers need to communicate and remain loyal to one another for the education system to be a success.

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Education is everlasting as it seeps beyond the cracks of an institution and continues to flood the livelihoods of all.

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The butterfly symbolises transformation. In an educational context, one will assume that the learners are the only ones transforming, constantly developing into more intellectual and mature people, but that is not the case. Teachers transform and adapt to different learning styles, teaching methods, strategies and approaches and constantly develop as they encounter different learners.

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The symbolic meaning of the raccoon differs among Native American tribes but the symbolic meaning I associate with my teaching philosophy is curiosity, adaptability and resourcefulness.
In education being able to adapt to change is not only a skill but is required. Learners differ from one another and many changes may occur to them, the curriculum and/or the education context itself. An effective teacher should be able to adapt to these changes.
Curiosity may be deemed as negative but a teacher that is somewhat curious in the well-being of his/her learners, in finding and developing strategies, methods and approaches is relatable and successful.

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Alchin, L. 2017. Animal symbols. https://www.warpaths2peacepipes.com/native-american-symbols/animal-symbols.htm Date of access: 15 Aug. 2020.

Alchin, L. 2017. Butterfly symbol. https://www.warpaths2peacepipes.com/native-american-symbols/butterfly-symbol.htm Date of access: 15 Aug. 2020.

Alchin, L. 2017. Morning star symbol. https://www.warpaths2peacepipes.com/native-american-symbols/morning-star-symbol.htm Date of access: 15 Aug. 2020.

Alchin, L. 2017. Raccoon symbol. https://www.warpaths2peacepipes.com/native-american-symbols/raccoon-symbol.htm. Date of access: 15 Aug. 2020.

Alchin, L. 2017. Wolf symbol. https://www.warpaths2peacepipes.com/native-american-symbols/wolf-symbol.htm Date of access: 15 Aug. 2020.