My Philosophy of Education:
Gloria C. Arteaga-Hinton
I believe each and every child has the potential to bring something unique and special to our world. I would like to think that I can help children to develop their potential by believing in them as capable individuals. I am trying to help children to discovering who they are, help them to express their own opinions and ideas. I dream of a world where people learn to respect, and accept the differences between us, that is my ideal for life in a community.
I believe strongly that each child is a unique individual who needs a caring, secure, and stimulating environment in which to grow and mature emotionally, intellectually, physically, and socially. As a educator I am working hard to help the students to meet their potential in these areas by providing an environment that is safe, and inviting to sharing their ideas. I believe that there are three elements that conducive to establishing such an environment:
Gloria C. Arteaga-Hinton
I believe each and every child has the potential to bring something unique and special to our world. I would like to think that I can help children to develop their potential by believing in them as capable individuals. I am trying to help children to discovering who they are, help them to express their own opinions and ideas. I dream of a world where people learn to respect, and accept the differences between us, that is my ideal for life in a community.
I believe strongly that each child is a unique individual who needs a caring, secure, and stimulating environment in which to grow and mature emotionally, intellectually, physically, and socially. As a educator I am working hard to help the students to meet their potential in these areas by providing an environment that is safe, and inviting to sharing their ideas. I believe that there are three elements that conducive to establishing such an environment:
- The teacher acting as a guide: when the teacher’s role is to guide, providing access to information rather than acting as the primary source of information, the students’ search for knowledge is met as they learn to find answers to their questions. For students to construct knowledge, they need the opportunity to discover for themselves and practice skills in authentic situations.
- The teacher allows the child’s natural curiosity to direct his/her learning: Equally important to self-discovery is having the opportunity to study thing that are meaningful and relevant to one’s life and interests. Developing a curriculum around student interests fosters intrinsic motivation and stimulates the passion to learn. One way to take learning in a direction relevant to student interest is to invite student dialogue about the lessons and units of study. When students have ownership in the curriculum, they are motivated to work hard and master the skills necessary to reach their goals.
- The teacher promotes respect for all things and all people: Helping students to develop a deep love and respect for themselves, others, and their environment occurs through an open sharing of ideas and having good discipline. When the environment evolves appropriately, students feel free to express themselves, because the voice of each student is heard. Class meetings are one way to encourage such dialogue (I have use very often in my classes and these meetings are the key for building nice relationship with my students). I believe strongly that children have greater respect for their teachers, their peers, and the lessons presented when they feel safe and sure of what is expected of them. When the rules are carried our fairly and consistently in the beginning, students are shown respect for their presence and time. In turn they learn to respect themselves, others, and their environment.