My philosophy of education is based on the premise that every person is inherently good and my role as a teacher is to provide an environment which the students can achieve. I believe that knowledge and how we use it make us who we are. Our society needs well educated people to keep us progressing towards a better society. The ability to solve problems and think logically are key skills in keeping pace with our changing world. Students need to explore their curious nature and develop methods to explore their environment. A teacher cannot get a student to learn something new by force, but rather by motivating their interests and relating to the student on a personal basis. Teachers must be flexible toward their students and what they want to learn. Over the course of one's life, a skill which serves well is motivation. High motivation will help one get the most out of life. If a person travels through life without a purpose or reason for being, what impact will be left on the world? Most people would like to think they have made a difference in their world and will be remembered. By being motivated to do something, a person can find a way to make that impact or lasting impression.  The concept of motivation in education is based on the teacher's ability to inspire, challenge, and encourage students to take an active role in their learning. In conclusion my theory of motivation centers around the student and how to make them successful in life by achieving self-motivation and learn how to become the very best they can be.