(Haugen, 1998) The degree that these concepts are being applied is when you are focusing on reaching out to the student in a format that is entertaining. Yet, it is in line with the curriculum standards for the state and school. This will help everyone in the class to have a greater comprehension of the material. As, the teacher is embracing their roles as a collaborator and educator through: finding effective ways to instill a sense of excitement about learning the ideas that are being presented. (Haugen, 1998)

Understanding why the material is important is when the educator is reaching out to the student. In a way, that will help them to see how they can use these ideas in the real world. This is one of the biggest problems with most subjects that are being presented, as individuals will find the concepts boring. Because of the fact, that they do not believe that they will have any kind of use for the information in future. To overcome these issues, teachers need to think of creative techniques that can allow them to see how these concepts...

As an educator and collaborator, this means having a period of self-reflection by: looking at what is being presented from the perspective of the student. Then, asking how these ideas can help them in the future to: earn a living, find a job, effectively interacting with other people and various aspects that they will need to be successful in life. (Haugen, 1998)
If this kind of approach can be taken, it will allow educators to instill a sense of excitement and understanding about why they are learning these concepts. This is the point, that they will be more effective at reaching out to a host of individuals. As, they will have a sense of: enthusiasm and passion about these ideas. Once this occurs, it means that the educator will begin to make a difference in the lives of their students. This will have a positive influence on who they will become in the future, based upon what they learn in the classroom environment.

Bibliography

Getting Started on Your Personal Teaching Philosophy. (2011). University of Minnesota. Retrieved from: http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/teachlearn/tutorials/philosophy/samples/index.html

Haugen, L. (1998). Writing a Teaching Philosophy Statement. Iowa State University. Retrieved from: http://www.celt.iastate.edu/teaching/philosophy.html