My Philosophy Of Special Education

Nelson Mandela (2003) has been famously quoted, saying “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” As a teacher, the goal is to help students change the world, or at least change their world. That goal can seem overwhelming, especially considering the number of students most teachers work with throughout their career. As I start my journey to become a Special Education and English as a Second Language teacher, I am striving to discover who I am as a teacher and how I can become the best teacher possible. The question of how to become the type of teacher my students look up to is daunting, yet exhilarating. I want to be able to be a strong advocate for all of my students, especially considering their varied and unique challenges. I also want to provide them with the skills they will need going forward beyond school into their adult lives. When considering these goals, many qualities come to mind that could help make me a world-class teacher. I have identified these qualities …show more content…
Especially as a Special Education teacher, it will be important to work with a variety of other educators throughout the district. No matter the type of Special Education program used by a district, special educators need to work with general educators, paraprofessionals, special-subject teachers, and parents. With these high expectations, it is incredibly important to learn which battles are priorities for their students and how to advocate for them successfully. Collaboration does not have to be limited to the building or district where the teacher works. With current advances in technology that is currently available, it is possible to collaborate with people all over the world. A teamwork mentality is a healthy approach for collaboration with other educators, through which teachers can accomplish much more for the benefit of all their