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I believe life is about gaining knowledge and sharing what we have learned. Education is
a lifelong process with many building blocks, which begin at early childhood education. I believe
that the main goal of teaching is to create a positive and safe learning environment for all kids.
Teaching is like being a detective trying to solve a mystery. In order to fit the needs of one
student, the teacher must spend time investigating them. The teacher should gather evidence
about this child in order to determine the way they grow and develop.
I believe teachers should give students the opportunity to share their thoughts and ideas
throughout the day. It is the instructors job to uncover the strengths and weaknesses of each
individual student. I feel it is also the teachers responsibility to help the children improve every
day. All children deserve to have the highest quality education that can be provided to them;
therefore, the teacher should have a strong education at a high level. An early educator should be
a mentor and a director to the children they are teaching. An early childhood educator should
also be patient and flexible to fit the needs of every child. A teacher should be able to gather
evidence in order to create a strong lesson to fit the needs of the students in the class. I feel a
good education comes from a teacher who is prepared to fit the needs of each individual child.
Like a detective, an excellent teacher should always evaluate their lessons after they have been
implemented and see what worked or didnt work. They should be able to make improvements
when needed. A teacher should be creative and enthusiastic toward their lesson in order to gain
the childrens attention. A teacher should be able to create a strong bond with each student in
An early childhood education classroom should have an organized, clean, and safe
environment to be in. The classroom should be a place where the students will feel engaged in
learning and will be able to interact with the things around them. I also believe a clean, organized
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environment for the teacher is important. Each child needs to be engaged in learning through
interacting, discovering, and problem solving. I believe students should learn how to interact
with others through: student to student, student to self, and student to teacher situations. The
teacher should have prepared challenging lessons to help the child prepare for the future.
Scaffolding, a term discovered by Lev Vygotsky, is an effective tool in guiding students (Herr,
J., 2016, P. 80). Scaffolding is a process where assistance is provided by an adult or another child
to support a childs learning. This is used by many teachers because the support moves the child
from his current developmental level to a higher one. Each teacher should be able to not only
give and demonstrate directions, but also allow the students to take initiative to do it on their own
with little help. The children should be given materials that relate to the lesson and can be
manipulated because I believe children learn by doing. Hands on activities to teach science,
math, and language are the best way for early childhood students. The children should also
develop a deep love and respect for themselves during these early childhood years. When the
voice of each student is heard, an environment where the students feel free to express themselves
evolves. By setting fair and consistent rules, students are shown respect for their presence and
time, leading them to learn to respect themselves, others, and the environment.
For myself, teaching provides an opportunity for continual learning and growth. One of
on the individual needs of the student as well as their personal development. Each student will
have the opportunity to learn in a safe and positive environment. After each students needs are
discovered and met, like a detective, the teacher will have done her job correctly. As a teacher, I
will strive to be the best, high qualified, organized, and effective teacher in order to provide the
best learning environment possible. I will create a love of learning in each student by
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experimenting with different methods and ways to each. I will be able to improve each student
References
Herr, J. (2016). Working with young children (eighth edition). Illinois: The Goodheart-Willcox
Company, Inc.