My philosophy of education is that all students should receive the most uplifting educational experience. I want to change a student's mind toward all aspects of their school and program. Creating a sense of pride in themselves and where they attend school is a crucial part of their interest in education. A student should be allowed to form their own opinion, instead of conforming to their teacher's ideas. This will be done by allowing students to take charge of their learning so that it has some importance to them. I feel it is my responsibility to help shape students' character as well as their minds. An educator must model the behaviors expected of their students. An educator must practice ideal qualities such as acceptance, empathy and open-mindedness. A teacher is not the only role model students will be exposed to in their lives. That's why it's crucial to involve parents and other community members to share your vision. Students learn a variety of social skills as they begin their education in any school district. They learn to listen, take turns, hear different points of view, negotiate, communicate and take responsibility for their own behavior. I believe that when students have these skills and attitudes; the learning will have meaning in their lives. An educator's vision will be meaningless if it is not implemented, maintained, and promoted to the school and community. The goal of the school is to provide students with a wide variety of educational experiences that will encourage self-respect, acceptance of others, customary behavior, lifelong learning and active participation in the society.Li's worldview and philosophy... ... middle of paper ......11. doi:10.1111/j.1744-7984.2008.00227_1.xMullen, R. and Wedwick, L. (2008). Avoiding the digital chasm: Start in class with YouTube, digital stories and blogs. The Clearing House, 82(2), 66-69.Roosevelt, E. (2008). Good citizenship: the goal of education. Yearbook of the National Society for the Study of Education (Wiley-Blackwell), 107(2), 312-320. doi:10.1111/j.1744-7984.2008.00228.xThe Dialogues of Plato translated into English with analyzes and introductions by B. Jowett, MA in five volumes. 3rd revised and corrected edition (Oxford University Press, 1892).Tomlinson, S. (1996). From Rouseau to Evolutionism: Herbert Spencer on the Science of Education. History of Education, 25(3), 235. Van Brummelen, H. (2002). Stepping Stones to the Curriculum (2nd ed.). Colorado Springs, CO: Helpful Design Guides.