In mathematics, as in life, everything must be brought to the simplest of terms. I base my teaching philosophy on the foundation that every student is capable of learning mathematics. I will strive, as a teacher, to ensure that my students are able to have a strong foundation of mathematical skills when they leave my classroom. Some students believe that they are not mathematically gifted; therefore, incapable of learning mathematics. I believe to the contrary, all students with motivation, sustained by the teacher, and confidence in his/her mathematical skills can be successful in the classroom.
Furthermore, when establishing my philosophy of education, I relate most to the beliefs and practices of the progressivist approach. One of the key scholars with regards to the progressivism philosophy of education is John Dewey. Dewey was an educator in the beginning of the 20th century who began to notice that the educational system of that time was not meeting the needs of the children nor of the society in which the children were living and growing up. Through this new educational philosophy Dewey sought to establish an educational system adjusted to the pace of the American societal development. In my classroom, students will further their prior knowledge by learning new content and building upon what they already know. This belief comes from the progressivism philosophy of education. Educational content should be connected to what the student already knows. The Kentucky
Currently, I am responsible for managing the science instructional programs and personnel in a chartered middle school. As a supervisor for the department, I develop/source curriculum materials for teachers and collaborate with them to plan and implement instructional lessons daily. I manage the financial resources for the department and constantly monitor the teaching practices that will impact our organizational goal and vision.
My philosophy of education is that every child should receive high quality education that is inclusive, relevant and meaningful to their life. I am a firm believer of making pedagogy relatable to my students. My vision is driven by my personal experiences with the American school system. I was what is thought of as “A child at risk”. I am an immigrant, black, Muslim student. My life is transactional as I am a part of multiple marginalized groups. Most of my teachers looked at me in a pity way. They always felt the need to feel sorry for me and to question my academic excellence when I performed highly on exams. There were numerous times in which a teacher asked if I received outside help with my work or
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.
According to the existentialism philosophy, the teacher’s role is to guide students to think for themselves (Huerta, 2009). In education, we have to teach children how to think critically and how to solve problems on their own. Students are like sponges and absorb information very quickly. They are eager to learn new information and get excited when they have achieved something on their own. Learning the core subjects is vital in the classroom, according to the essentialism theory (Huerta). Students need to know how to read, write, handle money, have a general idea of important dates in history, and have some concept of important inventors to help them be successful in life. In addition, kids need to be taught to make an impact on society. Education should not be boring; students should have a fun time learning about areas that interest them. Progressivists’ believe that students’ needs and interests should be addressed in the curriculum
How we must educate our children in Arkansas, as well as in the United States, has changed over the past twenty years since I began a career in education. Educating our children has become a data-driven task, in which high-stakes testing is the driving force requiring our students to compete with children from countries around the globe. State testing assessments drive curricula and make students, teachers, and principals more accountable for what is happening in the classroom than ever before. Education is focused on the individual child, and there is a greater push for parent involvement. Despite what we see and read in the media, research indicates teacher job satisfaction is still high. Many educators are
Individuals who guide others in learning essential information concepts needed to sustain a daily living are known as teachers or educators. Becoming an educator and teaching future generations is more than a career choice, it is a calling that requires an immense amount of passion, preparedness and keeping an open mind. In this statement, I will explain the influence that immediately sparked my interest in becoming an educator and share my personal beliefs on the important aspects of education. In addition to this, I will present various traits I believe are essential and critical for teachers to successfully fulfill their role as an educator.
I have been in school for the past 16 years – including attending college and furthering my knowledge by observing other educators and their styles. Through the years I have seen and experienced things that I both like and dislike. I have seen a few philosophies that have stood out to me; that I believe I will incorporate into my classroom as a future educator, such as behaviorism and progressivism.
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
Every teacher has a different idea of how and what their students should learn. Therefore, every teacher has a different philosophy of education, and what purpose education serves in a child’s life. The five philosophies of education that we recognize are: Essentialism, Perennialism, Progressivism, Social Reconstructionism, and Existentialism. I would most recognize my philosophy of education as Essentialism.
I think when I made the decision to become a teacher I was not thinking the seriousness of this decision. When we become teachers we also become the molder that will shape our student to be successful in life. But when you decide to become a teacher in a Christian school you are not only shaping this student to be successful in life but we are also shaping their Christian mind to do things with a feeling knowing that they are shape and where made by the image of God. As a future teacher, I know that I have to embrace my students the way they are the way that my God created them and help them to explore this world through their life, their faith, and to challenge them to do things outside of themselves. I also need to help them to find their passion for learning and to make them realize all the gifts and skills God has given them that they can use in every area of their life. I also plan that since I will be working at a Christian school I want to make sure that my students will learn not only about phonic, math or history but I intend that they will learn about our God through this courses, too.
Education is a tool that helps you understand why things arise by applying knowledge, beliefs and narratives. Students study how to express themselves and develop their intellectual capacity. The aim of the education is to develop the human personality in respect to the Democrats principles of coexistence. It is in the school where we learn the system of decisions by direct or indirect vote, therefore we know a Democrat system. In my experience, teachers like to see the positive effects they can make on the students but at the time of retirement they crave the feeling of educating and the possibilities of continuing to educate. In the book "The Heart Is the teacher", the author begins by recounting his last day as teacher and principal at Benjamin Franklin High School. This moves him too much to think he won't come back. Teachers are role models and important figures for students because they are the ones who guide our way of thinking.
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.
To google, education is defined as “the act or process of imparting or acquiring general knowledge, developing the powers of reasoning and judgment, and generally of preparing oneself or others intellectually for mature life.” To a teacher it is defined as giving a child the confidence to make the most of themselves in life. The principles behind this plan defers between educators, but most have the same goal in mind; to make a difference in the education system for newer generations of students. My philosophy of education at the beginning of the term was based directly on my personal experiences as a student in the school I previously attended. The attitude I carry now reflects a more logical understanding of a student and teacher’s mind as well as the factors that contribute to a good education. A good education can be broken down in too many different areas that all lead to the success of a child’s learning both mentally and physically.
Since taking my first few educational courses in education, I have realized that my philosophy on education changes as I learning more about the profession I have entered. Every time I think I have come to a final belief statement, I learn something new about teaching and sometimes the things I learn causes me to alter my philosophy. Therefore, I will share with you what I believe about teaching and what I’ve learned at this point.
My philosophy of education is that each child is a unique individual who needs a secure, caring, and stimulating atmosphere in which to grow and mature emotionally, intellectually, physically, and socially. A safe environment is very beneficial to a child’s learning. Providing a safe environment will allow a child to expand his or her horizons and feel free to learn new tasks and topics. A vision statement is a public declaration that schools use to describe their high-level goals for the future and for what they hope to achieve if they successfully fulfill their organizational purpose. A vision statement may also describe a school’s ideals, its organizational values, long-term objectives, or what it hopes its students will learn or be capable of doing after graduating.