Reflection for TRB Standard 2

I believe that my written response outlining my unique experiences regarding

social justice is an excellent example of how I have achieved standard two. During
the final semester I was asked to comment upon a documentary called Schooling the
World. The documentary was about how Western models of education are having
profound impacts on traditional ways of life in non-western cultures. These models
are being forced upon developing countries by the UN, World Bank and the IMF as a
prerequisite for funds. Using the video as a prompt, Is Outlined in detail based on
what I had witnessed and experienced during my time teaching abroad and how
these experiences have made me far more conscious of the importance of what
social justice is in the classroom. As I outlined in the written piece, issues of social
justice regarding protecting students from economic and sexual exploitation, were
one of the central reasons why I went into education. My writing illustrates that I am
a passionate advocate for ethics and honesty being at the core of my teaching
philosophy. I sincerely believe that the evidence no better represents my
understanding that being an educator at its foundation means not just acting but
being ethical and honest. Ultimately, social justice is how these concepts manifest
themselves in the classroom and the community.