I tested into a progressivism teaching style in the “Finding Your Philosophy of Education Quiz.” While I enjoyed learning about the different philosophies and psychological influences of teaching, I prefer constructivism, social reconstruction, and progressivism due to their student-centered learning, hands-on or project based learning style, while making efforts to improve the world around them. I will be discussing why I chose progressivism, social reconstruction, and constructivism as my preferences, as well as the role of teachers and students in a democracy, how students learn, the subject matter of schools in a democracy, and the purpose and function of education are in a democracy.
1. Name your personal educational philosophy and
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I prefer this influence over behaviorism because it coincides with the hands-on learning in progressivism, it allows students to shape their own understanding, it has a problem-solving emphasis, and it is student-centered rather than a teacher-centered classroom. By creating situations for students to learn from rather than telling them what they need to know, students may have a better appreciation for school and their education. I like that this influence believes that students bring their own knowledge and we just give them the tools to make improvements and grow as individuals. I think problem-solving is very important for growing children and young adults to help them think independently.
3. Identify the role of a teacher in a democratic society.
The role of a teacher in a democratic society is to help empower students and guide them to understanding they are to be active participants in a democracy, in school and in life. As an educator, it is our job to ensure the safety and comfortability of all students, parents, and faculty in the school system. It is also our responsibility to give students the tools and context to aid in their growth as well as providing parents a peace of mind knowing their children are learning what they need to in a safe environment. We also have a standard to meet in the community; we are partially responsible for creating young adults who will be participating in the community they are in. It is our
Although the IOM (2011) report contains a multitude of recommendations and potential solutions, the call for action is truly urgent for all key stakeholders including nurses, physicians, hospitals, universities, and so forth. As the healthcare field continues to evolve so must the nursing education system.
When I started my career as a high school science teacher, I had no idea of the extent to which it would impact me and the path it would drive my life down. Many years before, I developed a love for science that began during my sophomore year of high school in chemistry. My teacher was a once-in-a-lifetime teacher that took a subject many found boring finding ways to inspire and motivate. This single class was the true starting point of the long, winding journey to medicine. As I moved on through my high school and college education I searched for a way to stay within science and continue to grow. The clear and only visible answer to me at the time was to be a teacher.
Every school teacher has their own set of related beliefs--a philosophy of education--that influences what and how students are taught. A philosophy of education represents answers to questions about the purpose of schooling, a teacher's role, and what should be taught and by what methods. I truly believe that every student can learn when given the right tools to do so. There is much more to it than just giving them the opportunity. Students need to be given an environment where they are free to express themselves and be themselves. Nowadays the diversity in our schools are drastically changing and we need to be able to teach in a way that addresses all students. My personal philosophy of education is that we need to provide students with
My philosophy of teaching is that every child should be treated equal and should have the right to learn and get a good quality education. Every child has the ability to learn. It is my job as a teacher to make sure that every student has a chance to learn while in my classroom. My classroom will be based on multicultural education. This will create an equal learning opportunity for all my students. I will treat all of my students equally and with respect no matter what kind of diversity I may have in my classroom. Also, I believe in making my classroom a safe environment for the students. In order for a child to like school and want to come and learn, they have to feel like the classroom is a safe place. Furthermore, I will make sure my students’ parents play an active role in their education. It is very important that parents are involved in their child’s education. At the beginning of the school year, I will set up a time to meet with the parents so that I can get to know them. At this time, I will give the parents some different strategies on how to help their child with his/her homework. I will send a homework sheet home on Mondays that will have the homework on it for the whole week. The parents will be required to review the homework sheet each day, help their child with the homework for that day, and sign the homework sheet after the work is completed. Also, I will contact the parents on a regular basis for positive comments or any concerns that I may have about
My teaching philosophy of education is being able to recognise that all children learn in different and unique ways. I believe that all students should have a safe learning environment which enables them to grow physically, mentally, emotionally and socially. As a teacher, I aim to act as a guide for student learning and provide demonstrations and understanding to all students. More specifically as a physical education teacher, I aim to bring a positive and encouraging attitude to the students and incorporate cooperative games that involve every student regardless of abilities. I aim to create atmosphere where students feel they can ask questions about their personal learning and reach their full potential. Teaching physical education, I
Education is the imparting and acquiring of knowledge and skills through teaching and learning. As an educator, my personal mission statement is to master my subject area in order to serve as a role model for my students thereby producing students who thoroughly understand the subject matter, and who develop holistically. In order to achieve this goal I must have a set education philosophy with a strong Christian worldview. I must also have a general understanding of the different world and education philosophies.
