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Teachers should always be compassionate, understanding, and empowering. I want to have a classroom where all students feel welcome and comfortable to learn. Where students aren’t afraid to voice their opinions and ask for extra help if needed. I want my students to understand the importance of embracing who they are and where they come from. As a teacher, I want to teach students about what is going on in the real world. I want to be able to teach my students many things but I also want to learn from them and learn with them. The article “What is Ethnic Studies Pedagogy” mentions that is it important to place the lives of students, their culture, and knowledge at the center of curriculum (Tintiangco-Cubales, Kohli, Sacramento et al., 2019)

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The world is a crazy place, children today have lost hope of how far they can go. We aim to teach greatness, we aim to guide our students to success, we aim to create and mold the children who will lead us tomorrow. My goal is not to only do these things but also help these children build and work on their mental health. They have a lot to work on when it comes to their future, if we do not help them and support them, we will do the opposite. We can either guide a child to success or to failure. Something I want to follow and make part of a priority is mentioned in “What is ethnic studies pedagogy reading?” a good teacher aims to involve a child’s culture to help them feel involved and as part of the classroom dynamic (Titiangco-Cubales, Kholi, Sacramento et al., 2019). My students need to feel safe and feel like they belong. The world is a crazy dark place, our children are the key to help make a better more beautiful place. 

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Jessica Hernandez
Teaching has always been my passion as well as learning. I know once I step into the educational field I will teach the little ones and I will learn from them. Teaching is something I aspire on doing as I hope to change the world by educating the new generations.  Education and teaching is not only reading boring history books but showing them how to love as cruelty and hate is the thing now. I really hope to male a change to my community through the power of education.

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My teaching philosophy begins by explaining my believes as a future educator. In my future classroom, I would love to create a safe environment for my students, so that they feel protected as well as making their learning experience fun.

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As a future educator, I believe it is essential that all students feel welcome and a sense of belonging in my future classroom. My goal is to make each of my students feel comfortable and respected regardless of race and cultures. I want to give students the opportunity to express themselves and be who they truly are without being judged.
In the article, the author mentions how bringing ethnic studies into your classroom and in your curriculum, you are opening the doors to multiple perspectives that are respected, affirmed, and honored. (Tintiangco-Cubales, Kholi, Sacramento etl. 2019) I agree with this and it's what I plan on implementing in my classroom as well as in my curriculum.

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My teaching philosophy starts with the understanding that the youth is our future, and ours to take care of as a whole. We must as a community build a rainbow of skin color that bonds these children for brighter days. One thing I got from the reading is that, curriculum that is considered complete comes with culture and care. Not just the thought of checking off a common core checklist.

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To teach, is to teach with passion and to ensure a student's academic success.

It is a teacher who understands that every child is different and may require more help or accomodations than others. As well as understands that every student learns at a different pace. It is a teacher who provides a welcoming and safe environment so that students feel comfortable and motivated to learn. One who builds long lasting relationships and becomes a support system. As a teacher I hope to inspire students to believe in themselves and never give up. I will support and motivate students to achieve their goals. A quote that stood out to me from the article What is Ethnic Studies Pedagogy, is  “Culturally responsive teachers ensure an environment that values students as a whole beings, encourages success within and beyond the scope of their classroom” (Tintiangco-Cubales, Kholi, Sacramento, et al. 2020) To me this quotes means, teachers value their students for who they are and treats every single one the same (equally). In other words, values multicultural and believes that every student can contribute something to the class. A classroom where students identify culturally and respect each other.

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Teachers should be passionate about their job and believe in their students. Students should also be in a class environment where they feel welcomed and comfortable. Teachers should always push their students to achieve their goals and become the best they can be! In the article Ethnic Studies Pedagogy, it mentions culturally responsive Ethnic Studies pedagogy means investing in students academic success by creating caring environments where student knowledge and skills serve as the primary point of departure (Tintiangco-Cubales,Kholi, Sacramento et al.2019)

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Teachers have the power to change the future through the students. Students are the future, it is our duty to teach the truth. Teachers need to trust that the students can and will make a change in the world. The article What is Ethnic Studies mentioned that students develop critical consciousness by connecting life and helping students with their home and community life and help students to analyze and act on community needs. (Tintiangco-Cubales, Kholi, Sacramento et al. 2019) I want to create that consciousness by using what surrounds them like their home life and communities. Home and community have a big influence on students and if we are able to create consciousness students will be able to make a change in the world.

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My teaching philosophy begins with the understanding that we are all equal and that we are all valuable. Children need to feel comfortable in any environment to strive, my goal is to make everyone feel safe and exited to express themselves the ways they see possible. I will evolve with every student because everyone learns differently and I will continue to learn from them.
In the article we view the ways the author speaks on ethnic studies and more. Something that stood out to me about the article was that incorporating ethnic studies into classrooms allow for others to become more aware of others. This is something I plan on incorporating in my classroom.

