Personal statement project

1. Personal statement project “Why do you want to teach?” By: Britni Kerl

2. Intasc Standard • Standard #9: Professional Learning and Ethical Practice • The teacher engages in ongoing professional learning and uses evidence to continually evaluate his/her practice, particularly the effects of his/her choices and actions on others (learners, families, other professionals, and community), and adapts practice to meet the needs of the learner. • Name of Artifact: Personal Statement Project • Date: March 3, 2014 • Course: Education 101

3. Brief Description and Rationale: • Brief Description: For this assignment, I will answer the following questions on why I want to become a teacher and what type of teacher I want to be, traits I possess, and how I will contribute to the community. • Rationale: To document my understanding of Standard #9, Professional Learning and Ethical Practice, I selected to include information from the textbook and an article we talked about in class because this assignment demonstrates my ability to use evidence based on experience and knowledge of myself on why I want to become a teacher and how I can benefit the community. The article illustrates how I will develop my educational philosophy. This ensures that I will engage in ongoing professional learning and use evidence to continue to evaluate my past, current, and future choices and actions so I can become the best teacher I can be!

4. Reasons why I want to become a teacher • “Education is the key to success in life, and teachers make a lasting impact in the lives of their students.” –Soloman Ortiz • Enrich the lives of students. • Inspire students to have the desire and want to learn. • Teaching is my calling. • Help make the community a better place.

5. Traits I possess • In textbook, it states that the qualities of a good teacher needs to have the 5 “C’s”: • Committed • Caring • Courageous • Conscious • Centered

6. What kind of Teacher I want to become? • “A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning.” -Brad Henry • On the worksheet, “How Can You Develop Your Educational Philosophy?” I scored a 24 on Reconstructionism and a 23 on Progressivism. • Create a safe and fun learning environment • I want my students to know I care and have love for each and every one of them.

7. Characteristics of students I want to teach • Desire to learn • Willingness to put forth effort in order to succeed • A good attitude when entering classroom

8. Characteristics of community • Safe • Fun/Exhilarating • Active and involved with benefiting the school

9. How will I contribute to the profession of teaching? • Be involved with the school(s) • Become a member of the National Educational Association, Indiana State Teachers Association, and/or the Indiana Student Education Association • Communicate with the parents of the students • Get to know coworkers well • Be an inspiration for all

10. References • Koch, J. (2013). Becoming a Teacher: Looking Forward and Backward. TEACH Student edition (2. ed., p. 11). Belmont, Calif.: Wadsworth ;. • Leahly, R. (1995). Becoming a Teacher: Accepting the Challenge of a Profession. (3. ed., p.17-21). University Press of America, Inc.