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My Teaching Philosophy My Philosophy on Growth When asked, most individuals often associate the idea of learning with the end goal or the finish line. The thing you celebrate, chase, and eventually attain. However, growth happens long before one reaches that point. Growth is in the small steps, the mistakes, and every moment you try again. Due to the modern education system's prioritization of final grades over genuine progress, the definition of the word 'growth' has lost its true meaning. Prioritizing Progress over Perfection As an aspiring educator, I want my students’ learning experience to reflect my philosophy of seeing growth as progress rather than just an end goal. For that to happen, I must prioritize progress over perfection. Effort, resilience, and improvement should be celebrated just as much as others celebrate getting straight As in their grade book. For instance, a student improving from 45% to 65% may not seem like much at first, but it shows progress, and...
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Journal #1

The profession of a teacher is slowly losing its meaning. Normally, people think teachers are there to convey information to students in a classroom setting. However, I chose this profession because a teacher must also touch the hearts of every student, as my previous teachers did with mine. When I was in 7th grade, my family and I moved to China because my dad took up a job in a small international school in Beijing. I was initially apprehensive, for I was unsure as to what to expect. I was also really scared as to what my new school would be like, because it was going to be a place where I'd have to spend most of my time. After a few weeks, all of the apprehension disappeared. My teachers, whom I will never forget, made the very small school into a place that I considered home. Up to this day, whenever I think of those people and that school, I call it my "home away from home." Since then, I've seen the teaching profession as a noble one. It goes beyond the lectures...
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