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For
students, teachers
are the link between the known and unknown. With
education people become better citizens,
communities work more closely together and the
world is forever renewed. Without education we are
no better off than the rest of the animal kingdom.
I
believe all children have an innate desire to
learn. Without that desire, infants would not be
able to master their surroundings in such a short
amount of time. Constructivist philosophy states
that children learn best when they are taught in
terms they understand. Children are not blank
slates; they arrive on the first day of school
with varying levels of competency. The competent
practitioner
helps children build learning foundations and
traditions for success.
As
a pre-service teacher, I will remain cognizant
that I am to follow as much as I lead. Even as an
In-service teacher it is important to remember
that we are not affective unless we meet the needs
of our clients--developing learners. The first
step in correcting a problem is look for
background information. Thus, background
information concerning a learner comes in the form
of pro-active listening on the part of the
instructor.
My
mission is to provide the developing child with
authentic activities, developmentally appropriate
practices, manipulatives and lessons that are just
as interesting as they are challenging.
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