My Pedagogic Creed

When I had to think about my pedagogic creed or a mission statement about my thoughts and beliefs on pedagogy and education, it took me two weeks to think about it. I read over John Dewey's pedagogic creed and I would agree with what he wrote down. However, if I had to create my own, I would modernize it. There are points within Dewey's creed that I agree but what it needs is a small update. His creed was written in 1897 and it was focusing on the white middle class of that time. Now I will give my take on my own Pedagogic Creed.

As human beings, we need to learn. Learn how to talk, learn how to read, learn to respect others. It is engraved in us since we were born. We take steps to learn what the world has for us. Education is a step to enhance the mind and body. Education brings the learning into a deeper level. It introduces and brings out senses that we would not use at home. However, the learning from education does come home in assignments, projects and discussions. 

Education can travel all over. It does not be confined into a small classroom but out in the open. As an individual, you can bring the education with you as you walk or drive into the unknown. Some of the best learning comes from being hands on outside of the school building. People can pick up a trade from being in the open air. 

Education is universal. Anyone can learn. From color to disabilities, anyone can learn. Education is accepting for anyone who walks into the classroom. It is where that you can access to what you want to know, from other students and teachers to technology and documents. 

What I point out are what I believe education is. In terms of what I plan to do when I teach, I will utilize everything that I can. 

I want the students to really learn. They will not be bored of what material is placed in front of them. Students will appreciate what is to be learned and find ways to incorporate it into their own lives. Students will be engaged in each activity and discussion within my class. The material presented in class will be relatable. They will find connections and if they cannot find the connections, the other students and myself will seek out connections for them to see. 

I want the students to bring the lessons and activities with them as they go through life. They will be motivated and inspired to move forward and to not move backwards. They need to have a firm foot in the directions they will go in life. They will take the lessons, activities and stories with them to seek their own answers in life. They will learn more as they move forward in their profession. 

I want a democratic classroom. Everyone is equal in my eyes. There will be no discrimination of what an individual is. We are all human beings. Everyone has a right to learn. We will have open discussions and learn about each other's backgrounds and histories. We will have lesson around a common theme and share our cultures. Everyone is different but they are uniquely different. We will evaluate each other of who we are and not what we are. 

This is the basis of my pedagogic creed. I will educate, motivate and inspire students of all ages.