Chapter Three

Values and moral behavior are not only an asset but a must and teaching these skills/behaviors falls along the same lines. It is a parent’s job to ‘parent’ their child(ren) but as role models to that child teachers must also lead by example. The ‘do as I say, not as I do’ guideline leads to internalizing in hypocrisy and shows that the golden rules are mere guidelines.

In my classroom, I will work towards making it an environment which is safe, consistent and fair. I am working towards gaining insight into my own biases and preconceived notions to be aware of them and with this awareness work toward ridding myself of them. I will work toward teaching students that they have choices and along with these choices come responsibilities. As well, with every action there is a reaction which follows and must be accepted and thought of when making the choices that we make. Beyond that, I will look at how each individual has something valuable to contribute and that everyone is worth while - not just the 'popular' kids.