The statement “an equal educational opportunity” to me means that regardless of ones economic background or standing they each have the same chance to achieve the same quality of goals. When walking into a classroom, we do not ask each child to provide us with a financial statement, a portfolio, or their 401k status to determine what level of quality the education that we will deliver to them will be. It is our job as educators to teach our students up to a level that each one of them individually are capable of attaining. We are educating our students to achieve their maximum potential. The goal that I have is that everyone of my students upon leaving my program will be more than prepared to achieve success at the next level of their education or if they so choose to do immediately, their careers. I will use every resource available to me to offer such an education, including continuing to educate myself in matters that pertain to me being a more effective teacher throughout my career. When dealing with children from different backgrounds I will incorporate those differences into my classroom so as to teach all of my children an appreciation of those things in life which they are unfamiliar, things that they will undoubtedly encounter as they venture out into the real world. To assure that my students are reaching the highest level possible at their given stage of development I will use a varying degree of assessments throughout their training period with me and make adjustments to accommodate each student or group of students to insure they all reach the goals that are set at the beginning of their time within my program.
That is a good intro to your paper. I would like too hear more on your ideas of how you plan to implement and maintain those ideas and be presented in your classroom. What kind of a classroom and learning environment would you present to your students and parents. How would your classroom management support these ideas?
ReplyDeleteThis is a great overall look at equal opportunity education. I like your commitment to your students, testing, a program that reaches everyone and continued learning for yourself. Specifically, what do we ask our students when they walk in to the classroom? How do we get to know them? How do we know what their "potential" is? What does incorporating differences with students of different backgrounds look like? How would you implement that idea in the classroom? What resources might be available for students who aren't motivated to learn?
ReplyDelete"When dealing with children from different backgrounds I will incorporate those differences into my classroom" - love this!!
ReplyDeleteWhat are some creative ways to incorporate children's different backgrounds into your classroom?
Encouraging students to be independent thinkers is such a noble goal for teachers. I completely agree that some sort of assessment will be necessary to determine where the students are at and how far they get through out the year. How do you plan on enticing the students to want to reach their potential? I know that is fairly easy to get with some kids. But I also know there are some kids that just refuse to reach their potential. Also, how do you over ride all some students have been through at home so they see a value to their education?
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