My Teaching Philosophy
Usually, teachers express their philosophies in education by explaining their ideals and beliefs about what a classroom setting should be and how they apply these visions to their own on a daily basis. However, as a non-education practitioner just yet, I would like to state my teaching philosophy through a different type of telling: storytelling. I was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome and Generalized Epilepsy at fifteen years old. During that time, Tourette’s was unknown to many, especially to me. I expected judgment from my peers, yet I did not receive any. Surprisingly, I received the most extraordinary support, especially from my high school teachers. When I graduated from high school, I took my Tourette Syndrome with me. I then took a bachelor’s degree in literature, majoring in Creative Writing, and even then, my college professors were nothing short of understanding and supportive while ensuring that my education was never compromised. I have had the best of luck in my young adult life, being blessed with teachers who have inspired me so much with their teaching methods that I am now choosing to be an educator myself. Since I could not attend regular Physical Education classes in high school, I was given a different task while being with the rest of my classmates during the same class period. Additionally, my teachers would let me try the activities at least once so I could have the opportunity to experience the tasks- ungraded swimming class for one day, volleyball practice according to my pace, and the like. Another example would be when I was taking my undergraduate degree, where, due to my physical limitations that might cause seizures (playing mobile legends), my Physical Education professor gave me a chance to enhance my skills in research and writing further, focusing on a topic close to my heart: Physical education and disabilities. Like them, I want to be understanding of my students and help them become aware of their abilities and capabilities. I want to aid them in their success and guide them in their failures. As a teacher, my goal is to ensure that my classroom will include anyone and everyone.
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