Your own philosophy of education is very important because it provides focus and emphasis for your teaching. Working to communicate your philosophy helps you to become aware of your own goals and values, which prepares you to integrate them with the goals and values espoused by your district and your community. Your statement of philosophy is a description of your own goals and beliefs as a teacher. Remember, there is no "right" philosophy. It will be one of the items you will need to include in your teaching portfolio. You will need to spend time thinking and articulating it. See the guidelines below:          Guidelines for Completing Philosophy Statement:   Your philosophy should be no longer than two typed, double-spaced pages.    ·      What is the purpose of education? What should be learned? What is worth knowing? ·      What is the role and behavior of teachers? What is their relationship to teaching and learning? How do you envision yourself as a teacher? ·      What is the student's role? What do you believe about children and youth? What are they like? What should they expect? How do they learn?   This statement of philosophy should rely on your personal beliefs and experiences. Your philosophy will be influenced by the knowledge and experience. You will need to spend time thinking and articulating it.