I have had a number of classroom experiences over the years. Throughout each of these experiences, I observed teachers in the classrooms and how they taught their students. These observations taught me that it is the teacher's job to serve the student and provide them with the means to learn and defend themselves. My teaching philosophy is that all students have the potential, abilities and right to a quality education, and that it is the responsibility of the teacher to ensure that the student receives this education. Not only that, but it is also the job of the school and faculty to work together in order to create a safe environment where said education can be better received by the students. In the field of special education in particular, I believe it is the job of the teacher and the school to determine what is the best method to meet the needs of the student. This means that as a teacher, it is my responsibility and goal to give every student the education they deserve. I also believe that I should encourage students to advocate for themselves and develop healthy learning habits. While it is important for teachers to care for and provide services to students, students should also be responsible for their own learning whenever possible. Essentially, the teacher and student must exchange their own understanding in order to provide the best educational opportunity. The teacher should present the material in a way that is both engaging and understandable, and provide assistance wherever appropriate. On the other hand, the student must take charge of his learning and become an independent learner. This brings me to another belief of mine: It is the goal of the teacher... middle of paper ... school only has one perspective on the needs of a student at a given moment. However, by collaborating with others at the school, they can pool their resources to create a better learning experience for the student. For this reason, it is important that a teacher maintains open relationships with everyone else in the school. My personal philosophy is that it is the responsibility of the teacher to ensure that students receive the quality education they deserve. This means that the teacher must make the material attractive to the student, create an enriching and appropriate learning environment, and work with other school staff to do this. This also means that the student must advocate for their own learning, which the teacher must also encourage. These are all goals I will achieve in my future career as a special education teacher..