After taking the Educational Philosophies Self-Assessment test, I was able to figure out my referencing scores for my ideal logical instructional principles believed rational of the classification of educational archetypes. The areas of greatest influence in my philosophy of education included Humanism with a total of 21 points, Perennialism and Existentialism with 18 total points in those areas. Essentialism was second with 16 points and Reconstructionism record surveyed. The purpose of schooling is to build productive members of society and the philosophy I scored the highest on reflects the way I see teaching as an entity. Humanism is the theory or belief that learning from the perspective of human potential for growth can shift of influence cognitive dimensions of education for the student. “Humanists also believe that it is necessary to study the person as a whole, especially as an individual grows and develops over the lifespan. It follows that the study of the self, motivation, and goals are areas of particular interest” (Learning Theories, 2016).
My personal philosophy of education relies on the fundamental belief that every individual has inherent value, therefore designating education as an environment where students may grow in their self-worth through academic and relational support. Thus, the purpose of education is to provide individuals with the opportunity to learn about both content and about self, growing in their identity. Within this personal philosophy of education, I will further detail the aim of education, the role of the teacher and methods of education that achieve these. Justification will be provided in the form of supporting theorists: Maria Montessori, Parker Palmer, John Dewey and Nel Noddings. Furthermore, theories proposed by Plato and John
My mission as a teacher is to guide students to their full potential by giving them fundamental tools that they can use outside of the classroom. This mission is directly correlated to my philosophical orientations on how students should be educated. Most importantly, I believe that the student should be at the center of instruction; Moreover, it is valuable in a child’s development to know not only the curriculum but skills that they can use outside of the classroom like social skills, technical skills, or self-concept skills. Students learn best when utilizing their strengths; I believe that curriculum does not have to have a particular outline that needs to be followed because everyone learns differently. In
Write your Personal Philosophy of Teaching based upon your reading and learning in this unit. Refer to aspects including: attributes of an effective teacher, student engagement and motivation, catering for diversity (500 –800 words).
There is a multitude of schools and teachers throughout the world. Each teacher has their own set of beliefs and values. These beliefs and values are exceptionally important because they guide each educator in the way they choose to teach. These beliefs of education are known as the philosophy of education. The philosophy of education is defined as the influences of what is taught and how the students will be taught. Throughout my study in my education class and past experiences, my mind was expanded and I acquired sufficient knowledge to develop my own concept of my personal philosophy of education.
I remember my history teacher. He would often chat with me in German before or after class; sometimes helping explain certain nuances of the language. However, I can’t tell you what information we covered that year, let alone if it was American History, or Ancient History. Can you remember anything specific from your history class in high school? My hope is that if I were to teach American History, my students would enjoy coming to class, be able to use what they learned in their own lives, in addition to remembering what was discussed during the course of the year. My philosophy of education is a well-rounded mixture of perennialism, progressivism, social reform, and essentialism. While students need the rigor of math and science, driven in part by knowing they will be tested; I do believe that it is necessary to include instruction in practical knowledge that pertains to a student’s everyday life. Furthermore, I believe that kids are more willing to learn, when they know their teacher cares about them on a personal level. Knowledge is important, but the goal in raising children, or teaching other kids, is for them to become mature adults. However, it is also crucial to help students enter society with an understanding of others. This will help them to be a positive addition to a community. We need well-rounded adults in our society, and I
An educational philosophy gives teachers and all educators’ ways to use problem solving in schools. For a lot of practitioners, actual teaching has been reduced to action lacking of a rationale or justification. According to Alan Sadovick, the author of our textbook, a philosophy of education is “firmly rooted in practice, whereas philosophy, as a discipline, stands on its own with no specific end in mind” (Sadovnik, 2013, pg. 179). All teachers and prospective teachers have their own personal philosophy, whether they know it or not. It shows in the way they teach, the way they communicate with students, peers, and parents, and even how they use classroom management. A philosophy of education helps teachers in understanding two very important concepts: who they are or intend to be, and why they do or propose to do what they do. Knowing both of these as they all become teachers is important in ways that these concepts lead to giving us the power for our own decision making (Sadovnik, 2013, pg. 179). Progressivism and social reconstruction lay hand in hand as relating to the same philosophy. Progressivists believe that education should set a focus on students in active settings, and social reconstructivist’s set their focus and beliefs on student experience and bringing real world issues into the classroom. Both of these focus solely on the student and their needs. A teacher is the facilitator of learning for the students’ and they are the ones who are
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.
When understanding education there are many different ways which the purpose of education may be applied and defined. My personal philosophy of education is, 'educators must nurture/guide students within the academic field, to that the aims, goals and results during this task of educating or being educated are achieved '. This philosophy is used to understand that both teachers and students play an integral role in education. Academic performance, classroom methods/practices and also meeting the requirements of both the senior secondary Australian Curriculum Framework and the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers Framework are examples of these roles. This essay will discuss in detail how my personal philosophy of education, reflects on the role of teachers and learners, the aim of education and the methods and practices used in the classroom. Jean Jacques Rousseau, Paulo Freire, Locke, and Plato/Socrates are the four theorists that shall be used within this essay, to support claims and justify statements regarding this philosophy. John Dewey and A.S Neil are two non-supporting theorists that shall be used in contrast to justify this philosophy.