I+Believe...


 * A collection of sample belief statements for creating our Personal Statement of Beliefs for inclusion in the portfolio. Please return to edit the statements or add any new ones to help grow our collective knowledge:**


 * I believe that participation is key in education
 * I believe that everyone is capable of succeeding
 * I believe that learning takes time
 * I believe that teaching should be exciting, thought-provoking and useful beyond the content
 * I believe that if teachers are invested in their students, the students will be invested in school
 * I believe that teaching should be dynamic and always changing
 * I believe that teaching can change people
 * I believe that every kid has the ability to learn. It may take some longer than others and it requires patience
 * I believe that learning should be fun for everyone
 * I believe that teachers should build relationships with a child on a personal level and learn to understand the different natures of certain individuals
 * I believe each child has a unique experience to bring to the class to enhance all of the students' learning
 * I believe that I can impact a child's life
 * I believe each child is different so use these differences to help all of them learn
 * I believe that every child learns differently and it is the job of the teacher to help each experience success
 * I believe that the teacher should be a role model towards the attitude you should have about learning and school
 * I believe everyone can learn. Every child deserves the chance to be successful in their own way
 * I believe that students can learn from each other
 * I believe that every student has a different approach to how they learn