A personal statement of philosophy about early childhood education can send a strong message about you, and if you mail it with your cover letter and résumé, it can serve as an introduction well before someone meets you in person.

What you should turn in:

1- 2 page statement on your beliefs about teaching early childhood education. Consider the following:

• Your motivations for teaching
• The teaching methods you believe are best
• Your teaching goals, methods, and strategies
• Explanation of how your teaching is consistent with your goals
• Personal goals that you have set for yourself as a teacher

Note: Write from your heart and be creative in how you present your beliefs.

Your "Statement of Philosophy should be at least 1-2 pages. Please use Word, Times New Roman, 12 point font, and double space your philosophy. If you cite or quote any information within your philosophy, be sure to reference the cite within your philosophy – APA style. Should you cite any information, be sure to include a reference page.

For information on APA style, please look at The Purdue OWL: APA Style https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/2/10/