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What I believe about children and their education?

1/29/2015

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Why I became an educator?
The first person who taught me the value in life and carved the path on being an educator was Tia Paty. Years before entering kinder, she taught me to color, cut, paste, and paint. In my eyes, she was my teacher. She tried to encouraged my mom that she could home school me, but my mom didn’t think it was best for my social skills because I was the only child.

My Tia Paty was very artistic and active in basketball. To me she was extraordinary. What made her so special? She was bound to a wheelchair because she was diagnosed with polio and lost the ability to walk around 1960’s. Growing up with her, I didn’t see anything different about her. She could drive a car, play basketball, and attend community college. The experiences shared with her, shaped my paradigm in which any individual with or without a disability can perform any task at hand, including going to college. She passed away when I was 8 years old, but her presence made a major impact on my life.

What I belief about children and their education?
I believe all learners are able to accomplish a goal with scaffolding and equitable resources. Leaners come in all colors, shapes and cultures. As a result, children have abilities and skills that can benefit others. We can learn from each others strengths and through those abilities, educators can empower leadership skills. The Leader in Me paradigm sees that every child is capable, every child is a leader. 

I believe learning is apart of life and never-ending. Human beings are innately creative and pose questions. As a result, I believe that children be allowed to express their creativity and ask questions to spark curiosity.  
I believe in multilingualism and fostering cultural awareness. Through education, we can foster empathetic and compassionate leaders. 

Is education preparatory experience? 
Perseverance and motivation are essential skills that need to be modeled in order to overcome struggles. Therefore, my belief is that education allows children to become leaders and enhance their skills for a global multicultural and multilingual  competitiveness for the 21st century. 
2 Comments
Bll
2/6/2015 01:23:02

Angelica,
It is clear that you experience with Tia Paty had a profound impact on your life and on your views in education. The philosophy that you have about children based upon your experiences will serve as a solid foundation for your Leadership Platform.

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Angelica
2/9/2015 14:03:48

I agree with you immensely.

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