...My Personal Philosophy of Education It is customary that on New Year’s Eve, we make New Year resolution. The fact is that we are making a set of guideline that we want to live by. These are motives that we seek to achieve. In a similar way, teachers live by philosophy. This essay focuses on my personal philosophy of education. It unfolds the function of philosophy in a teacher’s life, my view on the purpose of education, the student teacher- relationship and the philosophy which influences my views expressed. All of these beliefs make up my personal philosophy of education. A teacher’s philosophy is a set of convictions that is held regarding his or her values, actions and knowledge. It entails personal perceptions of life. These will lead to the decisions that are made to accomplish classroom, school and social goals. It will answer the question of ‘why do I teach?’.Is it because teaching is a secure job or do I really want o be involved in the development of the minds of the future generation. A teacher’s philosophy will dictate the strategies used to relay information to students, the teacher-student relationship as well as the message brought across to students. A teacher’s philosophy of education examines the definition and goals of education. Nelson Mandela (date unknown) said that “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”. This statement is in fact true. In order for humans to make informed and logical decisions, they have to be...
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...SPECIAL EDUCATION - PHILOSOPHY My Special Education Philosophy S. Bruce Butrym Grand Canyon University: SPE 529N January 26TH, 2012 My Special Education Philosophy Philosophy…Webster defines that thought as, “a discipline comprising as a core logic, aesthetics, ethics, metaphysics, and epistemology.” With all due respect to Mr. Webster, combining the aforementioned subjects within a philosophical statement for one’s purpose in life may be the correct approach for ivy leagued institutions, but for an individual striving to reach high school age students within the Autistic Spectrum, in a TMD self-contained classroom; leaning ever so closely to a PMD format, a more down to earth approach would seem more appropriate. As such, after reviewing each of the core areas of philosophy, the subject of Metaphysics drew my attention. Defined in layman terms… Metaphysics allows me to, for one, to consider all I interact with within the schools four walls as “real beings”; and secondly, to consider those “real beings” as “genuine constituents” of the world that can hopefully can add additional strength to the makeup of that world. A major component to the development of my philosophy was to take advantage of the opportunity to interview a number of staff from my local high school; to review what these seasoned staff members had developed...
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...My Assessment Philosophy I believe assessment should be embraced by educators and used as a tool to guide students towards academic success. Assessment is a vital part of the teaching and learning process. The assessment of prior knowledge, diagnostic assessment, helps highlight students’ understandings and misconceptions. Diagnostic assessment, assessment for learning, is also the starting point of planning process. Assessment is a process that should be put in place throughout the teaching and learning process, formative assessment. Formative assessment, assessment as learning, allows educators to monitor students’ progress and adjust plans accordingly. Summative assessment, assessment of learning, is the assessment of students’ overall development...
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...Like my worldview, my philosophy of education, shows my passion for sharing my knowledge and experiences with others. As I share this with my students, I will inspire them to feel the same way. Everything that happens exist for a reason and by passing it on others the opportunity to learn or experience something that they have been unfortunate not to learn or experience themselves. I want to positively influence my students and everyone else’s lives. My Philosophy of Education Compared to Christian Worldviews in Readings My Philosophy of education resembles many aspects of the worldviews of philosophers that I have learned about in my Christian Worldview class. I’ve read writings by and learned about Alber Wolters, David Naugle, and...
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...The primary focus of my Philosophy is based on the importance of social justice and equity in the child’s early years. I believe that each child should have the right to participate in the environment and to freely express his or her ideas and thoughts (Sims, 2009). Diverse human experiences are highly respected. It is crucial to involve their cultural backgrounds in the daily programming and planning as a step toward an inclusive environment. This would encourage the children to participate equally in their early childhood environment and to develop their sense of belonging (Burman, 2008). I believe that each child is valuable and unique and has his or her own points of strength. I see the children as competent and capable of making their...
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...head: PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION 1 Philosophy of Education Exploring Different Aspects of My Philosophy of Education Brenda Jo Stone Western Kentucky University Author Note This paper was prepared for Teacher Leader 530, A70, taught by Professor Huss. PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION 2 Abstract The purpose of this paper is to define my educational philosophy so I may better understand the direction I take as an educator. The three educational philosophies I will investigate are essentialism, perennialism, and progressivism. The revelations I hope to disclose by this pursuit of fully comprehending my own personal philosophy of education will help me become a better teacher. It is through recognizing what compels my teaching methods that will allow me to see clearly the path I am taking as a teacher. PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION 3 Exploring Different Aspects of My Philosophy of Education There are three educational philosophies that I would like to explore deeper to better grasp where my own philosophy of education is rooted. I took the Inventory of Philosophies of Education and found that my responses to the questions lead me to determine that my philosophy of education is a combination of essentialism, perennialism, and progressivism (Sadker & Zittleman, 2009, p.186). These philosophies shape how I approach teaching, classroom management, group dynamics, and curriculum development. It is essential for me as an educator to understand what drives my teaching...
