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Philosophy of Education
Jaclyn V. Gambino
The whole child comes to school everyday.
I have had previous counseling and preschool teaching experience with children ranging
in age from 2-15. I have a passion for childrens mental health issues and the role they play in a
childs academic success in the school setting. I strongly believe in the whole child approach
that includes the academic and psychological well being of the student. My experience in
counseling and social work, in a school setting, has allowed me to gain knowledge in academic
achievement testing, classroom management, and individual education plans.
The profession of being a teacher starts before any student walks into the classroom on
the first day. A reflective teacher is one who looks for the answers in motivation and self-esteem
starting with their own motivation. Purposeful planning and cultivating activities will create life
long learners. Lessons should spark students to investigate the world around them and teach
them problem-solving skills that can be extended outside of the classroom. Teacher enthusiasm
and motivation is key to student engagement and self-esteem.
It is necessary for teachers to create a safe and inviting classroom environment. When
students feel comfortable, in their environment, they will be better able to express ideas, seek
assistance, and focus on academics. Classroom management is the first focus before lessons
even begin. For some students, school and a teacher may be the only consistency in their lives.
Structure and expectations create a sense of predictability that students need to focus on build
academic skills. Creating a classroom family is important for students to feel respected and
belong to part of group.

As a teacher, I believe that the best indication of learning is the ability to express
understanding of a subject across multiple contexts. I strive to teach students through modeling
and the use of the information in real world situations. The students ability to express real world
connections indicates not just a concrete understanding of a subject, but how it exists in the
world around them. A reflective teacher will constantly be using formative assessments to plan
and adjust their lessons. Only when the teacher feels that the concept as been taught thoroughly,
should summative assessments be given to students. With strong classroom management, the
teacher should take on the role of a guide and then students will be responsible for their learning
experiences. Students will be able to work collaborative by sharing learning experiences and
expressing their ideas. Learning from other students is a critical piece of the learning experience
in order to assist students to respect others and their ideas.
There should be a variety of teaching strategies implemented during all lessons. Not all
students will learn the same way. Teachers should create engaging lessons that reach the visual,
auditory, and kinesthetic learner. All students should feel that they are valued by including lesson
components that are both culturally and racially diverse. Cultural diversity education creates
learners and adults for a global economy. Differentiation should be utilized to reach all levels and
challenge the students. High expectations for all learners should be incorporated for all students.
The expectations of teachers have a powerful effect on a students behavior and achievement.
English Language Learners and those with special needs should be given high expectations that
include their accommodations and be given equal opportunities to achieve beyond their present
academic and behavioral levels.
The classroom and home connection creates a strong team for a childs educational
success. Parents should be included and invited to participate in their childs experiences in
school. In return, the teacher should be invested and interested in the students life outside the
school building. Those experiences outside of the school building shape the student who sits in
the classroom each day. Parents are the expert on their child and are important to consult during
any academic or behavioral concerns.
All a child needs is that one teacher to challenge and change their view of education.
Students spend a large amount of time in school during the important, formable years of their
lives. With purposeful planning, engaging and hands-on lessons can take place. Professional
development is important in the growth of being a teacher as well. Adapting to new teaching
strategies and research should be continually implemented. A reflective teacher is adaptable to
meeting the needs of each student and a diverse classroom. Being a teacher is more than
teaching academic skills; teachers leave a lasting impression on a childs inner voice and
confidence.

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achievement testing, classroom management, and individual education plans.

and motivation is key to student engagement and self-esteem.

belong to part of group.

in order to assist students to respect others and their ideas.

academic and behavioral levels.

any academic or behavioral concerns.

strategies and research should be continually implemented. A reflective teacher is adaptable to

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