...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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...Personal Philosophy of Special Education Grand Canyon University SPE-529N: Special Education Foundation and Frameworks Philosophy of Special Education I believe that as a special educator, I would like to create a classroom with quality content. As an educator, one should be considerate of the learner’s needs. If there is a teacher who only utilizes one teaching method, I believe that the teacher should not continue to educate children. I believe that no two students are the same. Like a seashell, no two students are alike. All children possess different gifts or learning styles, and I believe that all students are adept of learning anything that they put their minds to. I believe that the parent should be a major part of the students’ learning process. Learning is an adventure in which the teacher, child, and parent should take part of. I will create a structured environment for my students to succeed. Teachers should provide productive and structured environment in order for a student to experience academic success. If the students are not within a structured environment, they will not be able to succeed in learning. I believe that the classroom shall have classroom rules that would be effective throughout the whole year. The career of being a special education teacher is a lifelong process in which you learn new strategies, philosophies, and gain experience from students and parents. Because of this, I feel that I will always have an open mind and heart...
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...Every school is unique and individual unto itself. What make a school so unique is it is profile. A schools profile is made up of all of the students who attend, the administrative staff, the teaching staff and all of the other individuals who help make the school day run smoothly. Other important aspects of a school are the philosophy and vision, stakeholders and community in which the school is located. Philosophy, mission, vision One of the most important parts of a school is its philosophy, mission, and vision statements. At Maricopa County Head Start the mission and vision statement of the county as a whole is followed, as well as, the philosophy, mission, and vision of National Head Start. The mission of Maricopa County is “To provide...
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...Personal Educational Philosophy Statement Deborah Castel University of West Florida Personal Educational Philosophy Statement People have many different views and ideas of what they see the purpose of education is and forming a philosophy of education is not as simple as it might sound. The purpose of education is to teach and expose students to knowledge. Developing a personal philosophy of education is important because it guides your instructional decisions and can provide stability, continuity, and long term guidance as a professional. There is not just one statement that defines the purpose of education and it isn't limited to just what one thinks. It is my belief that the purpose of education is not merely to teach students what our school districts what us to teach so they can pass these state and federal tests, but to ignite the minds of every child to be creative and analytical thinkers; to assist students in developing critical thinking skills and the value of reasoning for themselves; to develop a student's desire and ability to think and learn about the world around them; to teach and guide them in learning how to develop successful relationships that will enable them to work with their peers not only throughout their school years, but in life itself. The majority of learning does not really begin within the classroom, when a child enters school for the very first time. Many of life’s most important lessons are learned from our family members, from the communities...
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...Shan ice Hannah EDU 215: Education Foundation and Framework 09/23/2012 My own educational philosophy of teaching will be making sure my student receives knowledge. I want to bring learning to them in ways that they understand and also eager to learn more. What is philosophy a systematic body of thought that represent a worldview, of which education is a part, see beyond the moment, and dedicate inquiry into idea, tradition, and ways of thinking. I will discuss the four components of philosophy: metaphysis, epistemology, axiology, and logic An example of how metaphysis will appear in my classroom is discipline. No one will be treated disrespectfully and everyone must get alone, at least while in my classroom. Due unto others as you would have them do unto you. Jesus was bear on the cross for us, he was a good man. He was beaten and disrespected by bad people who didn’t like him because he stands for something good. In the bible it was stress that you should discipline your child: spare the rod spoils the child you do mischievous things you get punish. So being kind in the classroom will help bring off good vibes and learning can continue in the classroom. What is epistemology is the way we come to know truth by choice. An example of how epistemology will appear in my classroom is how I will be educating my students. I will have them do a lot of reading because that builds knowledge and understanding. This will also help...
