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Education is available for all, but whether students are able to learn from this experience
is skeptical. Educators can use several different methodologies to make learning more inclusive
Teaching should be rewarding. Modern teachers wear multiple hats; they lead the way in
students’ relationships, conflict resolution, healthy habits and more. The reward of great teaching
can be seen when students thrive in all aspects of their lives. The way students learn should be
guiding the way we teach. The environment determines how learning happens and the mindset of
students. Our classroom environments should be inclusive to all families, safe for every student
Every student is able to learn, but valuable teachers make learning lifelong. The activities
are engaging and applicable to their students. Learning is about reaching goals and creating new
ones to conquer. Once a student understands a concept, the learning shouldn’t stop there. For
example, if a student understands the weather cycle, we should continue to build onto that
knowledge by learning other cycles or how the weather cycle effects different cultures.
It should continue to be applied time and time again. More importantly, learning should
be student centered. Just like learning, assessments should be purposeful. Teachers can use
PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION
everyday classroom behaviors to assess students rather than paper and pencil exams.
Assessments should be used as data to create lessons and determine pre-requisites of students.
These assessments that students take will determine the teaching and learning process, which is
Communication
Educators can communicate, but if the recipient does not understand, it won’t reach them the
way we want it to. For this reason, when we communicate, we need to be clear, concise and
considerate of the recipient. In addition, the way we present ourselves can be the best way to
communicate. Actions speak louder than words; therefore, our conversations need to be
To reflect on Judge Geary’s statement, although it is a right for all students to be included
in schools. Students can be excluded by single method teaching and learning, as well as poor
Ultimately, these five aspects of education all work together to determine the success of
our students and teachers. That is why organization is an important aspect of teaching. If teachers
are organized across all subjects and aspects of education, everything will intertwine seamlessly.