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I believe that all students have the ability to achieve high standards. No matter what environment or past students have come from I strongly believe that if they got the right attention, patience and motivation from their teacher they would be able to achieve whatever they put their mind too. This connects with teaching because if students are given teachers with little to none motivation or patience to teach their students, then the students most likely wont achieve the same high standards that students with teachers who care and want to make a difference in their students lives achieve. This relates back to my beliefs of making a change in my students lives. I know that if I have the patience and understanding of my students then I can help them reach high standards. Students all learn differently and it is so important for teachers to understand this and to learn what way they may help theirs students the most. I want to be a teacher so that I may make sure all my students achieve high standards. I want to inspire my students to try and to do their bests and well as creating a sense of belonging and safety. I know that I will be the teacher that is motivated, patient, caring and I hope to spread this same idea to all the other future or current teacher.

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A teacher is like a candle because they consume themselves so that they may light the way for others. Students grow and gain different skills while teachers act like a light which nurtures their interests and allows them to be more independent and successful. teachers light the room by giving a safe and warm environment for their students.

Why do you want to be an educator?
I want to influence and inspire kids. I feel that teaching is such an important role in kids lives and their imagination. By being an educator I will be able to motivate kids to be themselves and to stay openminded in this society. I hope to make a change in my students lives.

What qualities make an effective educator?
I believe that patients and motivation are the top qualities of effective teachers. To begin with, patients allows teachers to fully understand and teach their students. Being able to be patient will provide a welcoming environment for their students and give time to students to fully understand the lectures. To continue, motivation plays a large role in being an effective teacher. For example, being a motivated teacher will increase the interest of your students due to the work the teacher puts into the lessons and the work the teacher puts into learning and caring about their students.

What is the role of the educator in the classroom?
I feel as if the role of the educator is to inspire students in a safe and welcoming atmosphere for their students. As well as creating a sense of belonging to their students.

Describe the atmosphere in an effective classroom?
the atmosphere in effective classroom should be welcoming and a safe space for its students. this atmosphere should feel as a second home to students.

What would I expect to see if I stopped by your classroom on any given day?
As a teacher I want to teach lessons where my students are involved and participating. therefor, if you were to stop by my classroom you would find a setting where students are sharing their thoughts and beliefs based on what  they are learning. As well as, encouragement from myself and the other students.

How do you assess diverse students in your classroom?
I assess diverse students the way I assess any other students. I believe strongly in equality. I want to treat all my students with respect and make sure they feel welcome and loved no matter what skin color they have.

What is the purpose of school in relationship to society as a whole?
school helps set students up for the society they are put into.

What philosophies do you embrace in your teaching?
I embrace Behaviorism,  progressivism, and constructivism. I believe it is important to embrace behaviorism due to the importance of kids interactions with their environments. By using behaviorism to create a safe and welcoming environment for my students it will create healthier and happier behaviors for my students. to continue, by using progressivism I will be shaping my students into independent students. lastly, by using constructivism my students will be able to create their own ways of thinking and be able to frame their own frames of thoughts.

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Metaphor:
Essentialism is like a key and the students are the lock.

Explanation:
essentialism relies on all students to learn the same ideas and skills in order to fit into society. therefor, the key (essentialism) is put into the lock (forcing kids to all learn the same way).

strengths:
ensures that correct and targeted information is being taught.

concerns:
creates a hold on a teachers voice.

my philosophy relating to essentialism:
I do not agree with this philosophy because it encourages teachers to block out their voices and stick to a nation wide lesson plan. i believe students learn better with a motivated teacher yet when you take the teachers differences away you loose some of the teachers motivation in making a change.

me as a learner:
personally learning from a teacher voice rather than the words voice inspires and encourages me more to motivate myself in what I am learning.

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Metaphor:
Constructivism is like writing a song.

Explanation:
Constructivism is like writing a song because much like writing a song this philosophy encourages students to gain knowledge by constructing and creating their frame of thought.

strengths:
creates an open window for students where they can learn their own meanings through lessons.

concerns:
come classes don't allow you to find your own meanings as answers. For example math can't use this philosophy.

my philosophy relating to constructivism:
I believe in this philosophy, I believe that it is very important for students to fine their own meanings in lessons as they group up. I believe this will help shape them and create a sense meaning to their voices and opinions.

me as a learner:
as a learner this philosophy helps me a lot. Being able to create my own understanding and twist to a lesson encourage me to try harder and to truly understand the meaning behind lessons.

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Metaphor:
humanism is like juggling.

Explanation:
humanism is like juggling because in this philosophy teachers not only focus on a students intellects but also their feelings. much like juggling this philosophy focus on carrying more the one thing. Feelings and intellects are both juggles by students do to the teachers humanism philosophy.

strengths:
focusing on the whole student will allow them to have a better understanding and encourage them to learn.

concerns:
it can be hard for teachers to juggle all their students emotions, intellects, and feelings.

My philosophy relating to humanism:
I believe this philosophy is so important because focusing and understanding your students will creates a better outcome for you as teacher and for your students.

me as a learner:
growing up having teachers that cared about both my feelings and how I learned encouraged me to learn more and feel more comfortable in my teachers environment.

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Metaphor:
behaviorism is like sculpting.

Explanation:
behaviorism is like sculpting because the environment "sculpts" kids behaviors. the environments interaction with students creates the idea that behaviors are created through this interaction.

Strengths:
teachers can create a positive environment for students which will create positive behaviors.

concerns:
A negative home environment may over power the positive school environment.

My philosophy relating to Behaviorism:
I agree with using this philosophy because I believe creating a safe and positive environment is so important for kids and their behaviors.

Me as learner:
This philosophy played the biggest role in my education growing up. I had such a positive environment that my behaviors towards learning increased vigorously.

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Metaphor:
Positivism is like baking cookies.

Explanation:
Positivism is like baking cookies because in order to bake them correctly you need to use the exact ingredients, measurements, and temperatures or else they wont turn out. Much like baking positivism says there is one correct answer and formula.

strengths:
positivism allows kids to learn how to reach the end result from a hands on perspective.

concerns:
not all knowledge is measurable.

my philosophy relating to positivism:
I personally do not agree with this philosophy. I believe that the world if filled with all sorts of different answers. students learn differently yet positivism relies on one correct way.

me as a learner:
personally this philosophy never truly helped me, as a kid I was very openminded and believed there were so many different answer. Yet I was able to find the correct ones and understand them better as I went on instead of being taught one correct answer is the only way.

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Metaphor:
Progressivism is like a builder.

Explanation:
Teachers use progressivism to help build and encourage students to grow and learn in their own ways. Teachers shape students into independent thinkers.

strengths:
allows students to create and find a voice for themselves.

concerns:
students may not feel comfortable voicing their opinions at young ages.

My philosophy relating to progressivism:
this way of teaching fits into my philosophy because I believe that is it important for  students to create and voice their own opinions.

Me as a learner:
as a learner this philosophy helped me greatly. I was able to figure out who I wanted to be and what I wanted to say.