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...state or federal levels. To prepare for this discussion, beyond reviewing the Week Four Instructor Guidance, you will investigate general at-risk groups and behaviors, as well as information pertaining to students with disabilities. Begin by investigating the National Center for School Engagement website to gain insight as to various risk indicators commonly observed in at-risk youth in school environments. This resource also provides strategies for re-engagement that support the building of student resilience including parental involvement, truancy, youth development philosophies & approaches, and reengagement supports or strategies. Next, access your state’s Department of Education website, specifically for their special education link (which may also be titled something similar to Exceptional Student Services). Read the mission statements; notice that your state’s website may have a far-reaching statement as well as specific missions for funding, programming, and resources. Investigate some of the programs and resources available from your state and review the methods the state uses to provide assistance to schools. Now, investigate a school district website in your local community or state. Look for information similar to what you observed in the National Center for School Engagement that describes supports for a variety of at-risk groups. In most cases, district-based websites include direct links to the individual schools located in the...
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...Children with Special Needs: The term “special needs” is an expression which can pass on to a vast selection of diagnoses and/or disabilities. Children with special needs may have born with a disorder, fatal illness, reflective cognitive injury, or severe psychiatric troubles. Other children may have special needs that involve stressed with learning disabilities, food allergies, developmental delays, or panic attacks. The designation “children with special needs” is for children who may have challenges which are more rigorous than the typical child, and could possibly last a lifetime. These children will need additional support, and added services. They will have dissimilar goals, and will need supplementary guidance and help meeting academic,...
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...Personal Philosophy Statement of Early Childhood Education Name Lecturer University Due date Abstract This essay is my personal philosophy statement on early childhood education which represent my views on what should be done in the early childhood sector these include ;to impart fine morals and ideals in the children that I come into contact with, esteem each child and the families culture, beliefs, and race, make sure that the treatment I give to each child is fair to ensure that in each child the feeling of equality is developed, I will also have the community work with the families of the children and the educationists as a team, be a constant advocator of the kids, maintain an environment full of fun, interesting and still safe for the children, and to exhaust all avenues prior to making a decision concerning a child. This philosophy that I have presented will ensure that all families feel at home, every child comfortable, and the stakeholders desire to work as a team to make sure the optimal level of a child’s development is reached. My personal philosophy has been shaped over time and it is: to impart fine morals and ideals in the children that I come into contact with; esteem each child and the families culture, beliefs, and race; make sure that the treatment I give to each child is fair to ensure that in each child the feeling of equality is developed; I will also have the community work with the families of the children and the educationists as a team; be a...
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...world is material; material is primary and eternal. Wang Fuzhi (1619–1692) was a Chinese philosopher of the late Ming, early Qing dynasties. Wang Fuzhi inherited and further developed the materialism of his predecessors and established the system of Simple Materialism. He believes that the world is material; material is primary and eternal. Zhu Xi (1130 – 1200) was a Song Dynasty Confucian scholar who was the most influential rationalist Neo-Confucian in China. His synthesis of Neo-Confucian thought long dominated Chinese intellectual life. He assigned special significance to the The Four Books and emphsized on the investigation of things (Gewu), and the synthesis of all fundamental Confucian concepts. Zhu Xi (1130 – 1200) was a Song Dynasty Confucian scholar who was the most influential rationalist Neo-Confucian in China. His synthesis of Neo-Confucian thought long dominated Chinese intellectual life. He assigned special significance to the The Four Books and emphsized on the investigation of things (Gewu), and the synthesis of all fundamental Confucian concepts. Huang Zongxi (1610 – 1695) was a Chinese thinker during the latter part of the Ming dynasty and the early part the Qing Dynasty. Huang was well-known for being one of the first Neo-Confucians to stress the need for constitutional law. He also openly advocated the belief that ministers should be openly critical of their emperor; and that rulers held a responsibility to their country. Huang Zongxi (1610 – 1695)...
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...Vision, Mission and Philosophy Statement Vision: To be active in an educational environment and build a partnership with the staff, the community, and the parents so we can have a better educational experience and a brighter future for the children. Work with families of the children to create inspiration for lifelong learning so every child can learn and grow in a rich environment as well as a playful and safe educational environment. Mission: Our mission is to provide each child a quality education that they can learn in their own way and at their very own pace and to ensure they receive the help they need to learn and to grow. A young child’s work is play and we encourage them to do so through the various curriculums that we provide. We encourage children to enjoy the love of learning and seek their curiosity through play. Learning is seen as an active process where children can explore, manipulate, communicate, and discuss in different learning centers and group activities. Learning occurs when a curriculum is using all the domains of development such as physical, social, emotional, and cognitive developments. Children are our first and last priority. Philosophy: We believe that play is most important way which children learn. All children learn at their own pace and are individuals and that they learn best through educational experiences that are developmentally appropriate for their age. Parents are very important in the learning process of their children. A dedicated...
