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 * Caitlin Duplantier

Portfolio Checkpoint 1 EDEE 3320**


 * Resume [[file:Caitlin Duplantier's Resume.doc]]**

Education is the stepping-stone to everything a person accomplishes in life. Therefore, it is vital for each child to be taught everything they need to know to achieve their full potential. This belief tells me what kind of teacher I need to be. I will teach with a mixture of essentialist and progressive philosophies. I believe everyone needs to know the basics on each of the main subjects. I will concentrate on a core curriculum in my teaching. I also think schools need to concentrate more on the skills people need to get by in life. This includes money management skills, interviewing skills, problem-solving skills, etc. In my classroom, I will respect my students and give them many choices. I will provide multiple ways of learning so that each student’s learning style is addressed. I will guide their learning as opposed to just straight lectures. My educational philosophy also means that I will do my best to serve each student. I want all of my students to do the best they can in life. This means I need to prepare them as best I can for high school, college, and their careers. I plan to teach middle school because I think that is the age when children are the most vulnerable and susceptible to peer pressure. I hope to guide my students to make good decisions in the classroom and in life.
 * Philosophy of Education**