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Throughout the history of public education, there have been barriers to the equality of opportunity philosophy. Thomas Jefferson’s proposal and Horace Mann’s implementation of public schools excluded non-citizens like blacks, women, and Native Americans. Next, an increase in immigration and industrialization widened cultural and economic differences between students. The greatest obstacle to equal education

A large part of my educational philosophy is based on the fundamentals of Progressivism. This philosophy, founded by John Dewey, organizes schools around the concerns, curiosity, and real world experiences of students. I agree with these ideas because people must continually learn to keep up with today’s fast paced world. I believe that when learning is relevant and enjoyable students are encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning. Progressivism has respect for individuality, a high regard for science, and a receptivity to change that I feel is critical to successful education. As a Progressive teacher I will facilitate learning by helping students formulate meaningful questions and devise strategies to answer those questions. In my opinion, answers are best discovered through real world experience, especially hands on learning or pragmatism. I believe that there is a time and place for book-learning; however, there is no substitute for actually doing things. I

Education is a process of acquisition of ideas, either skill, facts or the art of imparting judgment to a group, society or even an individual (Grace, 1996). Most of the countries to spend a lot of their funds on education. It is mainly experienced in the American government. The education system in this continent is free to its citizen. To my opinion, making it free adds a lot of merit to them. They can develop their society in different areas because they have the required skills and knowledge that may be necessary to carry out any development activity. It is through education that several developments relay on. Educated people can pool their ideas together to alleviate a problem that may be affecting them. My argument on the merit of education will be based on what value it has to the person being educated and the one proving funds for education.

There are, though, some similarities between the two theorists. Both dealt with the concept of human motivation. And Skinner, unlike pure behaviourists, did accept that internal processes should be taken into account. Both believed that feedback on actions is important, and both are still, to this day, highly influential in the This literature review will identify two key theories, within the field of education and learning. Consideration will be given to their similarities, differences, strengths and weaknesses, and how they impact on learners when used in practice. The review will examine both humanism and behaviourism, focusing on the work and findings of Abraham Maslow and Burrhus Frederic Skinner. While both theorists have had a profound influence on developmental psychology and education, they hold very different theories and applications.

While reading chapter 10 from Spring and chapter 5 and 6 from Educational Foundations, I was able to reflect and come up with comments, concerns, and questions about the text being read. Chapter 9 from spring talked about scientific school management. Scientifically managed schools have meritocracy and they reduce public control. Also, this chapter goes on to talk about how graduate schools of education were on important link the educational power structure that came to dominate public schools in the 20th century. Next, in chapter 5 from Educational Foundations it talks about definitions of racism and discrimination. It also talks about manifestations of racism and discrimination in schools. It is sometimes difficult to separate what is racist or discriminatory from what appear to be neutral school policies and practices. Lastly, this chapter goes on to talk about how there is a complex connection between diversity and discrimination. In chapter 6 from Educational Foundations it talks about inclusion. This chapter states a big question; why are students with disabilities less likely to have constructivist learning experiences than nondisabled

Throughout education there are six main philosophies to take into consideration, and they are as followed. From a teacher centered classroom approach they include Essentialism, Behaviorism, and lastly Positivism. In a student centered classroom approach they are Progressivism, Humanism, and Constructivism. What do these terms mean? Essentialism is and educational philosophy that there is a common core of information and skills that an educated person must have. Behaviorism is a psychological theory and educational philosophy that asserts that behaviors represent the essence of a person and that all behaviors can be explained. A person acts the way they do for a reason. Finally positivism is a social theory and educational philosophy that limits truth and knowledge to what is observed and measured. These are all important for a teacher to take into consideration. Progressivism is an educational philosophy that emphasizes that ideas should be tested by experiments and that learning is better developed in questions developed by the learner. Humanism is an

I would personally have to say that President Mueller's vision about where he wants to take GCU and the actions that he has already taken, both strongly reflect the Four Pillars of GCU.

There are two educational philosophies that influence the way I want to teach in my own classroom. Essentialism and progressivism correspond to my beliefs. They both represent the values that I hold important when coming to running my future class. These philosophies interconnect to form the view of the best educational philosophy for me.

In class we have discussed three philosophies that have provided us with three different perspectives with how to view education in America. Each philosophy promotes educating people based on their point of view. The first philosophy is the Classical Traditional/Conservative philosophy established by E.D. Hirsch and Mortimer Adler. The Classical Traditional/conservative philosophy provides us with a historical rhetoric perspective of education. Hirsch and Adler believe in educating everyone the same way with the perspective of the dominant western culture and Judeo Christian values. The second philosophy is Liberal Progressive philosophy established by John Dewey and W.H. Kilpatrick. The Liberal Progressive Philosophy provides a refreshing perspective on education with empirical data to support its claims. In the Liberal Progressive philosophy education is seen as a social environment and a democratic ideology is promoted. The third philosophy is Critical Pedagogy established by Henry A. Giroux and Paulo Freire. Critical Pedagogy promotes Utopian ideas and provides people with a new consciousness on their oppression. Each philosophy has its own perspective on the role of the teacher, the learner, and the desired results.

I cannot write this essay without reference to study of my own experienced and my daughter’s- placed in the harsh environment of the government schooling system and its observations of the stark belief systems of “the child to fit the system” and not “the system to fit the child” with reference to the what education should be about. This means different things to different people. To some this means a teacher teaching and passive learning taking place, the outcome is expected at the end of each year that each child has to achieve the same outcome and is graded accordingly.

After reviewing these teaching philosophies and educational theories, many of them reflect my own personal educational philosophy and my instructional practices and choice of classroom curriculum. The four that I found the most appealing are: Realism, Pragmatism, existentialism and progressivism. I find the combination of the three very complementary.

In the field of education there could arise many philosophical ideas of each individual teacher. Many of the past philosophies have been and still are used in today’s education programs, such as the Socratic method. My philosophy will also contain some of the many philosophies of the past and possibly the future. I will state the nature of students, the nature of knowledge, the purpose of public education, method, and curriculum according to my own philosophies, which also may be based the philosophical ideas of previous individuals.

The role of education in society has an important effect on society by way of transmitting cultural values and contributing to the social stratification or class system. Functionalists also referred to as consensus theorists believe education helps stability and functioning of society, whereas conflict theorists namely the Marxists see education as justifying and promoting inequality.

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

“The period between 1965 and the end of the 1980s witnessed significant developments, not only in the provision of post-primary schooling in Ireland, but also in the way in which schooling was understood.”