Education and Learning Philosophy As a prospective educator, I align curricular ambitions for achievement with a consideration for the unique identities of those whom I will be teaching. I gravitate substantially toward the care pedagogy approach to education. By incorporating care pedagogy into the classroom, opportunities for relationship building amongst the educator and the students can be supported. I will concentrate on guiding my actions and decisions based on the expressed needs of my students, regardless if the indicated need stems from a positive or negative origin. The method of care pedagogy, in my opinion, creates an inclusive classroom that considers all the diverse experiences, backgrounds, and viewpoints of the students. As a result, connections are made and a student's academic and social growth progresses. My secondary …show more content…
It is one thing to imagine how a child learns, it is another thing to see it occur, daily, if not hourly. As a parent, I saw what worked for a young mind, what did not, and what could be adapted to allow for learning. This also allowed me to readjust my own mindset. I no longer cared only for myself, but for another human being too. As an educator, I imagine that this occurs similarly with students, but at least twenty more minds all at once. I have a better understanding of what can make a young mind frustrated, joyful, or concerned. As a parent, I have a perspective of how I can adapt to make learning applicable for young minds while multi-tasking. I am aware that not all educators are parents, nor do they need to be. I am also aware that my actions in the classroom will represent a principal some students may not be receiving at home. If a student does not feel safe or loved at home, then I want them to feel safe and loved in my classroom so that they are able to achieve every academic and social goal provided to