When becoming a teacher, there are certain characteristics of schools that every person wants to be a part of. When asked at the beginning of the semester what my ideal school would be, versus at the end, some of my answers differed and some remained the same. The knowledge I acquired over the course helped to influence my responses as to what my ideal school would be. Many factors go into my specifications including, philosophy, teachers and staff, curriculum, instruction, assessment, and environment. As I continue this path, it is helpful to know how far I’ve come with my definition of what I believe my ideal school is.
To strive to provide quality education and care to every student from every background. I believe this should be the founding principle at every …show more content…
When I entered the classroom for the first time, I couldn’t help but notice the Lincoln School Pledge displayed on the wall. In short, it is a statement that each individual student must follow about doing their best in every subject, obeying the rules and being responsible and respectful, and coming to school ready to learn. Later in the year, they also developed their own philosophies about being kind and respectful to classmates, teachers, and administration. Spencer J. Maxcy, professor at Louisiana State University, in his article “Happiness in Education Through the Development of a School Philosophy, states, “Schools that are treating people well, doing business in a friendly manner and advancing way, and know what they are about, tend to foster happiness” (Maxcy, 2001). He believes that schools tend to be happier across the board if they are practicing meaningful philosophies, similar to that set forth by the Lincoln School District. I hope I can establish the same principles in my future classroom and be a part of a school with similar
To strive to provide quality education and care to every student from every background. I believe this should be the founding principle at every …show more content…
When I entered the classroom for the first time, I couldn’t help but notice the Lincoln School Pledge displayed on the wall. In short, it is a statement that each individual student must follow about doing their best in every subject, obeying the rules and being responsible and respectful, and coming to school ready to learn. Later in the year, they also developed their own philosophies about being kind and respectful to classmates, teachers, and administration. Spencer J. Maxcy, professor at Louisiana State University, in his article “Happiness in Education Through the Development of a School Philosophy, states, “Schools that are treating people well, doing business in a friendly manner and advancing way, and know what they are about, tend to foster happiness” (Maxcy, 2001). He believes that schools tend to be happier across the board if they are practicing meaningful philosophies, similar to that set forth by the Lincoln School District. I hope I can establish the same principles in my future classroom and be a part of a school with similar