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Teaching Philosophy
Kelsie Weyer
Regent University
PHILOSOPHY 2
lives. As teachers, we are given the privilege of being a major source of influence during a
child’s week day. No matter their home life, ethnicity, culture, or gender, each student is able to
have a caring adult present in their lives every day in the classroom. Teachers must respond to
this opportunity to fulfill their calling. In order to surrender to this role, there are many
Teachers are responsible for differentiating instruction for the needs of each individual
student. This shows the students that they are worthy of attention and to have their personal
learning style and level genuinely considered for varying instructional strategy. Students are not
“cookie cutter learners” and should therefore receive specialized instruction since according to
Psalm 139:14 we are each, “fearfully and wonderfully made” (The New, 2005). Children will
enter the classroom at a variety of learning levels, so lessons must be specialized the
accommodate the various learning needs of the class. By recognizing the unique backgrounds,
ethnicities, interests, and learning styles of each students, teachers are able to build a community
There are also community responsibilities of the teacher. An educator’s reputation in the
community also greatly affects their position in the classroom. Since teachers do not simply live,
eat, and breath at the school, they should involve themselves around the community to show that
they are invested in the community, not just the students. Involvement in the community shows
the depth of how much the teachers care about their neighbors and surroundings. They must also
be cautious to display a consistent set of moral standards out in the community, since being a
teacher is an all-day job. As role models, we are commanded in 1 Peter 2:12 to maintain good
conduct no matter where we are, so that no one may question our character (The New, 2005).
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Although teachers are people too and are allowed to have fun, they should keep in mind that the
society they live in will hold them to a higher standard for how they act, even outside of the
classroom.
Teachers should also open communication with the families. Family involvement is
highly essential to the success of a student’s education. A teacher’s work during the school day
has only limited impact if the parents are not involved with their child at home. By
communicating and involving the family, teachers are demonstrating to students that their
education is important to a wide variety of people, especially those closest to them, such as their
parents. This line of communication is also greatly important for parents to voice their concerns
in regard to education and their student’s classroom experiences. It also promotes parents to
volunteer to become involved in the classroom or to chaperone field trips. Parent involvement
Teachers also have a responsibility to their coworkers and administrators. Educators must
be honest and reliable. If they commit to completing a task for a fellow teacher or someone else
of staff, they should follow through and keep true to their word as a dependable worker.
Teachers are also responsible for maintaining a healthy and peaceful work environment. They
should not spread gossip, but rather confront conflict with an honest and respectable attitude.
Teachers must respect one another and attempt to maintain healthy relationships in the school.
Also, rather than simply complaining about decisions, teachers should offer solutions to
problems. By offering their helpful ideas, they are contributing to the solution, rather than the
perpetuation of the problem. As Hebrew 12:14 proclaims, “Make every effort to live in peace
When I first began working in classrooms and studying elementary education, there was
always an emphasis on special needs and lower-level students. Therefore, my focus was initially
on reaching those students and catering to their needs. While this is still an important aspect of
teaching, my philosophy has changed to also incorporate the needs of the average and higher
achieving students. Through my experiences in the classrooms, I have witness how these
students can fall to the sidelines. I truly believe every child deserves a champion, no matter if
In order to align myself with my teaching philosophy, I have created a few goals for my
first years of teaching. At the beginning of the school year, I want to sit down with each student
individually and have them create their own academic, behavioral, and personal goals for the
year. Then we will check-in periodically to track their progress, which will allow me to gain
further insight into the lives of each child. Another goal is to empower my class by developing a
personal relationship with each student and to instill in them a growth mindset. As a new teacher,
I will also strive to learn from experienced teachers and receive feedback with an open mind.
want each child to feel cared for and loved. One main hope I have is that not even one of my
students will feel overlooked. Just as the shepherd left to retrieve his lost sheep, I will also strive
to ensure that none of my students feel left behind. I will give them every opportunity to start
each day with a fresh beginning, for God’s mercies are new every morning. My current teaching
References
The New American Bible. (2005). Huntington, IN: Our Sunday Visitor.