With a simple search on the internet you can pull up over a hundred different recipes for chocolate chip cookies. There is a plethora of ways to make chocolate chip cookies but they all end in roughly the same result: an utterly delicious dessert. With all these options available, a choice must be made by the baker as to which one will best fit their needs. When looking at my personal philosophy of education, I find myself in a similar situation as the baker looking to make chocolate chip cookies. The basic structure of each recipe is comparable, yet each recipe has its own take on how to get to the end product.  Education is similar; there is no single formula that can get all students to high achievement levels. Rather, as individual instructors, we must cater our approach to each student and their own needs. While successful schooling hinges on some fundamental elements we must respect the individualistic nature of education, mixed with our own unique philosophy of education.

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            Education is not something we can afford to overlook. It is a key ingredient to our children’s success. Leaving a child without the chance to a well-rounded education would be like leaving out the chocolate chips from the chocolate chip cookies. Through differentiated instruction, we can create goals for each student and give them the tools they need to successfully complete these goals. Finding out what students are passionate about can also help them be successful. Our own beliefs as teachers will reflect in our teaching.  I hope to continue to learn about the field of education in order to project my best self as a teacher onto my students.

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