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Why I Want To Be An Elementary Special Education Emotional Impairment

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I have chosen to be an elementary special education emotional impairment (EI) teacher because of my dedication to these students. My educational experiences have influenced this decision greatly. From elementary to high school, I never liked the way students treated peers who looked or acted differently. My Freshman year in high school a group of boys printed off hundreds of sheets of papers making fun of a student who had disabilities. They had tossed the papers in almost every hallway right before lunch for every student to see. Most walked by, some laughed, and only I and a secretary picked them up. I believe it is extremely important to let these students know it is not their fault and to educate others to become accepting of those who …show more content…

These characteristics allow me to notice when a student is struggling and give me the ability to guide them to solve problems themselves. I want students to be as independent as they possibly can to give them the chance to be ambitious. I believe the role of a teacher in today’s classroom is to motivate, inspire, and inform students. Children go to school to learn and figure out what they are passionate about. As a teacher, it is important to let students know that you are invested in their future. This gives students’ motivation to learn more and inspires them to improve themselves.
Becoming a special education EI teacher is unquestionably important to me. I highly admire those already in the profession and the efforts they make daily. By having students’ best interests at heart, special education EI teachers help them accomplish, and even exceed their goals. These students should always be a teacher’s number one concern, and I would make this a priority. Sparking curiosity and inspiring questions by forming lessons with individuals needs in mind through flexible teaching methods will promote

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