Educational+Philosophy

Educational Philosophy
 * Children today are growing up in a world where they are bombarded by information, advertising, and personal opinion. It is vital that they be taught how to differentiate between the three when exploring the internet and watching television. It is important that children be taught from a young age how to determine what sources are reliable and which are opinion, a skill that will help them in school and in their personal decision making and opinion formations.
 * Children are becoming increasingly media-oriented with the popularity of film, television, and video games. Movies, presentations, and games are becoming a great way to hold their focus and teach knowledge in ways that traditional teaching methods might not be as effective. At the same time, reading is just as important as ever before, and books remain a resource that can not go untapped. Using media and enthusiasm, I believe a school librarian can stimulate more interest in both books and e-books.