3.+Personal+Teaching+Philosophy

Hello,

My name is Edward Lowery. I was born in Winston-Salem North Carolina. I attended the local schools in Forsyth County and graduated from North Forsyth Sr. High in 1976. My desire to become an educator in the local school system has always been one of my goals in life. The desire to see students learn and achieve has always fascinated me. Therefore, it is my desire to pursue the field of education and to give back as much as my former educators gave to me as well those that are presently assisting me in higher education. My philosophy of teaching is not base on all theories of education developed by others after many years of trail and error, but my personal teaching philosophy is based on my own school experiences. My own insight to what helped me to succeed in completing my early educatiion.

Everyone is different and each of us learn at different levels and therefore each experience can only be expressed by the person experiencing the learning process. Everyone has their own memories of " good old school days". There were many other educators that I feel helped to shape my present. I believe that teachers are a special breed of people who wants to see others achieve their educational goals by any means avaliable. They reflect on their past to ensure the future of those who are to come after them. They have always enjoyed watching children developed. Teachers have the right attitude and are always learning. I also believe that there is a big difference between one who instructs and one who teaches. This why I feel that everyone does not have this special calling. It is my desire as a future educator is to bring out the best in the students overall development by giving them the necesssary tools in helping them be what they aspire to be. I know with dedication and undying committment, I can make a difference in the students life.