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An ideal learning environment should be both welcoming and inspiring to students. The education system was put into place to create an environment in which the general population can be informed about the basics of knowledge. Educating future students is pivotal as history is made by the moment. How we treat others in the course of life is influenced in our formative years. Developing and maintaining a welcoming environment in which students feel safe should be done to ensure every student has the opportunity to be heard and receive any resources or guidance a student may need. Specifically, as a future theatre teacher, I want to ensure that my future students feel safe and free to express themselves in my classroom and develop a sense of becoming all in for the specific purpose of creating art.

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For individual students, the purpose of education is to provide basic knowledge and at some point, further their abilities towards a interest. It provides a way of living, socializing, and simply something to do. It differentiates between each student their experience and method of learning. Education provides resources, guidance, and a community of connects. As a society, it has the capability to unify and advance the community. When education is done successfully within a schools, there are connections and equality that match that out within the society.

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I am so excited to meet so many thoughtful pre-service teachers!

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I am so excited to meet so many thoughtful pre-service teachers!

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An ideal learning environment is so many things, but to put it simply I, I believe that the ideal learning environment is a positive, safe, productive place. The ideal learning environment is a place where people want to go to, to be excited to learn, and to feel safe and as if they can do anything there. Being supported by their peers and their teacher alike and pushed to do their very best at everything they do. The purpose of education is to empower students with knowledge to better them in their lives, whether it be personal life or work. The purpose is to enable our students to make the best decisions possible for themselves and others around them and to figure out exactly what they want to do in life and the path they will take to get there. The purpose of education for society is closely related, I would say. Society learns most of its social norms, what’s acceptable and not, and what you “should or shouldn’t” do. (Social norms) and it is also so critical to try and bring people together. I believe people always are their best self’s when they have loved ones or Friends supporting them at their side.

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I would want an environment that allows you to touch on subjects that would allow the students to engage and would lead them to their career choices. More funding into the fine arts as well as an environment that understands the anxieties of students and provides a safe space.

The purpose of education for individual students is to teach knowing that the skills and knowledge they will be provided/taking from school could open up interests in subjects that can either be pursued or looked into for the enjoyment of learning of that subject. The purpose of education for society is to take the information that is given and use that knowledge to make changes for the better. Making the future a much better place to live in.

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The basic reason for educating a society is to have a standard of socialization amongst a student and their peers. Ideally this means the student is aware of themselves, their peers, and the state of the world around them. In short, Ideally education teaches students knowledge, but also a sense of empathy and awareness. The idea of education for students would to be brought to a standard that is competitive in the world labor market. As technology advances the uses of specialization increases, so education should evolve accordingly.

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I think the purpose of education for individual students can vary depending on students. For some student education might inspire them to pursue in Education field, while for some students Education isn't valuable to them. I think overall with the right settings, students can learn to express themselves through proper education. There could be students who might have bad views towards certain race gender and sexuality, and through proper education they can learn to change their view or at least learn to not judge.
I think our society is impacted by education. like I mentioned on the top people's judgment and view can be changed by proper education, younger generation are starting to accept and understand people because of younger teachers who are more opened to new things.

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The purpose of an education for individual students is to make sure that each and every student is able to succeed in everything they do, and life. Each student will need to be taught uniquely and differently for them all to be able to succeed. They all will need different accommodations to be able to have the best education. That is an ideal environment for students. A place where all students are treated with respect and are treated as important. That will make them want to learn more! The purpose of an education for society I think is to make sure that when students leave the education system, that they will be effective good doing members of society. Education makes sure that students go out and do good things.

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My idea for an ideal learning environment within our schools would be a format with more specialized teaching of subjects that interest students and less formal Education that all are required to learn. The purpose of education for individual students is being given the tools to grow and learn. Education allows for individuals to become well informed and encouraged to think critically, forming their own opinions and finding opportunities in their adult life and within society. The purpose of education for society is to produce a society that is intelligent and able to overcome obstacles in their lives while forming opinions and choices of their own.

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The purpose of education for individual students would be to foster the importance of learning, growth, and finding fulfillment in a subject they enjoy.  Educating a society means creating a more stable and content society. When a society is more educated, it creates a sense of community and we can navigate through our life more comfortably. An ideal learning environment would be one where teachers are provided with the resources and respect in order to create a safe environment where students enjoy learning and opt to continue learning in different aspects of their lives.

