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Vision Statement
Rebeca Riffe
EDUC 3320
Dr. Pearce
November 1, 2019
VISION STATEMENT 2
Vision Statement
Teachers are lifelong learners. Teachers dedicate their entire lives to help educate
children as they get ready for the real world. Being a teacher is not all about having fun playing
with children, but it is much more. It is being someone who has the opportunity to be a child’s
role model and being someone who has the opportunity to help change the world. Becoming a
In my lifetime, I can honestly say I have only had a few teachers who have impacted me.
These teachers showed patience, understanding, and kindness. They were dedicated to helping
children, and they always strived to build a strong relationship with each of their students.
Building a relationship with students is crucial because it creates an opportunity for that child to
open up and feel a sense of comfort. A good teacher should be determined to help all of their
students and be able to understand their individual needs. As we know, not every student learns
in the same way, so it is important to find ways to help all students understand the lessons. The
Handbook for Teaching Certification states, “The teacher not only respects and is sensitive to all
learners but also encourages the use of all their skills and talents” (Tarleton State University,
2017, p. 33). Students spend many hours with their teachers. Many students do not have positive
role models at home, and the teacher may be the only positive role model that child has the
opportunity to interact throughout the day. Therefore, it is important to be kind to students and
show them care because it could help change a child’s life. These are all essential qualities
teachers had that helped impact my life, and this is the kind of teacher I dream of being.
A teacher should be knowledgeable about their content. A good teacher should be open to
learning new things, as well as try new techniques with their class. They should work to engage
each of their students in their activities to make learning seem less like work and more like fun.
VISION STATEMENT 3
Jenson (2005) stated, “All teachers know that engaged students are usually happier that
disconnected one who have isolated tasks to do, and research confirms that engagement activities
more of the pleasure structures in the brain than do tasks of simple memorization” (p. 35). A
good teacher does not use the same lesson plans year in and year out; they create activities and
observe to see if the students were able to grasp the concept of the material. They make a
conscious effort to change their lessons if they see that students are not understanding the
content. Students want happy, energetic teachers that show their love for teaching.
accountable for their own actions. I will encourage my students to speak their mind and be able
to make choices on their own. I plan to create my classroom rules with my students on the first
day of class to allow them an opportunity to discuss what they think should be important rules in
our classroom. This holds each student accountable for their actions if they choose to go against
our classroom rules. As a future teacher, I will make my classroom feel like a safe and carefree
class, so my students feel welcomed every day. I understand not every student has a home where
they feel safe, so I choose to create a safe home for them. I will push myself to create a fun
atmosphere for my students and always have interactive activities for them. I will also conduct
cooperative learning within my classroom. I will have my students work together on projects to
build their team building skills and social skills to help them be successful in their future careers.
Kagan (2009) stated, “Through team building, teammates get acquainted, create a team identity,
promote mutual support, value individual differences, and develop synergistic relationships” (p.
5.7). Team building creates many positive effects for students because it allows them to work
with their peers. Students can learn best from their peers because they value their opinions.
VISION STATEMENT 4
Teachers should be a positive role model for their students. Teachers should be
knowledgeable about their content. They should go the extra mile to help all their students
succeed in class. Teachers should create a warm friendly environment so their students feel
welcomed every day. Teaching is a choice that many people have made in order to help others. It
takes patience, determination, and understanding to be an effective teacher. I know I can be that
Work Cited
Jensen, E. (2005). Teaching with the brain in mind. (2nd ed.). Alexandria, VA: Association for
Kagan, M. (2009). Kagan cooperative learning. San Clemente, CA: Kagan Publishing.
Tarleton State University. (2017). Handbook for teacher certification [PDF file].
https://www.tarleton.edu/eps/tep/documents/teacher-certification-handbook.pdf