Analyzing Five Principles That I Will Follow From The Field Of Education

As a student of education, I have been able to gather many ideas and opinions about practices and ideals I want to implement in my future classroom. My philosophies about education are still being formed and continually change with every class I visit and with every educator I encounter. My ideas, admittedly, come from random experiences and intangible texts, but as I gain more experience in the field through my courses, my philosophies about teaching will become more clearly defined. These few ideas I have now will undoubtedly be added upon as I enter student teaching and my professional career, nevertheless, they are concepts of which I hope to never lose sight.

According to Seyfarth (2008) “all of the actions of a human being originate from inner motivation” (p. 81). Therefore, teachers need to reflect on their beliefs about education in order to keep motivated and teach effectively. This paper will present my own personal practice theories and beliefs about the learner, the teacher, and the subject matter. As well as to analyzing the importance of the classroom climate, the parents, the school leadership team and the principles of learning.

I did not always know I wanted to be a teacher. For me, the profession that I would ultimately choose to spend the rest of my life doing did not come as easily to me as it did to some of my peers. I did, however, know from a very young age that I have always wanted to help others. I also knew that I really enjoyed being around two types of people: the elderly and the young. It was not until my senior year of high school when I became a teaching assistant to a kindergarten class that I realized I wanted to become a teacher and help the lives of many. I have experienced and witnessed many different kinds of teaching philosophies, some that have worked increasingly better than others. The unstated philosophies of teaching I have encountered through kindergarten to this point thus far have shaped my personal philosophy on teaching. As a teacher, I will strive to spark enthusiasm for positive learning, acknowledge and support learning differences and needs, provide students with a strong foundation for lifelong learning, and make a difference in the lives of my students.

“The educator values the worth and dignity of every single person, the search of veracity, devotion to excellence, acquisition of knowledge, and the nurture of democratic citizenship. Essential to the achievement of these standards are the freedom to learn and to teach and the guarantee of equal opportunity for all”. This means putting learner interests beyond everything else, especially personal advantage. The instructor will attempt their greatest to support each school child to identify his or her potential as a laudable and self-motivated member of the society by functioning to motivate the spirit of research, the self-reflection of knowledge and

To accomplish this goal, I will teach to the needs of each child so that all learners can feel capable and successful. I will present curriculum that involves the interests of the children and makes learning relevant to life. I will incorporate themes, integrated units, projects, group work, individual work, and hands-on learning in order to make children active learners. Finally, I will tie learning into the world community to help children become caring and active members of society. I think that there is a large part on emphasis on educational philosophies because they help learners reach their goals- and these philosophies provide tangible ways to do

I have learned from personal experience that teachers can have a lasting impact on their students. This means that teachers must be dedicated to their jobs and pupils. It is essential that teachers do not treat their job as a chore because students feed off of that energy. As Mori brought up in “School”, teachers must be thorough with guidance and instruction in class. By doing this, they create a strong base for parents and life experiences to build upon. Emerson also suggested that teachers should guide children to subjects they are inclined to. This could help children find their passions in life and maybe even a career to pursue. If all teachers took their job seriously and provided influential guidance, some adults may be more successful today.

Identify the 6 elements of a personal teaching philosophy. Then, using the six elements, draft your own personal philosophy of teaching (Look at page 27 and identify the elements of a personal teaching philosophy and then write what you think is important about each of them).

Through my schooling so far, I have learned and read about education and student culture to put together a general philosophy about what I believe as a teacher. Beginning the middle level education program, my philosophy has evolved and strengthened based on the uniqueness of young adolescent needs. I believe that every child can learn and deserves equal opportunity in the classroom. I believe that young adolescents deserve a curriculum that accommodates whatever need they may have. I believe that every child deserves a teacher who will advocate for them academically and socially. This philosophy will continue to evolve as I continue my journey through the program.

My personal philosophy of involving families in the classroom environment, forming partnerships with families and building communities within your classroom. I feel is so important to the parents as well as the child. This is based on research, classroom discussions, as well as being involved in many school systems throughout my thirty years of being a parent, a room mother, and a substitute in the classroom.

