Miss Catherine Panfil
Preservice Elementary School Teacher
190 Prospect
Elmhurst, Illinois 60126
My Experiences in the Classroom
I am currently
a preservice teacher at Elmhurst College. I have observed and participated
in many different types of classrooms: kindergarten, special education,
third, fourth, seventh, eighth, and high school classroom. Through these
experiences, I feel that I will gain techniques and ideas that will help
me in my own teaching career. Also from these experiences, I have begun
to develop my own philosophy of education. This is a philosophy in progress
and will probably change as my knowledge and experiences in the education
field increase.
Teaching is an extraordinary career. Teachers shape minds and encourage children to follow the right path. Teachers are always remembered, whether in a good way or in a bad way. They affect children that much. This career is an ongoing learning experience where each day presents new challenges. There seems to never be a dull moment in teaching. These are many of the reasons why I have a desire to go into the teaching profession.
My Philosophy of
Education
Education is one of the most
important aspects of a person's life. It provides people with the
beginning of a lifelong journey. What is learned in school is carried
throughout life's every day activities. Education is needed in order to
enjoy and appreciate everything. Teachers help their students realize their
potential and how to use their abilities. These same students will
become our future. Every career begins with an education, whether it
is a book or a lesson of life.Teaching is an extraordinary career. Teachers shape minds and encourage children to follow the right path. Teachers are always remembered, whether in a good way or in a bad way. They affect children that much. This career is an ongoing learning experience where each day presents new challenges. There seems to never be a dull moment in teaching. These are many of the reasons why I have a desire to go into the teaching profession.
Important Teacher
Characteristics I Feel I Posses
Three characteristics
I possess that are needed for teaching are creativity, dedication, and
an awareness of individual differences. Creative characteristics will help
make everyday learning fun for the children. New ideas and methods
will be used so each lesson in education is never boring. Through creativity,
a subject can become exciting and more interesting. Dedication is
good in a teacher, because the students will feel secure. The students
will know that the teacher is always there when help is needed. Lastly,
a teacher needs to be aware of individual differences. No children
should be favored in a classroom, and race and ethnicity should never be
an issue. Therefore, a teacher needs to be aware of individual differences.
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