Philosophy of education was an ambiguous concept till I enrolled in the Educational Leadership doctoral program at University of North Florida, specifically, EDF 7545 Philosophy of Education course, the first philosophical course I have taken throughout my entire educational journey. The course expanded my knowledge about education and the role of educators even though it concentrated on the key issues of American education. Also, it explained different philosophical stances of philosophers who hope
PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION I personally believe that education is one of the most important things to achieve in life. No matter what it can never be taken away from you. From my observations and experiences in the classroom each child is unique in his or her own way. Students inside a classroom needs a teacher who will make them feel secure, comfortable and in a stimulating atmosphere. These aspects help to attain growth, mature emotionally, intellectually, physically, and socially. It is my desire
In this essay two educational theorists, Maria Montessori and Friedrich Froebel, are discussed. To do this, I summarise their philosophies, compare them, and describe their approaches. The essay closes on my own personal reflections. The main aim of this essay, for me, is to arrive at a better understanding of both theorists’ outlooks on early education and come to my own conclusions regarding their approaches. The following section describes the two theorists’ philosophies, firstly focusing on Montessori
I Believe I believe that education is the basic foundation of any society, and that the way in which a student is motivated during their education will inevitably determine their degree of success or failure in the future. Only after my graduation from high school and my entrance into college did I realize how significant the role of a teacher really is in relation to the shaping of a society. In their classrooms, they have the privilege of instructing the individuals who will be the doctors
This is a contemporary theory of education which demands equity, fairness and social justice. According to this theory, critical awareness requires recognition that the social status of an individual, including educational and economic prospects and opportunities, is largely result from its race, gender, and class so the critical theorists want to raise the consciousness of these people dealing with education, knowledge, the school, and teaching and learning. Furthermore, they see the curriculum
My Philosophy Introduction “The statement of teaching philosophy (also called the teaching statement or teaching philosophy statement) promotes reflective practice by encouraging instructors to describe their teaching methods, to justify why they use those methods, to analyze the effectiveness of those methods, and to consider how they might appropriately modify those methods in future courses.” (Schönwetter et al., 2002) Stake holder motivation, engagement, cognitive associations, and personal
When parents send their children off to school, they are placing immeasurable trust in our educational system to academically and intellectually develop them. However, in many cases teachers too often act as authoritarians, and not as agents that encourage independent thinking. Sadovnik (2006) describes the atmosphere in the classroom by citing Dewey’s work, saying that he believed that the schools, teachers, instruction, and curriculum all had a role in a students’ development. “In a progressive
Teaching From A Design Perspective Developing a philosophy of education is more than asserting a love of wisdom in the theory and practice of teaching. It may be heartening to feel, but it lacks backbone. For a philosophy to have weight and merit, it needs truth, logical strength, and soundness. (Hughes 19) My philosophy of education asserts the following premises that if we teach: learning as relational; creativity as skill; and knowledge as design; then, we create an instructional approach that
Question No.1 a. Discuss various definitions of philosophy and choose the one which seems to you to be the best. A: The word “philosophy” is derived from Greek word “philosophia” it means “love of wisdom”. It is the study of common and basic problems such as those connected with existence knowledge, values, and language. There are some definitions of philosophy: Philosophy is an academic discipline that exercises reason and logic in an attempt to understand reality and answer fundamental questions
accomplish unexpected goals. I will enhance learning to support my students in achieving their highest potential by integrating technology into the curriculum. I will integrate conceptual technology learning techniques that will implement concrete knowledge of technology that will emphasize mastery of understanding. Through committed support from educators, faculty, staff, parents, and the community, I will advance learning to support my students. This will allow students to become confident, creative