I believe...
...learning is lifelong, for both student and teacher
... that 'play' is crucial to child development
... that teachers should teach using a number of methods and strategies
... that I can show students that I have high expectations for them, and encourage them to meet those expectations
... in equality and equity
...that teachers should do their best to avoid segregation in the classroom
...that I can and will be able to incorporate social justice issues into my teachings
... that learning exists in "teachable moments" outside of the school
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... in making the classroom a safe and welcoming space that students are able to share their beliefs and ideas without fear of judgement
... in self- directed education and learning
... that every student successes are vastly different, but should all be celebrated in the same way
... that teachers should promote learning differences in respect to style
... teachers learn just as much from students as students do from their teachers
... that teachers must be willing to learn about students abilities and disabilites
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... in representing ALL students in the classroom
... that teachers and students work with the community to make a better learning environment
... in "treasuring the child who will become a plumber just as much as the child who will become a philosopher
... that all students are worth the effort
... in inclusive education
... that knowledge is power
... that teachers have the ability to change lives
... in being adaptive and flexible as an educator
... in the importance of parents' involvement in their child's education
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