Professional Philosophy of Education
The position in education I would like to have would be an elementary school librarian in the public school system. Working in the public school system will allow me to work with a more rounded group of students. After some investigation about the position of a librarian in a public school, most people believe it is a job to which is becoming extinct. According to Karen Bromley (2011) in Learning About the Endangered Librarian, librarian positions are being cut because of shrinking budgets and saving tax dollars. Even though the post is falling by the wayside, it is still critical to the educational system. A librarian should have many qualities, including compassion, flexibility, creative, patient, …show more content…
Teachers, students, and parents need to be on the same page concerning behavior expectations of the class. The establishment of rules and conditions concerning behavior need to be set, whether positive or negative. According to Ratcliff, Jones, Costner, Savage-Davis & Hunt (2010) in The Elephant in the Classroom: The Impact of Misbehavior on Classroom Climate, classrooms are small complex societies, where teachers and students interact with each other. The students’ academic and social growth are determined by the interactions between the teacher and students and between students and other students (p. 306). The communication dynamics within this small society can determine whether or not the learning objectives are obtainable throughout the school year. The teacher must be constantly aware of what is working and what’s not and adjust communication practices to make the learning experience …show more content…
For about eight years I was employed doing data entry for two different companies. Data entry has been a great benefit in the library currently. We are implementing a new computer system and have to input every book manually. It is a slow and tedious process, and my experience has benefitted me greatly. The next eight years I stayed home, raising my two daughters and babysitting. Raising my girls and babysitting gave me experience with younger children that has served me greatly at the school. For four years before we moved to Idaho, I worked at Target, in the women’s department and fitting room. This experience helped me with organizational skills and having a keen eye on how the floor could look for the customers. At the elementary school, I can make the library look how I want, which includes moving the bookshelves around to give it a more welcoming feel. My school experience is giving me a new lease on life. I am finding that I can juggle home, school, and work. My courses are clearing the dust and cobwebs, and focusing mentally on something vital to
The position in education I would like to have would be an elementary school librarian in the public school system. Working in the public school system will allow me to work with a more rounded group of students. After some investigation about the position of a librarian in a public school, most people believe it is a job to which is becoming extinct. According to Karen Bromley (2011) in Learning About the Endangered Librarian, librarian positions are being cut because of shrinking budgets and saving tax dollars. Even though the post is falling by the wayside, it is still critical to the educational system. A librarian should have many qualities, including compassion, flexibility, creative, patient, …show more content…
Teachers, students, and parents need to be on the same page concerning behavior expectations of the class. The establishment of rules and conditions concerning behavior need to be set, whether positive or negative. According to Ratcliff, Jones, Costner, Savage-Davis & Hunt (2010) in The Elephant in the Classroom: The Impact of Misbehavior on Classroom Climate, classrooms are small complex societies, where teachers and students interact with each other. The students’ academic and social growth are determined by the interactions between the teacher and students and between students and other students (p. 306). The communication dynamics within this small society can determine whether or not the learning objectives are obtainable throughout the school year. The teacher must be constantly aware of what is working and what’s not and adjust communication practices to make the learning experience …show more content…
For about eight years I was employed doing data entry for two different companies. Data entry has been a great benefit in the library currently. We are implementing a new computer system and have to input every book manually. It is a slow and tedious process, and my experience has benefitted me greatly. The next eight years I stayed home, raising my two daughters and babysitting. Raising my girls and babysitting gave me experience with younger children that has served me greatly at the school. For four years before we moved to Idaho, I worked at Target, in the women’s department and fitting room. This experience helped me with organizational skills and having a keen eye on how the floor could look for the customers. At the elementary school, I can make the library look how I want, which includes moving the bookshelves around to give it a more welcoming feel. My school experience is giving me a new lease on life. I am finding that I can juggle home, school, and work. My courses are clearing the dust and cobwebs, and focusing mentally on something vital to