My emerging beliefs regarding education are recently developed but are still very important to me. I feel that working with children is one of the hardest jobs I have assisted in and observed. It’s not something you can practice before you begin, but more of perfecting along the way. You can be told and told what to do from experienced educators but you never know until you are in the situation. Children with special needs have a large imprint in schools today and it is only growing. Another constant concern regarding education is the parent involvement, and how the parents interact with their child’s school. Many children are dealt with problems with family issues and support at home and that is why SES plays a major role in education. Also, classroom management and the role of the teacher play a very crucial role in Education.
I enjoy working with children and believe it to be one of the most challenging jobs in the market. Right now, especially there is such a diverse population of children in schools all over the United States. This tends to create very diverse schools and teachers need to meet the needs of each child individually, which can be very challenging. Working with children can be a very fun and enjoyable time however; it must be taken very seriously. I feel teachers need to find a balance of respect with their students to have success in their classroom, children can’t learn if they don’t have a leader of the classroom.
Children with special needs are a very vital aspect of education. Special Education is increasing in schools today. I feel it is very important that children with special needs get as much of a normal education as children in traditional classrooms. A good way to achieve this is for special education paraprofessionals to help the child in the classroom versus staying in a special education classroom the entire day. This may help the child in many ways, making them understand they can be in a classroom just as any other child. Some children aren’t exactly classified as special education, but have more of a learning disability, or are delayed. These children may stay in the classroom the entire day and get taken out for extra help throughout the course of the day.
Families play a major role in their child’s education and often determine the child’s attitude and behavior during school. Children spend most of their time at school or at home so it is important they have support and love at the home environment. Children will be successful if there is a parent or guardian at home who is actively involved in their education and can assist in various ways, such as parent-teacher conferences, help with homework, someone to confide in, and a caregiver overall. Children often know if something is wrong at home and it can have a huge affect on their day in school. It is important they have a safe and happy home environment with a guardian that interacts with the child’s education. A good way for parents to be involved is asking questions and offering help or giving advice to the child.
Today, more than ever, schools all over the world are becoming more and more diverse. Teachers are finding themselves with children from very poor communities, an arrangement of ethnic backgrounds, and more ESL students than ever before. ESL and sign language are becoming a necessity in schools of all levels. I feel it would be very difficult for a teacher to incorporate children who do not speak English because of the huge communication barrier and yet trying to make the child fit in. As well as diversity, education today has problems relating to socioeconomic status.
Not only do children come from a variety of backgrounds but also the aspect of SES is emerging quickly. Children from families with low income often struggle in the education scene. These children may not have proper hygiene practices, a good diet or the support they need at home. Children in high poverty schools often display many behavioral, emotional, and cognitive problems. They can struggle with simple tasks such as listening to the teacher read during class or following a simple set of instructions. Not only children from low SES, but sometimes children with “rich” parents may not have enough time for the child and this can have an affect on the child as well. They may not get the proper attention or help with school work because the parents are not involved with their child’s education, spend too much time working or simply think it is the job of the teacher.
I believe that teachers must have a very huge heart and be ready for job that really never ends. I think teachers must enjoy helping others, be extremely caring and very understanding of the many different aspects of teaching. Teachers must be able to adapt and change things such as testing, classroom organization, curriculums, and disabilities that are seen in education today.
Classroom organization is a key to a successful classroom and successful students. I think the environment needs to be welcoming and comfortable. Children need to immediately realize how important and special they are. I also believe that children should be able to express their emotions in the classroom and feel comfortable doing so,
Based on my field experiences for certain classes, I have many ambitions and ideas for motivating students and meeting their individual needs. By personally getting to know each child, their learning styles, and how to personalize their learning experiences, I can hope to make a difference for at least one child in my classroom that will forever change them. I believe for the ages I intend to teach, play is a critical aspect of learning. Through play, children learn to discover everything around them and learn about themselves while doing so. Overall, I hope to be an inspiration to children and become an advocate for them.
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