PRAYER OF A STUDENT TEACHER/CREDO/PERSONAL EDUCATION PHILOSOPHY

Prayer of a Student Teacher

               Heavenly father, our Lord, most high, by the wonderful gifts of the Holy Spirit, my everyday endeavor becomes victorious. I know that I am fragile, impetuous, faulty and sinful. I also know that I am not worthy of Your unconditional care and love but despite of my imperfections, I beg You, my Lord, to still forgive me. 

                  Lord, I know that I almost abuse your kindness but please, do not stop hearkening my prayers especially in times that I need You most because You are the only One who can defeat the discouraging impediments in my life. Lord, there are people trying to steal my happiness that is why I ask for your impregnable protection so they cannot damage my feelings. Also, heal my heart and mind so that I am always competent in facing my students. Yes, Lord, I am a student-teacher and soon I will become one of the greatest teachers who are ready to serve my brothers and sisters. I hope that you will not cease dispensing Your wisdom and authentic love in my emptiness. Albeit sometimes I am negligent, I pray that You will not stop guiding and teaching me so I can teach my students the right deeds and reasons. I am one of Your servant and stewards and I promise to protect and care Your creation. 

Lord, please help me to direct the path of my students so I can lead and light their way. Words are not enough to thank and praise You for Your unending love and blessings. You are our Torch, our Confidant, our Teacher, and our Father.

 I lift this prayer to You, our Lord. Amen.

Credo

      I AM NOT ONLY A TEACHER, BUT A TEACHER!

      "Becoming a teacher is not a job. You became a teacher because you are one of the chosen ones. God made you to be one because He knows you are capable of changing ones' life."

      Thinking the tasks of a teacher will make you give up. Thinking that you will work 24/7 will make you stop pursuing to be one. Thinking the different attitudes of students will make you doubt. But without a teacher, world will be in chaos. I have a thousand of reasons not to pursue teaching yet I have a reason to stay, I am destined to be one. I am about to change the world.

       I am a teacher because God chose me. I will also be a light for my students. I will be one of those who will lead the way of my students. I am a teacher. I am not only a teacher, but a teacher. 

"Be a teacher who changes children's lives and leads their way in doing the things with love."

My Personal Education Philosophy

         Teaching young minds is a task that cannot be taken lightly. It is full of challenges, frustrations, and responsibilities.

       When the teacher's role is to guide, providing access to information rather than acting as the primary source of information, the students' search for knowledge is met as they learn to find answers to their questions. For students to construct knowledge, they need the opportunity to discover for themselves and practice skills in authentic situations. Providing students access to hands-on activities and allowing adequate time and space to use materials that reinforce the lesson being studied creates an opportunity for individual discovery and construction of knowledge to occur.

       Classroom organization is also a key concept to consider when teaching. If students are in a classroom that is unorganized or set up in a way which hinders learning, it is not a good situation for anyone. I need to find creative, new ways to have the room set up and to help my students learn. I also believe in teaching content that is meaningful, applicable, and inviting to students. If they do not see the point of the subject matter then they will not be interested in it. I also believe that high energy levels and a positive attitude from the teacher are key elements to a successful learning environment.

            

       For myself, teaching provides an opportunity for continual learning and growth. One of my hopes as an educator is to instill a love of learning in my students, as I share my own passion for learning with them. I feel there is a need for compassionate, strong, and dedicated individuals who are excited about working with children. In our competitive society it is important for students to not only receive a solid education, but to work with someone who is aware of and sensitive to their individual needs. I am such a person and will always strive to be the best educator that I can be.

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