Philosophy of Education The education system has always been an establishment that is looking for the best programs and support to help students. Overtime, the methods of teaching have changed to make accommodation for students who need additional support. The rights of students with disabilities has evolved over the years into a system that allows them to become independent learners. The education system has given students with disabilities a platform. Currently, special education students are not defined by their disability, but instead by their success or overcoming challenges. As a special education teacher, my philosophy in education is to challenge students to grow as individuals. Allowing them to see what they are capable of doing
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As a special education teacher, I will enforce the Special Education Department theme of being an advocate and leader for my students. Murdick, Gartin, and Fowler (2014), explain how President Kennedy used his political power to create a panel that will establish laws to protect people with special needs. The panel created “…two major pieces of legislation (the Maternal and Child Health and Mental Retardation Planning Amendment of 1963 and the Mental Retardation Facilities and Community Mental Health Center Construction Act of 1963) were passed within the year…” (p. 9). President Kennedy challenged the country to recognize the importance of the health and personal well-being of people with disability. He first handed saw the lack of resources available to his sister Rosemary, and became an advocate for her. As President Kennedy, I will use my authority as a special education teacher to challenge what people with disabilities can do, and break the stereotypes attached to their disability. Students with disabilities have the right to be heard when it comes to their education or personal needs. As a special education teacher, I will not allow my students to be silenced because of their needs. Instead, I will empower them to speak out and encourage them to become activists for their rights. Also, finding different ethical laws to help my student succeed within the school, and applying it to their everyday life. Opening opportunities for students with disability inside and outside the classroom will help them become their own advocate and
As a special education teacher, I will enforce the Special Education Department theme of being an advocate and leader for my students. Murdick, Gartin, and Fowler (2014), explain how President Kennedy used his political power to create a panel that will establish laws to protect people with special needs. The panel created “…two major pieces of legislation (the Maternal and Child Health and Mental Retardation Planning Amendment of 1963 and the Mental Retardation Facilities and Community Mental Health Center Construction Act of 1963) were passed within the year…” (p. 9). President Kennedy challenged the country to recognize the importance of the health and personal well-being of people with disability. He first handed saw the lack of resources available to his sister Rosemary, and became an advocate for her. As President Kennedy, I will use my authority as a special education teacher to challenge what people with disabilities can do, and break the stereotypes attached to their disability. Students with disabilities have the right to be heard when it comes to their education or personal needs. As a special education teacher, I will not allow my students to be silenced because of their needs. Instead, I will empower them to speak out and encourage them to become activists for their rights. Also, finding different ethical laws to help my student succeed within the school, and applying it to their everyday life. Opening opportunities for students with disability inside and outside the classroom will help them become their own advocate and