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Erick Alvarez- Teaching Philosophy                  My teaching philosophy has to start with knowing that our students are always our priority. Making students learn through different and fun ways to bump their learning up a notch. Practicing methods that are responsive to the child's community needs and problems. Making students feel safe and welcome can improve their learning skills as well. Culture is very important in the classroom and thats something i want to make sure to implement because it can make all my students feel more welcomed and not judged. 

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Erick Alvarez- Teaching Philosophy                  My teaching philosophy has to start with knowing that our students are always our priority. Making students learn through different and fun ways to bump their learning up a notch. Practicing methods that are responsive to the child's community needs and problems. Making students feel safe and welcome can improve their learning skills as well. Culture is very important in the classroom and thats something i want to make sure to implement because it can make all my students feel more welcomed and not judged. 

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As a future educator, I strive to be compassionate, supporting, caring, understanding, and, most importantly, inclusive. I want to positively impact the education field by ensuring that all of my students have a fair chance at an excellent education. I want to create a safe space for all students, where there is no judgment or discrimination, where students have a secure platform to raise their voice, where there is no division whatsoever, and most importantly, a place where students feel accepted. I want my students to understand the value of education and the importance of our attitudes and behaviors as individuals. Therefore, I will do everything in my power to provide the best education possible, without lies or misperceptions about who we are as a society. A quote that stood out to me from the article Ethnic Studies Pedagogy says teachers expressed caring through nurturing behaviors, the expression of high expectations, and respect for students (Titiangco-Cubales, Kholi, Sacramento, et al., 2019). This quote signifies a lot because I believe in creating a safe environment where students feel valued and respected, where acknowledgment lives, and where opinions are valued.

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Being a teacher is having the power to change lives. Helping, teaching, growing and inspiring  is part of being a teacher. As a teacher it is your job to make a positive impact on the lives of children. A positive role model never doubts children instead they make them acknowledged that they are capable of much more. Another positive role model shows and teaching children that learning and growing is part of life. Teaching children that they can do whatever they desire to do in their life is also being part of a positive role model. 

In the article, Ethnic studies Pedagogy, it mentions culturally responsive Ethnic Studies Pedagogy this means engaging in academic performance for students by building positive areas where even the various competitors of separation are student awareness and capabilities.  (Tintiangco - Cubales,KholiSacramento etl. 2019)

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My role as a teacher is to empower students. Students need to be taught the truth, they need to think critically and ask questions. A learning environment where students feel heard and valued. Teachers who are culturally responsive ensure an environment that values students as whole beings, encouraging success within and beyond the classroom's scope (Tintiangco-Cubales, Kholi, Sacramento et al. 2019)

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Create an inclusive classroom environment, be passionate, show compassion, inspire, and empower children to   be the best they can be. We are the positive role model that children look up to for guidance. We can really have a positive impact on a child's life. Promoting diversity is key to making a diverse classroom. Cultural diversity is important whether that be implementing it into curriculum or providing multicultural books.
According to the Ethnics Pedagogy reading how incorporating ethnic studies can really be beneficial for children, it opens a new perspective for children (Titiangco-Cubales, Kholi, Sacramento et at., 2019). I really liked the reading specially because it discussed the importance of ethnic studies.

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Teach with compassion, understand there will always be difference, teach the truth, find love within your career of teaching, be kind and caring, be vulnerable, be emotional, teach with love, go beyond the academic world and teach life lessons. According to the Ethnics Pedagogy reading (pp. 22), teacher's should be invested in students academic success by providing caring environments where their skills and knowledge are the main focal points, (Titiangco-Cubales, Kholi, Sacramento et al., 2019).
In another class, I am learning about Japanese schooling systems, and I really like the idea of teaching not only academic education, but moral education.

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My philosophy - Teach the truth, rise above with positivity, empowerment and independence.  Do not let the past define you.  We need more independent, kind people who know their purpose and wake up with purpose.  My goals are to work with young children creating a foundation for these values.

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Teaching is change. Teaching is helping our community for the good and setting up the future. Teaching is something that affects everyone and the world we live in. By teaching, we are consciously and intentionally connecting learning with change in our community, city, state, and world. Students develop critical consciousness by connecting life and helping students with their home and community life and help students to analyze and act on community needs (Tintiangco-Cubales, Kholi, Sacramento et al. 2019). Teaching gives perseverance and determination to make change all around us. Teaching allows for everyone to grow as people and a community.

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Teachers should be passionate, have a spark for teaching. Have open hearts, provide open spaces, and challenge one another to grow. Learning should not be at the surface level but it should inspire to change, hope, fight, and create. The what is ethnic studies pedagogy reading mentioned that a good teacher aims to involve a child's culture to help them feel involved and as part of the classroom dynamic.(Titiangco-Cubales, Kholi, Sacramento et al., 2019) I want to provide this to my students.

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Dr. I's Philosophy of Ed... Ever evolving practitioner of the art...

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Dr. I's Philosophy of Ed... Ever evolving practitioner of the art...

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What do you know... what do you think you know? How can you pass on knowledge, and inspire growth? What is your philosophy? How will you evolve?

Peace...
Dr. I.