I want to become an educatorWhy is education such an essential part of our culture? As a society, we are extremely materialistic and view education as a ladder leading to a higher socio-economic plateau, which includes better job opportunities and a better lifestyle. Education is at the heart of any career imaginable and, regardless of technological advancements, there will always be a need for teachers. Teachers touch lives every day. I become an educator because I feel I can positively influence the lives of others. I am confident in my ability to interact with others and look forward to improving the lives of students through education. I believe that for students to thrive, they must be comfortable with their learning environment. I plan to have a well-organized classroom with various bulletin boards highlighting current study chapters, as well as announcements and assignments. I also believe that you need to keep students both interested and engaged to be successful in their learning. The desks in my classroom will be arranged in a large “U” formation facing my desk at the front to create a sense of unity and cohesion. To further promote this goal, I will assign a seating chart (possibly in alphabetical order) to facilitate the diffusion of cliques and avoid exclusion of those who may tend to be isolated. Individual and group projects will be integrated into my program to provide students with the opportunity to work both independently and in teams. My teaching style, although eclectic, will be mainly pragmatic. The class (at my discretion) will establish our class rules and sanctions in a democratic manner. I will teach vario...... middle of paper ......aming. This question particularly concerns me because my 6 year old nephew was recently diagnosed with mild autism. Inclusion is a very difficult subject that teachers must face. Placing physically, socially, or mentally challenged students in a fast-paced learning environment is extremely detrimental to the student as well as the teacher. In conclusion, the ideas presented here are an overview of my personal beliefs regarding education. I expect that this experience may lead me to add, remove, or otherwise modify some of these views. I desire to continue learning from my instructors, my peers, and ultimately my students in order to become a well-rounded and effective educator. One day soon, I would like to be able to describe my classroom as a community of learners, having produced good citizens as well as educated individuals..