The two quotes that I have listed above can in essence describe my feelings on education and teaching. My philosophy of education is almost wholly derived from my own experiences as a student and my observation from the placements. I believe that being a teacher is much more than just planning and executing lesson plans, but to encourage students to become more conscious of, and interested in learning, “transferring their learning” to more challenging and higher order thinking contexts. Having master of the subject content is a basic job of a teacher, to be a skilled practitioner of what I teacher is the main education philosophy. I want to focus on students’ cognitive development and teach them sufficient skills that prepare them for entering into the society. Apart from that, I think that a good teacher cares about the students’ happiness, well-being and life beyond the classroom. The most important development that has influenced my values of teaching was contact with my EAL teacher in high school who guided me in the direction of stopping abuses and bully. She mentored me throughout my three years of high school in Australia and helped me realise what kind of person I truly wanted to be. When I look back at my experiences with my EAL teacher, I want to be like her and inspire the other students just like she has inspired me. Being a teacher is not only about improving students’ academic performance, but also help them to discover who they are, so they can express their

I believe that ``A tax on gained knowledge is to disseminate it by teaching," which leads to the unlimited expansion of knowledge. My principle philosophy about teaching is that it is a holy message to deliver knowledge to anyone who seeks it, and this concept should make learning an enjoyable experience. My practical teaching philosophy mainly depends on four elements: {\bf knowledge}, {\bf encouragement}, {\bf contemplation}, and {\bf excellence}. The acquisition and ongoing quest for and to share {\bf knowledge} is key for any successful teacher. The {\bf encouragement} of student interaction is necessary for success in learning, especially the encouragement of a student’s {\bf contemplation} on how to expand their knowledge based on the material and always be thinking about new ways to solve problems. This process and involvement can only lead to academic {\bf excellence}. I can contribute to the success and happiness of students through the practical implication of the four elements of my teaching philosophy. My ongoing quest for knowledge will allow me to deeply interact with the class materials and student, and communicate with them on their level of understanding. This balance between the knowledge of the instructor and knowing the students’ needs will allow for the appropriate level of challenge to maintain interest in the class.\\

What are the broad principles, understandings, and commitments that shape your conception of teaching and that act as the frame on which you will hang your teaching practices?

My emerging philosophy of education is being moulded and developed through experiences, influential opinions, thoughts and views. In developing my philosophy of education I hope to study the highly acclaimed theories and concepts from well-known educational thinkers like John Dewey, Paulo Freire, Maxine Greene, Ivan Illich, Maxine Greene, Postman and Weingarten. The insights from these well-known philosophers will have a great influence on my journey of becoming a successful educator and especially on my developing philosophy of education. They're key concepts and practices will give me great food for thought in broadening my knowledge on educational practices and theories.

The learning experience should be that of a collective nature where students are able to indiscriminately relate to the information, re-teach the information and have a balanced incorporation of all the learning centers in society; including the home and the church. The goal of this incorporation is to create a balanced learning environment that facilitates holistic development in the young mind. As professionals entrusted with the shaping of young minds, teachers must facilitate learning and personal, spiritual, ethical and academic development. My philosophy for education is a multi-part philosophy that encapsulates the idea of holistic and inclusive learning. The philosophy caters for the overall shaping and development of the young mind and includes aspects of balanced training, incorporated teachings and it generally focuses on training students to become teachers.

As a future teacher in today’s society and generation, I believe the educational system must accommodate the individual and the diverse needs of each child. Many factors should be thought about when forming a philosophy on education. Factors as far as the increase of single parent families and dual careers, the family structure is changing and this may play a significant part in our students. Furthermore, the issues such as teen pregnancy and drugs and much more, children are facing more complicated issues than they ever had before. A sound philosophy on education must be developed within the framework of social value systems. Our children are our future resources. All children can be guided to become well adjusted, functional and intelligent adults for their own benefit and the benefit for others in society. An educator should motivate and stimulate each child to perform to the best of their ability. Regardless of the various experiences, abilities and needs of the child. Therefore, all children must be well educated and given the opportunity