Introduction

Greetings!

Hello my name LaQuitta Fletcher, a junior at Bowie State University majoring in Early Childhood/Special Education. I am a resident from Prince George's County and deciding teaching as a profession strictly because of my love for children. I love how creative and how children use their imaginations at an early age. My mom is a teacher and has been working for PG County school system since I was in Pre-K. I felt like this is one of her professional traits that has been passed down to me. Now I am currently volunteering at the Child Development Clinic at Prince Goerge's County for more experience to add to the bunch.

I hope you like what you see in my Wikispace! :)

- LaQuitta.


 * Philosophy of Education:**

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I do believe that we should look at a child as a whole. That means we should be aware of his or her strengths, weaknesses, likes and dislikes. In considering the child as a whole entity, we can reach and tap on his or her strengths to help them reach their educational needs. For example, a teacher can encourage the learning of a subject by adapting the learning process to the child’s aptitude (considering the theory of multiple intelligences such as visual, kinesthetic, etc….)=====

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On the other hand, I feel comfortable with some elements that perrenialism brings in terms of constancy. A child needs more than guidance, he needs clear instruction. I also believe that the teach needs to consider the basic and ever-lasting subjects which, in my opinion, should be taught at a level slightly higher than the student’s level in order to make it challenging and give him a basis for rigorous work. However, one should be careful not to frustrate the student with this method. That is why it is so important to know the students well in order to consider their whole needs and aptitudes. Again, the subjects must be relevant, meaningful and give opportunities for plenty of hands-on, fun experiments, and group learning.=====

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I would also encourage a climate of warmth and acceptance where children could express their opinions, but keeping in mind that the leader is in charge. Discipline needs to remain consistent with natural and predetermined consequences.=====

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In conclusion, my philosophy at this point is a balance of progressivism and prerrenialism where the student is at the center of the setting but where the teacher is more than the guide, he is the shaper of the student’s minds who in turn will learn critical thinking and decision making into reality.=====