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My belief about teaching is that the role of a teacher is about more than just instructing their students about material, but interacting and making connections with them. In my opinion, it is much more important to encourage students to be curious and embrace the process of learning.

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My belief about teaching is that teachers should meet students where they are at. If a student is struggling it is the job of a teacher to try and help the student understand to the best of their ability. It is also important to create an environment where students are comfortable, because with the amount of time mandated, school is like a second home.

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I believe that many people outside of the education system believe that teaching is a very easy and simple job and tend to use it as a back up plan, as well as that anyone can become a teacher. However this is not the case, teaching is something you have to have passion and drive to do especially when dealing with young minds that are still developing and need a stable environment.

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My belief about teaching is that not everyone can learn the same. I am a very hands on learner and I did not know that until my sophomore year of high school and if I knew that sooner it would have saved me a lot of grief. I believe that teachers should not only help students find their best way of learning but embrace it if they can. Since there are so many learning styles it can be hard incorporating them into every lesson but understanding that not everyone can learn the same makes a world of difference.

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My belief in teaching is that not everyone learns in the same way and that is why there should be different methods in teaching, such as being more interactive, or hands on, or some kids learn better visually, or some learn better listening, etc. I believe that teachers should try all the different ways to see what their students work best with.

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My belief about teaching is that your curriculum needs to be developmentally appropriate and engaging for the age group you are working with. Teacher-student interaction is also incredibly important, making sure the classroom is a safe space for the students and that they feel comfortable is essential! Being a source of comfort and stability for the children in the classroom encourage them to be more open to the material being taught and to seek you out for assistance if they don't grasp the material. Overall, successful students stem from a classroom dedicated to learning, but also a teacher and classroom dedicated to the families and students they're working with.

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My belief on teaching is that not everyone learns the same way. There will be many times when teaching only one way is not possible. Every year this will change and a great teacher will adapt to it. A great teacher is always learning.

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My current belief on teaching is that building a relationship with students is just as important as teaching the required material. Creating an environment that is encouraging, comfortable, and motivating is very important. Creating a space that students feel these things is a first step to engaging students into their learning.

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My current belief on teaching is that first impressions of teachers are very important. Teachers should have a great relationships with majority of their students because that is the best way students will open up and ask questions about what they are learning. I also believe that if teachers are not engaging or involve the students in many things, students will feel disinterested and disconnected with the topic that is being taught. Learning can be very fun if teachers make learning fun, if they just talk for an hour the students will want nothing to do with the class. It is important that teachers understand the way young students learn while aligning with how the teacher can teach and get points across.

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My current belief in teaching is that it is important to remember that every student has different teaching styles. For example, some are visual learners while others may prefer something more hands on. Keeping that in mind, all teachers must find a way to accommodate multiple learning styles and make sure they have as little trouble as possible understanding the material.

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My current belief on teaching is that the amount of effort a teacher puts in, dictates the amount of effort the students are going to put in. Obviously it is not one to one with the amount of effort, but a teacher who is willing to change their style to meet the students needs, or create individual connection with their students is more likely to have eager and excited to learn students. If the teacher is not excited to teach it, then students won’t be excited to learn.

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My current belief on teaching is that students feel passionate about a topic they are learning when the teacher feels passionate too. Students are likely to feel disconnected and disengaged from a lesson when the teacher does not show enthusiasm about the topic. For example, many students find math to be confusing and boring because the teacher does not make the subject fun through activities and lesson plans. Teachers that teach to engage rather than to spew knowledge make students feel motivated and excited to learn.

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My belief on teaching is that different people learn in different ways. A truly great teacher will accommodate to different students and how they learn rather than only a small percentage of them simply because that their job is to teach, not educate.

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My belief on teachers is that they need to form relationships with their students. If the teacher knows that most the students are hands-on learner, that teacher shouldn't assign a reading assignment to teach them, they should find a way to make it fun and interesting that is also hands-on. Most kids remember informational stuff if you make it fun for them. I still remember random stuff about Abe Lincoln from our wax museum we did in elementary school. The point being is that the teacher should try to get to know their kids as much as possible to be not only a teacher but a friend.