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An ideal learning environment will be somewhere, where every kid has an opportunity no matter their educational needs. Being able to understand a child, and why they are the way that they are will completely change the way they look at you as a teacher. Building trust with each other will allow a student to open up and fully develop the relationship that is needed to fulfill their education needs so that they are working to their full potential. The purpose of education for an individual is to simply learn about themselves and to help them reach their full potential. The purpose of education for society is to be able to be wise, respectful, and considerate. This will make society a more peaceful and just place. We are in school more than we are home so being able to work around people correctly will make society a better place.

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My vision for an ideal learning environment is one which equips students with empathy. While it is important to give students an overall understanding of how the world functions, I do not think that a mind filled with facts does much good on its own - we must consider how we use our knowledge to engage with the world. Can we say that our system has "succeeded" when it produces a smart person who, nevertheless, harms others? An individual student should have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of their interests. On a broader scale, education should equip students to effectively & compassionately navigate the many diversities of our world.

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My ideal learning place would be a bright and comfort filled classroom. The purpose of education for student would be to gain all the knowledge they can from teacher such as life skills, learning criteria’s, and the ability to be creative in a work space (classroom). More advanced work places, expanding knowledge to other peers, and bring confidence to the future generations.

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The purpose of education for students is to gain knowledge in order to assist them in life. It is also utilized in many different careers that are life changing and goal-fulfilling. Society uses education and knowledge everyday, by making the world wiser and using different strategies to problem solve. In a perfect society, everyone has equal opportunity and equal education. A highly educated world would have more order and would remain in uniform. Fair funding and patience is essential when spreading knowledge to all.

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An ideal learning environment would be a place for continuing on knowledge and fostering creativity and free thinking, as well as preparing students for future endeavors. An ideal environment would be accommodating to those with physical, mental and unseen disorders and disabilities, while allowing each student to perform to the best of their abilities. This environment would utilize not just one way of thinking and teaching, but multiple ways, in order to truly connect with the students on an individual level. For individual students, the purpose of education should be to encourage the pursuit of knowledge and growth and new ways of thinking. Expanding ones thoughts and encouraging positive actions within oneself and their environment. Education should encourage the strengths in students, while helping in other aspects they may be weaker at. Education is meant to help society in such ways that people are able to pursue happiness and productivity, as well as better circumstances overall, through life and academics.

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Education should enlighten students. My ideal learning environment allows students to explore. Rather that means visiting museums, virtually exploring other places, or simply teaching a lesson outside; I believe students should constantly be exploring the topic they are learning in a fun and engaging way. Students should receive a well-rounded education but should also be allowed time to focus on learning about things that interest them. Students should be given multiple ways to demonstrate their understanding of a concept. One size does not fit all students, and students should be allowed to express themselves and explore their interests. The purpose of education in society should be to create well-rounded citizens and to instill empathy in students from a young age. As well as allow students to focus on their interest thus creating a more diverse society.

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The purpose of education is to allow students access to knowledge and have the tools and ability to interact with others in a mature and educated fashion. As well as providing a student a goal/place/purpose in society that they are happy (or somewhat happy) with. Ideally just a place where everyone can learn what they want to learn without restrictions or judgement all while being able to make strides towards their own personal goal.

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The purpose of education for individual students is to help them not only to learn about subjects and specific facts, but also information that will be used and applied in the future and their daily lives. Education is supposed to help students' minds positively grow in knowledge. Knowledge about basic information, knowledge about who they are and what they are interested in, knowledge about what history and life has offered to the present and how what students learn now can shape their future and societies future. Once a student understands or can take away something that resides with them and they take it away and use it or teach it is as well, then i believe that a teacher's job has been successful.

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When education is successful and meaningful, school is no longer a struggle or negative environment for students. It becomes a place where students can grow and flourish as individuals in fields that engage and inspire them. An ideal environment for learning is an environment that lacks quotas and comparative metrics tied to funding like standardized tests. If instead education were fair, students would go much further in their respective passions, but it wouldn't be as obvious because these would be unquantifiable and nebulous achievements. It wouldn't matter and there wouldn't be resistance from students, parents, or teachers.

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The purpose of education for individual students is to socialize them and introduce them to higher ways of thinking and processing. The goal is to set them up for success in the workplace and society in a way that allows them to follow their passions and grow into well-rounded individuals. The purpose of education in society is to raise the next generation into becoming exceptional people that will innovate and make changes possible to make society just and equitable for all.

