Many people would be shocked to learn that when asked for the five most important factors for retaining good teachers 97% listed supportive leadership as the most important factor (Mathis, 2016). Leadership, ambition and creativity are qualities found in me; Adela Sauceda. I am 27 year old college student, mother and a Pre-K teacher. Becoming a teacher has been a culminating decision process of reflection about what I wanted to do with my life. I have chosen a career in education because I believe that it is one of the most important aspects in our culture. Also, I believe that teaching enhances the lives of young children through methods that convey valuable information that serves purpose throughout their lives. Teachers set the foundation of a child’s development by teaching the whole child.
Prior to, my parents have always felt strongly about education being a priority in our home. They constantly pushed me to do my best …show more content…
Existentialism is the idea that children are able to direct their own learning. Children should be allowed to find their own meaning and purpose in life(Sadker & Zittleman, 2015). I believe that this helps chhildren build self-confidence. In an existentialism classroom teachers guide students to understand that they are unique individuals. (Sadker & Zittleman, 2015) states, “The existentialism curriculum emphasizes the humaninites as a means of provding students with vicarious expereinces that will help unleash their creativity and self-expression.” I feel that existentialism can be implemented in my classroom when children are playing in centers. During this time the children are exposed to different areas such as the house or kitchen area, science, art, blocks, and reading in which they use their imagination and pretend to be whatever it is they believe they are at the moment. This allows the children to be open and expressive with one
Prior to, my parents have always felt strongly about education being a priority in our home. They constantly pushed me to do my best …show more content…
Existentialism is the idea that children are able to direct their own learning. Children should be allowed to find their own meaning and purpose in life(Sadker & Zittleman, 2015). I believe that this helps chhildren build self-confidence. In an existentialism classroom teachers guide students to understand that they are unique individuals. (Sadker & Zittleman, 2015) states, “The existentialism curriculum emphasizes the humaninites as a means of provding students with vicarious expereinces that will help unleash their creativity and self-expression.” I feel that existentialism can be implemented in my classroom when children are playing in centers. During this time the children are exposed to different areas such as the house or kitchen area, science, art, blocks, and reading in which they use their imagination and pretend to be whatever it is they believe they are at the moment. This allows the children to be open and expressive with one