What I believe about children and their education.
I believe that every children is capable of learning given adequate resources and support. Education is a gift that once earned, it cannot be taken away. One may lose money, valuables, and/or a love one; however, education is never lost. It is a skill and knowledge that stays with you forever.
In addition, every child deserves an equal opportunity to pursue education. Through education, children are aware of their surroundings and the world. They acquire skills throughout time that once learned, are second nature. They may become a postive “habit”.
Is education a preparatory nature and purpose of their education?
Education is an environment where students learn skills that prepare them for their future. It is a field that challenges them, yet nurtures at the same time. As stated by Fisher, Frey, and Pumpian in How to Create a Culture of Achievement, a school community is like a tree that needs nurturing. As a result, the tree grows. It contains different parts that are unique. Each part comes from a different source that influences the tree. A child who attends school grows up and becomes his/her own person. He/she is different than the rest because he/she is unique. The child has been nurtured and influenced by his/her surroundings; family, teachers, friends, education, etc…
Reference
Fisher, D., Frey, N., & Pumpian. I. (2012). How to Create a Culture of Achievement In Your Schools and Classrooms. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.
I believe that every children is capable of learning given adequate resources and support. Education is a gift that once earned, it cannot be taken away. One may lose money, valuables, and/or a love one; however, education is never lost. It is a skill and knowledge that stays with you forever.
In addition, every child deserves an equal opportunity to pursue education. Through education, children are aware of their surroundings and the world. They acquire skills throughout time that once learned, are second nature. They may become a postive “habit”.
Is education a preparatory nature and purpose of their education?
Education is an environment where students learn skills that prepare them for their future. It is a field that challenges them, yet nurtures at the same time. As stated by Fisher, Frey, and Pumpian in How to Create a Culture of Achievement, a school community is like a tree that needs nurturing. As a result, the tree grows. It contains different parts that are unique. Each part comes from a different source that influences the tree. A child who attends school grows up and becomes his/her own person. He/she is different than the rest because he/she is unique. The child has been nurtured and influenced by his/her surroundings; family, teachers, friends, education, etc…
Reference
Fisher, D., Frey, N., & Pumpian. I. (2012). How to Create a Culture of Achievement In Your Schools and Classrooms. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.