My Education Philosophy
I believe all children have the right and ability to learn in a safe and caring community of learners. It is my role to make this experience both educational and fun. Today's classroom is different than that of past days. As learning becomes more standardized it is important to remember to incorporate child guided learning. I believe it is not only possible, but vital to teach required content and skills through project work and other child-initiated learning experience. Children learn through a balance of structured academic curriculum, child guided learning experiences, and cognitive, social, and active play.
Kindergarten is a crucial year for children to develop social skills. I strive to set an admirable example in all aspects that I will be proud to see reflected in my students. The opportunity for creativity is vital to a child's self esteem and self acceptance. Stressing the importance of the process and not the product is the key to the development of this self esteem and acceptance. Diversity is embraced in my classroom,“because all development occurs and is influenced by social and cultural contexts, early education programs can not be developmentally appropriate unless they are also culturally appropriate”(Jalongo & Isenberg, 2008, pg. 270). Children utilize their senses to develop and it is my role as a teacher to intentionally guide them in the right direction to grow as not only learners, but people. By providing creative learning experience to help children learn about the world around them I can to just that.
You are the expert on your child! The more I can learn about your child and family the better! I will do my best to communicate through multiple platforms to keep you keep involved. I have an open door communication policy, I encourage you to stop in and see what is going on in our classroom! I am excited to see your children grow and develop this year and I look forward to celebrating their success with you.
Miss Barlow
Colker, L. (2008). Twelve characteristics of effective early childhood teachers . Young children, (64), Retrieved from https://campus.fsu.edu/bbcswebdav/courses/EEC4907-02.fa12/12 characteristics of EC teachers.pdf.
Helm, J. (2008). Got standards? don’t give up on engaged learning! . Young children, (35), Retrieved from https://campus.fsu.edu/bbcswebdav/courses/EEC4907-02.fa12/Engaged Learning.pdf.
Jalongo, M., & Isenberg, J. (2008). Exploring your role in early childhood education. (fourth ed., pp. 150-271). New York: Pearson.
Tyrrell, A., & Horn, E. (2006). The role of the family in the positive behavior support process: Team- based problem solving. Young exceptional children, Retrieved from https://campus.fsu. edu/bbcswebdav/courses/EEC4907-02.fa12/Tyrrell, Horn, & Freeman 2006 PBS and families.pdf.
Kindergarten is a crucial year for children to develop social skills. I strive to set an admirable example in all aspects that I will be proud to see reflected in my students. The opportunity for creativity is vital to a child's self esteem and self acceptance. Stressing the importance of the process and not the product is the key to the development of this self esteem and acceptance. Diversity is embraced in my classroom,“because all development occurs and is influenced by social and cultural contexts, early education programs can not be developmentally appropriate unless they are also culturally appropriate”(Jalongo & Isenberg, 2008, pg. 270). Children utilize their senses to develop and it is my role as a teacher to intentionally guide them in the right direction to grow as not only learners, but people. By providing creative learning experience to help children learn about the world around them I can to just that.
You are the expert on your child! The more I can learn about your child and family the better! I will do my best to communicate through multiple platforms to keep you keep involved. I have an open door communication policy, I encourage you to stop in and see what is going on in our classroom! I am excited to see your children grow and develop this year and I look forward to celebrating their success with you.
Miss Barlow
Colker, L. (2008). Twelve characteristics of effective early childhood teachers . Young children, (64), Retrieved from https://campus.fsu.edu/bbcswebdav/courses/EEC4907-02.fa12/12 characteristics of EC teachers.pdf.
Helm, J. (2008). Got standards? don’t give up on engaged learning! . Young children, (35), Retrieved from https://campus.fsu.edu/bbcswebdav/courses/EEC4907-02.fa12/Engaged Learning.pdf.
Jalongo, M., & Isenberg, J. (2008). Exploring your role in early childhood education. (fourth ed., pp. 150-271). New York: Pearson.
Tyrrell, A., & Horn, E. (2006). The role of the family in the positive behavior support process: Team- based problem solving. Young exceptional children, Retrieved from https://campus.fsu. edu/bbcswebdav/courses/EEC4907-02.fa12/Tyrrell, Horn, & Freeman 2006 PBS and families.pdf.