Philosophy

A Teacher's Philosophy Shylah, the teacher I interviewed, has been teaching preschool for 8 years. She says that she has always preferred to teach preschool because that's where she provides the basis for education and is capable of preparing her students' well. Her philosophy of teaching is to create a place where her students' are excited about learning. She provides a safe, comfortable, stimulating, fun, and educational environment. The teacher plans activities and guide the students' in doing them. Children in her preschool class have the opportunity to learn about color, shapes, numbers, letters, animals, feelings, and senses. Through education is where children build a life that is successful. In her classroom, every student learns at his or her own pace and she will never pressure on a child to learn something faster than he or she is able to. Although every child has different levels of learning, she ensures that each student is being challenged. Her goal is to accommodate different learning styles and levels through assessments and individual attention. If she becomes aware where each student stands, she will be more accurate on how she can help students' improve. No matter how diverse her classroom is, she will use methods that fit all of her students' needs. She believes that students' learn best through play. This is why she provides an environment that is stimulating using proper tools with which her students' can explore. She provides a variety of play and let children talk about their play with other students'. Finally, Shylah believes that the best education not only comes from school, but also from children's homes. She supports the students' families by providing information about the child development and learning process so parents' can help at home too. She involves parents' in classroom activities. She believes that each child has the ability to become the best they can and she will instill in them a passion for