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My current belief on teaching is first obtaining and building a relationship with students. A safe space needs to be created so students can feel comfortable to contribute. I create an environment of making mistakes is ok because that is how we learn and grow. Each teacher should approach students with an open mind and open heart. Don't judge a book by it's cover. This is such a tough profession that we have to be flexible in our teaching and practices and being willing to admit our mistakes.

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My belief on teaching is that you need to be there for the students and understand them. I want to be able to show them love and give them a reason to be able to come to me for anything. It is important to create a comfortable and safe environment in class.

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My belief on teaching is that teachers should be actively involved in your students lives and build a relationship with them. I also believe that if a child learns better with a different method (visual, hands on, listening) that we should accommodating them in the best way we can.

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My current belief on teaching is that you should have an open heart when the students come to you. You need to be passionate about it because you may become the students safe place, or person. School may be the only place they feel safe coming to, and we should always acknowledge each student individually, which is why I believe you have to be passionate and have a pure heart coming into the teaching field.

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My belief on teaching is that in order for the students to want to learn they need to feel comfortable with the space they are in. Teachers play a big part in creating a safe place to learn and ask questions. It is important to establish relationships and trust with your students so they feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes.

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My current belief on teaching is that creating a space where students feel safe and comfortable in being themselves will bring about the most learning. I know many students who felt rejected by their classmates or teachers and consequently engaged less in their schoolwork. Accepting each individual student for who they are, how they learn, and supporting them when they make mistakes will create a better learning environment.

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My current belief about teaching is that you really need to get to know your students and have a relationship with them before they will learn as much as they possibly can from you. I know this to at least be true in Early Childhood Education. Without a relationship, how can a child feel safe with you and ask their burning questions? I also think it's important to admit when you taught something incorrectly and go back to reteach it. It's good for kids to learn how to own up to their mistakes and then correct themselves.

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My belief on teaching is to love and learn. It's more than just teaching. Some of these kids don't have a safe place or an adult who cares about them, and every kid should have an adult who loves them and that they can go to. I want to be that person for the students that need that. I believe you should be the teacher you want your students to be.

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My current belief on teaching is I am here for the students. I want to learn who they are outside of the classroom. I want to have solid connections where they know they have a safe environment. I want to teach them to learn and grow.

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My belief on teaching is that you need to be actively involved with the children you are teaching and the information you are providing them. Being excited about it can get them excited about it and they will feed off of the energy you have. Along with this, I believe you need to give praise for effort and not just if something is "correct".

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Teachers have the responsibility to not only teach academic standards but also social emotional skills. 

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The teacher is a facilitator, coordinator; not the dispenser of knowledge.

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Students should coordinate their knowledge with what they already know. Organization between a new or altered mental structure and existing structures must take place to bring new learning. 

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If prospective teachers are to learn how to help their students learn, they must be immersed in the same learning experiences that their students will encounter

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Students learn best when are not actively engaged.

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Once students have learned to ask substantial questions and how to find the answers, no one can keep them from learning all that they need to know.

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Motivation is one of the keys to successful language learning.

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Yearly reflection and evaluation can help maintain high teaching standards. Educators should be able to reflect once a year and evaluate their own teaching practices.

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Discovering knowledge is the business of students, not the teacher. 

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To have understanding, students must be able to state and apply the concept.

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If students feel anxious about contributing to class discussions, their acquisition of a new learning will be reduced. 

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The main purpose of education is to develop students' ability to think critically and integrate ideas, rather than to accumulate facts.

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My current belief on teaching and learning is that teachers can learn from students as much as students can learn from teachers. Teachers give kids the tools to do great things in the world. I believe that teachers have the ability to spark motivation in students and help them believe in themselves and their potential.

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Tasks should be challenging yet achievable for students.