Assumptions change

So, we're looking back at how our thinking has changed, and how we are becoming better reflective practitioners.   As a result, I'm looking back through my LTT work and I've found this:

Assumption #2:

When I created my mission statement, I assumed that it’s important to include parents and the community as part of the group responsible for educating a child:

    I believe that I, the teacher, along with students, parents and the community, will encourage all  to become lifelong learners, able to contribute positively to the community, always valuing knowledge and friendships.  The ability to evaluate information, skills, and situations will grow with this journey.

    Was I supposed to include them, for some kids the family really doesn’t share in the completion of homework, discussions about school, interest in what the kids are doing, etc.   Or perhaps don’t value giving back to the community as I do, so should that be in my mission?  Is that something to consider when I present outreach ideas to my students?

Now, has my thinking changed?   I should reflect on my thinking and my shift in perspective as a result of the readings, discussions, and learning throughout the course.   

   I still think that we are all part of creating experiences, good and bad, for students.   I don't know that what I'm doing is going to lead to all the students being motivated to be a lifelong learner or to give back to the greater community.