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My Classroom Philosophy

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Reiterating Ginott’s beliefs, I feel as if it is the teacher who sets the environment in the classroom. My actions and attitude directly influence the students that are around me. I know from experience that it is my responsibility to have a positive and refreshing outlook each day, no matter the circumstance, because my actions can impact each student and who they become. When a student enters my room, I look at them and see a future. Will it be bright? The decision beings and the journey unfolds each day in my classroom. If students have had a poor educational experience prior to entering my classroom - I have the chance, and the responsibility, to change their mind, and to keep them interested in pursing their goals. Stephen R. Cover, the author of The Leader in Me, states “They (teachers) in many cases spend more time with the students than any other adults do, including parents. It is imperative that they be models of what is being …show more content…

Schools are turning to the Leader in Me program in order to encourage students to grow as leaders in everyday situations, including in the classroom. I encourage my students to play the role of leader so that learning will successfully take place. The challenge is to learn how to engage my students in a way in which they feel their voice matters, but also creating autonomy within the classroom. It is imperative that students learn to reflect on their actions day by day in order to become a better leader. They must have their own will to learn, a philosophy of learning, which includes “reflecting deeply on what is true or false, good or evil, right or wrong, and beautiful or ugly.” (Gutek 2014) By designing interactive activities and creating a space where students feel safe to share their knowledge and ideas, we can then work together to create a successful learning

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