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I would consider an ideal learning environment as one that provides optimal materials and resources for all students regardless of their background and sector. In addition, a place where creativity, patience, inclusion, and guidance is provided by the educator. I would also envision this environment as one where the educator remains unbiased by their own opinions and beliefs, while allowing room for discussion. Education provides a basis of knowledge to improve the cognitive mind of all students. It also promotes a well rounded society of people with different skill sets and passions. In doing so, everyone can contribute to a better living atmosphere.

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An ideal learning environment is one where students and teachers feel comfortable and safe. A place where students are able to collaborate with the teacher and each other to learn and pursue knowledge and skills. The purpose of education is to obtain these skills to function in the world and lead meaningful lives. The purpose of an educator is to teach students how to search for knowledge, communicate with peers, and build the necessary skills to explore and improve the world they live in. Rather than teach every fact, teachers are there to facilitate exploration and the pursuit of new things.

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The purpose of education for individual students is to provide them with the skills and resources to succeed in daily life. Currently, these skills would include the ability to problem solve, think outside of the box, and be creative in expressing themselves. In a perfect world, this would give students emotional coping mechanisms for daily struggles as well as communication strategies to use in the work place. For society, the purpose of education is to inspire learning among people so that they can help advance society and create a better future.

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A meaningful learning environment should include a safe space for students to come and feel their opinions are valued. Those opinions should be heard by teachers, and often are not. Teachers should engage students, parents/guardians, administrators, and even the community, allowing their opinions all to be heard. It can help to create a more informed society by bringing in their opinions and how they might be affected by subjects being taught in school. It will also help the students feel more welcome to sharing their opinions in a community and thus allowing them to become more comfortable to learn.

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An ideal learning environment in my opinion would be a small and individualistic society   to ensure that all students needs are not only heard but met. I  believe that the purpose of education is to raise a generation of people who can think critically and attribute to a functioning society in a way that they can enjoy. If we start to allow students to explore subjects outside of the traditional courses we can keep students engaged, therefore furthering the learning and allowing them to actually enjoy it.

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An ideal learning environment is where a teacher and student feel proud of what they have learned/accomplished. The purpose of education for the individual student is to learn about themselves and who they are as a person. The purpose of education for society is to be  a place where people can go to pretty much get life advice. Teachers are mentors and help guide each and everyone one of us to find something that we enjoy.

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An ideal learning environment for me would be one that does not scare me into learning. I'm a huge fan of flexible curriculums that stretch reasoning without creating a system of panic for already stressed students. I would also like bean bags.

If meaningful teaching is achieved, students would think more critically more of the time. Failure would not be punished. Rather it would be observed and acknowledged, or at least addressed in such a way that students feel they are constructively being appraised. I believe that critical thinking and empathy are the main facets that society is leaning towards.

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An ideal learning environment would be one where students have no stressful distractions and feel comfortable asking questions and discussing material. The goal of education for society is to create a well informed community capable of communicating and thinking critically, while for individuals it is to prepare them to be able to pursue whatever occupation most interests them.

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The purpose of education for individual students is to give students skills beyond tests and jobs. It is a place where a student should feel safe to explore their passion and identities that creates a more integrated, and knowledgeable community that is subsequently more empathetic and respectful towards people different from themselves.

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I envision an environment where kids of all creeds and backgrounds can learn happily, safely, and in an entertaining and meaningful way. Education for individual students is an individual answer for the student; it varies widely and always depends on the student being taught. Every student's needs are at an individual  level. As for society, education provides a way for kids and teens to interact with each other socially, find hobbies, make friends, and learn useful life and academic skills.

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My vision of an ideal learning environment, at least in college, would be that basics are not a necessity to begin your journey into your future. Many college kids will change their majors early on or lose interest due to not being able to take core classes for their major to be able to decide what their future course of action and passions are. The purpose of education would be to inform and socialize students of past and future to mold them into well rounded adults in society. Each individual student would perform best by taking college classes that will put them on the path for the career that will make them happy rather than one that is just easier or what is expected of them.

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An environment that has plenty of space, and is able to accommodate the needs and various learning styles of all its students. I believe that the purpose of education is not only to help people learn important skills to succeed within society as an adult, but also to ignite a passion in them for a certain subject, and to help them decide what they want to do with their life. If a school has plenty of resources and teachers who have been passion for what they do, that passion will rub off onto the students and help them to discover new interests that they wouldn’t have known about otherwise.

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