Philosophy of Learning

Josh K. Long

I think that I have always wanted to be a teacher. I wanted to share my knowledge with anyone. I think that we can only grow as a society if we can help one another. That is why I love teaching so much. There can be nothing more joyous then watching someone learning from you and have that “light bulb” go on. But there are many ways to teach, and these are the things that I think a good physical educator should teach.

· Physical education should be a lifetime activity. You should find an activity(s) that you would like to do for a lifetime. Not all sports are good for everyone, but if you can find at least one that can keep you physically active for a lifetime, your health and wellness will make you a happier person

· Don’t ever be afraid to try something new. Change is a good thing. It keeps your mind fresh and the body healthy.

· Physical education doesn’t have to be about competition. The learner should enjoy the activity/sports that they participate in. True competition should take place in the individual to better themselves by always wanting to get better

· Be patient. Things don’t always come easily to everyone. What one person might achieve early in the learning process, someone else might take a lifetime to accomplish. It’s not how many times you fall down, it’s how many times that you get back up

· Try YOUR best. How do you know if you can be good at something unless you give it all that you have

· Mistakes make you a better learner and a better person. Everyone makes mistakes; it’s what you do from there that makes the difference.

· Most of all; Have fun. Smile. Laugh. Enjoy