I believe that learning environments should be equipped so that all children can learn and where decisions are made that are in the best interest of the children. The educational development of the student is of primary importance, and I, myself, am determined to demonstrate such a role to provide a systematic learning environment that is diverse, that will encourage independent, critical, creative thinking a

I realize that the belief of middle level students in the democratic process is best promoted by setting examples of honest democratic methods. I feel that schools should strive to lead each individual student into a realization of his own worth and a recognition of his strengths and areas of improvement. In the final analysis, I believe that a sound integrated educational program will help the student become a happy, contributing citizen.

However, there is an urgent need for dramatic improvement in the performance of America's public schools. The key to improving the schools is the quality of the work that students are provided. To improve the quality of the work students are provided, schools must be organized around students and the work provided to students rather than around adults and the work of teachers. Students are volunteers. Their attendance can be commanded, but their attention must be earned.

I believe, that the education process can not be successful unless the student feels worthy of the education that they are receiving. They need to have the motivation to learn both materials they are interested and materials that they may not be interested in. It is essential to be well-rounded in the real world today. I want the opportunity to make an impact on children's lives that will benefit their success and future careers.

As a teacher, I believe my main role is that of a facilitator. I think students should use hands on activities to create their own understandings. I believe my main role in the classroom is to create a secure environment where students are free to explore and challenged to learn.

I want to communicate with the parents by scheduling regular meetings, including one early in the year before any problems arise, so that parents can let the teacher know their beliefs and concerns. I will share my beliefs and concerns as well listen to the parents beliefs and concerns so that we can try to reinforce each other's goals. I will make a list of questions before each meeting so I will not forget important topics. I also think it is important for the parent to participate in communication as well by immediately informing me of any problems at home that may be affecting the child. I want to provide the safest, most effective environment for each and every class that I teach. With parents help, it will be much easier to develop a relationship with my students to where this type of environment can work up to its potential.

My plans for the future are very traditional. I would very much like to be married by the time I am 26 or 27. Hopefully, I will have had a few years of teaching experience. I want to teach somewhere out-of-state for about 5 years, and them maybe return to South Dakota to teach. I want to have had the opportunity to get out and experience an entirely different teaching atmosphere than what I have been brought up with. I would like to go to Alaska or to the East Coast.

There are many options to look at that contain both pros and cons considering bettering the educational process. I honestly can not establish an accurate opinion on this ongoing issue. I know that I feel that the length of the school year should stay the same according the location and region of the school. In California, some schools run on track schedules, where they will go to school for three months, then have three months off. This works because of the climate of this specific region. Here in South Dakota, we have the summer months off, and classes are in session during the colder months. So, I do not think that every school will ever be able to run on the same program and be successful.

One major change that is occurring within schools is how teachers are getting paid. It has been brought to the public's attention that society is playing a game of tug-of-war with the issue of teacher salary. The majority feels that realism in teacher accountability, salary negotiations, and pay increa

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