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...Education Philosophy and Rationale Philosophies of education are an ongoing process and evolved over time. When developing my philosophy of education, I found that exploring my personal beliefs concerning education is of utmost important. Therefore, I have taken philosophies from other teachers from my past, my personal experiences and my personal beliefs to make up a philosophy of education that I use in teaching today. I found that the philosophy of my fundamental beliefs of educational teaching is progressivism and social reconstructionism. My philosophies of education are based totally on the students, which in other terms its student-centered philosophy. I believe each student should be treated as individuals and that the focus is for the students’ individual needs. Student-Centered philosophy will allow the students to be involved in their own learning process. As an educator in this process, I can act as a facilitator and help guide the students. Basing my philosophy of education on progressivism, I agree that students should test ideas by active experimentation or real-world applications. Using learning as a way to critical think and solve problems to make meaning through his or her experience in the physical and cultural context. Pragmatism is considered to be the real-world application of the philosophy of progressivism. John Dewey applied pragmatist philosophy in his progressive approaches. Like Morrison (2008), Dewey states individuals and their environments (however...
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...PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION NAME: NANA SAM AFFUL ID NUMBER: UB225510 DATE: 25/10/2012 Philosophy of education is the philosophical study of education and the problems surrounding it. Education from my point of view means the gradual process of acquiring knowledge or the preparation for life. Philosophy on the other hand can be said to mean belief about or the method of how to live and / or the method of how to deal with a situation. The major point of philosophy of education is education, while the method use are those of philosophy. This branch similarly to philosophy of law or medicine, is usually out of the study program in philosophy department. It is thought in schools or departments of education. Philosophers of education focus on the problems of education. From a philosopher’s point of view, such studies are done with the help of classical branches of philosophy such as epistemology or the theory of knowledge, ethics, social or political philosophy, philosophy of science, philosophy of language and in some cases philosophy of mind and aesthetics. It may be part of the discipline in the sense of being concerned with the aims, forms, methods, or results of the process of education or being educated, or it may be the meta disciplinary in the sense of being concerned with the concept, aims and methods of discipline. As such, it is both part of the field of education and of the field of applied philosophy drawing from the field metaphysics...
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...Philosophy of Education Tamia R. Geter EDU 623 Introduction to Teaching and Learning Prof. Vally Behjou August 7, 2012 Philosophy of Education Those entering the world of education soon learn that there is a lack of agreement concerning the purpose of education, what should be taught, who should be taught, and how they should be taught. Beginning teachers are frequently overwhelmed and puzzled by the intensity of the debate. It seems that everyone has an opinion about teaching and learning. To further emphasize the importance of understanding different philosophical perspectives, it is useful to understand how education is changing. What comes to mind when you hear the term philosophy? You may get an image of an arcane subject that deals with issues far removed from the realm of practical. Philosophy’s reputation as a subject that is unconnected to the real world is undeserved. Your Philosophical positions help explain your personal reactions to events you confront in your daily life and what you find personally rewarding and satisfying. (Armstrong, Henson, & Savage, 2009) The philosophy of education seeks to study the process and discipline of education in order to understand how it works, improve its methods and perfect its applications in society. The philosophy of education ultimately seeks to improve education and its systems and methods for the betterment of humanity. Ideally, it informs and raises the quality of curriculum, teaching methods and the...
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...Curriculum Philosophy Mandy Mohr Grand Canyon University- EDA 561 March 23, 2016 Curriculum Philosophy Introduction Personal philosophies of education are at the core of what makes up a good educator. Strong personal beliefs are the core reasoning for why people choose their professions. In education, personal philosophies are essential, meaningful, and so important because those beliefs will affect thousands of other stakeholder throughout ones career. For schools, understandings and commitment to philosophies is the driving force behind curriculum and instruction (GCU, 2010). It is important for school leaders to examine their own personal philosophies of education to determine which of the five educational philosophies it falls into; perennialist, idealist, realist, experimentalist, and existentialist. The following material accounts for a reflection on the results of my own personal philosophy according to Wiles & Bondi (2007) and their personal preference philosophy assessment. Following the results is d as well as my own relations and beliefs of educations in correlation to the five educational philosophies. What is your Philosophy? =============================================================== 8 =============================================================== 7 =============================================================== 6 6 6.2 Strength of Belief Strength of Belief =============================================================== ...
