SHERALYNNE DEVEAUXS EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY

I believe that individuals reach their greatest educational potential and contribute the most to society when they strive to achieve the goals about which they are most passionate. As an educator, I hope to aid students in identifying their passions and help them in channelling their energy towards academic success. A classroom can be full of diverse students, each with unique approaches to learning. When educators tailor their teaching methods to emulate classroom educational diversity, students can both enjoy the learning process and achieve academic success. I adamantly believe that student engagement is a key component of classroom management. It is when students are not engaged that behaviour issues most often disrupt a classroom. As a teacher, I challenge myself to proved students with stimulating classroom experiences that captivate their attention and facilitate learning. Further, the classroom must become a safe environment for students, where they are comfortable to make mistakes, speak their mind and challenge themselves to improve. My philosophy of teaching and learning is clearly expressed in the Laguna Elementary School (Scottsdale, Arizona) Mission Statement. It reads as follows: To provide each student with the highest quality education and create a passion for learning, empowering each student to contribute positively to our global community. Like learning, teaching is a continual process; and as an educator, I would continually strive to modify and adapt my teaching methods so that students are able to find passion and interest in their academic pursuits.