Create an initial response that addresses the following components:

 

How do your beliefs, attitudes, values, and experiences influence your personal philosophy of education?

 Examine how these four components will influence your views on teaching and learning.

When you consider your role in the classroom, what is your personal metaphor for teaching?

 Do you see yourself in the role of conductor, coach, mother hen, or another role?

 How will this influence the way you educate young learners?

Provide at least two examples of how your philosophy will be exhibited in the classroom.