Elmhurst College
190 Prospect
Elmhurst, Illinois
60126

 

       As a teacher, I realize I have the great responsibility of inspiring and challenging students to become life-long learners.  In order to motivate my students to do their best, I will maintain high expectations for everyone.  I will also celebrate every student's abilities and differentiate instruction so that they can learn in a way that best suits them.  All children are unique and deserve an equal opportunity to succeed, and I feel I can enable them the most by being a facilitator.  My classroom atmosphere will also encourage learning.  By having a positive environment, the studnets can learn through meaningful activities, and working cooperatively.  Discussions, inquiry, and learning from one another will be valued, as well.  I want to teach my students to respect each others opinions, ideas, and beliefs, just as I respect each of them.  My goal in becoming a teacher is not only to teach students information, but also to instill a love for learning, and to equip them with skills they will need throughout life.

International Reading Association’s Book Choices For Children
Fun Brain
Yahooligans

Barnes and Noble Books
Kathy Schrock's Home Page
Education World
Lesson Plans
Discovery Kids.com

ABC Teach
Professor Sword Steffen's Children's Literature Site
Lois Lowry

This page was updated on November 26th, 2002
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