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...Shirley V. Gordon Grand Canyon University EDU-576 Philosophical/Social Issues October 20, 2010 Educational Outline and Rationale Since I have been working in the school system, I have realized that educational philosophies can and may be different in each and every school system. I have worked in the school system for fifteen years I have seen technology change over the years. In the following paragraphs and outline, I have explained my educational philosophy and rationale. I have incorporated my belief statements from module one to construct my mission statement as an educator. By doing so, I have described my own educational philosophy in terms of its metaphysics, epistemology, axiology, and logic. My Educational Philosophy Outline I. My Teacher’s Philosophy A. Believe that all students are knowledgeable to learn. 1. Expect students to achieve above and beyond to meet their goals. 2. Need parent involvement with their students’ progress at school. 3. Expect students to stay focused on their work. 4. Believe students learn better when grouped with peers. 5. Believe the curriculum and lessons should keep the students’ attention. II. Students’ responsibility 1. Show respect at all times. 2. Stay alert and involved with discussions. 3. All students should strive to reach their goal. III. Faculty and Staff 1. To promote a positive...
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...Philosophy of Education This paper focuses on my personal philosophy of education. Many educators cringe when they hear people ask what their philosophy of education is. This paper offers techniques and strategies that educators can implement when writing their personal philosophies. Also included in this paper are my belief statements on my personal philosophy on education. Lastly, my paper discusses the influences that have helped shaped my philosophy on education. “Your personal philosophy is not just a written statement. It is a perspective that involves your beliefs and values and becomes the basis from which you make decisions about what is important and about your role as an educator” (Armstrong, Henson, & Savage, 2009, p. 278). Through experience and research I wholeheartedly believe that developmentally appropriate practice is the best model for early childhood education. Children learn exceptionally well when in an environment that encourages play and exploration. Being a part of a preschool program it is my goal that the environment should provide experiences that are interactive and engaging for the age levels of the children it serves. Play is a powerful tool that benefits children’s intellectual, social, emotional, physical and language development. Writing a teaching philosophy can be a very daunting task, Montell (2003) suggests, “reflecting on what you don't like can give you insights about what you do like," and that...
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...Philosophy of Education The many different ways that students learn is what we call the philosophies of educations. Throughout the experience in this class I would not have had the chance to learn so much that I know I will be able to take with me in my future of becoming a teacher. The many philosophies inform us that not every student is the same and, we as teachers need to take the time to truly figure out what will be most excellent for our future classroom. Getting the chance to take this class has helped me really understand what my philosophy of education is going to be. Through all of our discussions I tend to see myself always leaning to the side of relating situations back to reality, which, is why my philosophy of education is Progressivism. This course has opened my eyes to the many different situations that will arise while I am a teacher and how to handle them. While doing this it truly helped me figure out that I lean more towards the progressive side of teaching. I always relate my stories with something that can help them not only in school but also in life. I feel as if this class helped me even open my eyes to the world around me and got me thinking what teaching really is all about. Also while being in this class we got the chance of going out in the field of work and getting the chance to be hands on with real students and situations. I feel as if this helped me concrete the fact that my philosophy of teaching is all about taking it back to reality...
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...Running Head: EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY 1 Educational Philosophy MTE/501 EDUCATIONAL PHILOSPHY 2 Abstract I will discuss my beliefs about teaching, students’ abilities, knowledge and my philosophy on education. Teaching is approached different from each teacher to the teacher. I have the belief that every student need to be encourage so they can be something positive in life. My personal philosophy of education and all five philosophies could use in the classroom depending on the environment of the classroom. In my philosophy inventory I scored being a perennialism thinking in my approach about educating students, that the gives the human side of the science and focuses on personal development. EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY 3 Educational Philosophy The belief about teaching is various from teacher to teacher. It has been long understood of that some beliefs are more important than others to educators. Since teaching beliefs are products personal beliefs and values of knowledge, society, education and politics, it is very hard to set apart from their life beliefs. Lucas (2002) stated, “Belief change during adulthood is relatively rare phenomenon the most common cause being a conversion from the authority to another on a shift. Individual tends to hold on beliefs based on incorrect or incomplete knowledge even after scientifically correct Explanations are prescribed to them.” The belief of students...
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...Educational Philosophy Paper Beliefs about Teaching and Learning A teacher should know student’s psychology and should be dedicated toward the job. She should have sufficient knowledge about her subject and set challenging tasks for students. Final and most important teaching is such a vast field of study that a teacher should also keep on learning. On the other hand, a student learns best when learning is authentic. To enhance student learning, the school’s environment should be based on students’ s emotional and educational needs. A teacher should maintain positive relationship with the student and seek different methods to help the students to learn. Students usually learn best when they know they can. Beliefs about Students Each student has different needs. To make the students learn teachers need to engage them actively in learning. Teachers need to teach them from their point of view that is how they can learn better? We need to use different instructional methods. Beliefs about Knowledge The area of knowledge is very vast so a teacher must have the knowledge of whatever she will teach. Knowledge comes from information. So as many as sources a teacher has for information, she will have better knowledge of her field. But knowledge does not end if one has enough knowledge about something but also the way she delivers knowledge. Beliefs about What is Worth Knowing It makes worth...
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