statement of purpose for masters in education

Somewhere in the race for success, the modern world has lost the essence of education. Acquiring character development and wisdom have given way to the chase for grades as the end goal. While more marks could definitely help us live the life of our dreams, it shouldn’t come at the cost of the other elements. I ardently believe that the efforts to restate the value of education should start from oneself. To this end, I wish to undertake the Master’s program in Education provided by your esteemed university. I am sure this endeavor will facilitate my quest to become a better teacher.

I have been a decent learner from my school days. After completing my higher secondary education, I joined a Communicative English course for my degree. My aim was to refurbish my language and communication skills through the course. The program has trained me to express myself better through words. I was introduced to a wide range of writing styles – from creative and experimental writing for fiction to the extremely formal style for official correspondence.

I am not limited to my skills in written communication. My flair for speaking and presentation opened newer pastures for me to explore. From public speaking to standup comedy, I have tried my hands at a variety of programs that allow me to take the stage and perform in front of a crowd. I recognized my aptitude for teaching when I was in school. The school had a tradition where, on the event of teacher’s day, class 12, the senior-most students of the school, would take classes for the rest of the students. Our teachers would only be supervising and monitoring the activities to ensure that the decorum is maintained.  This was my first experience of imparting knowledge to others.

Getting selected as the best student-teacher of the year encouraged me to work part-time as a home tutor during my college days. As a teacher, I have always tried to break away from the conventional method of evaluating a student solely based on his grades and the ability to rote memorize facts. My proactive efforts to this end introduced me to different pedagogies that are practiced around the world. I have tried to implement them in my own service to the best of my abilities. This series of experiences and exposures to teaching gradually culminated in my decision to become a teacher by profession.

From my experience, I realized that it is not always the lack of effort from the faculties that makes teaching less effective to the learners. I have seen many teachers take long and hard preparations for their classes. Yet, students fail to yield the full benefits of these efforts. This dilemma roots from being limited to suboptimal teaching methods. Often, the teachers are stumped by what approach to tailor the education for individual students. I wish to overcome such predicaments by equipping myself with the proper knowledge and skills. I am confident that a Master’s in Education can help me reach this goal.

Soon after deciding to pursue an M. Ed., I started the hunt for a suitable academia. As I am already familiar with the popular teaching approaches in India, it seemed ideal to learn from a setting that offers a fresh outlook. Following my exhaustive researches, I came up with a list of universities from the UK, the USA, and Canada. Finally, I decided on Canada, given that the country is more affordable in terms of educational and living expenses.

I decided to select the University of Ottawa after analyzing several factors. However, the aspect that drew my attention the most was the innovative curriculum offered by the academy. When I scrutinized the syllabus, I understood that the institution maintains a holistic approach to education. This is dissimilar to most other universities that focus solely on the cognitive aspects of learning. Since the course endorses my view that education is less about accumulating facts and more about understanding oneself and the world around, this expedition is sure to take me to greener shores. Besides, the multicultural academic environment of your university will surely make my experience more vivid and colorful.

I have read and fully comprehended the financial demands posed by this educational endeavor. I will cover the costs for the master’s program by making use of a bank loan from India. The documents evidencing my wherewithal for the affording of this course are submitted herewith for your verification and confidence.

After completing the course, I will come back to my country and start working as a teacher. In the long run, I aim to establish myself as a teacher trainer. I believe that this will help me create a larger impact in the community. If I train teachers, more students will get the benefits of my efforts. The pragmatic approach to learning at your institution, coupled with the progressive learning environment will aptly complement my goals.