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...Kara Duyssen Intd 203.5 Statement of Philosophy and Beliefs My personal philosophy of education begins with the belief that education is the foundation for the rest of the student’s life. All experiences in schooling from the beginning will have positive and or negative impacts on the student that they will always carry with them. My role as their teacher is to make sure to the best of my ability that I will create a positive, supportive learning environment for all student’s in my classroom. One of the goals of education is to educate the student to become a functional participant in society. Education should also to provide the students with personal fulfillment of knowledge within their interests . A student is supported not only academically, but also socially and emotionally. I believe that my role as an educator is to support the diversity of all students by tailoring an education specific to the individual needs of the student. Every student in a diverse classroom has needs to be met on varying levels. One of my roles as a teacher is to identify a student’s specific needs and goals. Children at all levels need to be challenged, supported and validated. I will strive to build a solid support system for each student. To best support students, I will encorporate the parents and community into my classroom. I believe that education will benefit children the most when there is a healthy collaboration between the teacher, parents, and community. When there is open...
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...Mission & Philosophy for Good Old Times Adult Daycare Mary Annan George Mason University Over the next twenty years, the majority of the baby boomer generation will reach retirement age; this is defined as any individual over the age of 65 years. The aging of this generation brings great responsibility on the part of health care professionals. Providing quality care through facilities such as hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, adult daycares, and retirement communities is imperative to the baby boomer’s wellbeing. Per the 2009 US Census Bureau, 6.4% of the population in Loudoun County, Virginia, are persons 65 years or older; the overall Virginia state population of retirement age is 12.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, 2010). Loudoun County has been deemed as the wealthiest and fastest growing suburban county in the northern Virginia area, therefore the percentage of this particular population is expected to increase drastically. The median household per capita income in 2008 was $111,925, as compared to the average per capita income of $61,233, in the state of Virginia (U.S. Census Bureau, 2010). With a rise in the population and per capita income, a rise in the cost of living is inevitable. The aging baby boomer generation requires more medical care than their younger counterparts. Hence, an increase in the cost of living for fixed-income or retired individuals places extraordinary financial strain on them and their families. With the cost of most retirement facilities...
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... St. Lawrence College @ Alpha offers high quality education in a challenging yet student friendly environment.The St. Lawrence College curriculum is designed to meet the challenges unique to international students while exceeding academic expectations through a combination of theory and hands on experience.We offer smaller class size allowing efficient teacher-student interaction, flexible instruction hours and affordable tuition fees. Convenient payment options are available to cater to our students’ financial needs. Programs International Business Management Human Resource Management General Business Business Administration Management General Arts and science Logistics and supply chain management Contact Us Admissions Office punja gutta Phone:55826955 Fax: 816 640 1559 General Inquiries: info@slc-alpha.ca Admission/Registration: admissions@slc- alpha.ca St.Lawrence Main Campus: www.stlawrencecollege.ca Foreign Market Entry Modes The decision of how to enter a foreign market can have a significant impact on the results. Expansion into foreign markets can | be achieved via | the | following | four | | mechanisms:Exporting | | | LicensingJoint Venture | | Direct Investment Objectives of Alpha International Academy to venture into international business. To promote international education as a core value of the University and to integrate internationalization...
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...Philosophy paper Introduction to teaching 1301 By:Magaly Berumen My philosophy is that an educator is the most valuable resource our country has. Of all the jobs or careers in this world none of them would be possible without teachers. There are two main points to my philosophy, why teachers are important and who teachers are. Teachers are very important in our society because we need them to provide our youth with the knowledge and social experiences they will need to improve their future and the future of the entire planet. Teachers are more than just people who relay information about a certain subject. Who teachers are, they are anyone and everyone. Teachers are grandmothers, fathers, brothers, and sisters. For anything to be learned it must be taught. I remember many times my mom and dad sitting me down to talk about some situations that might come about and telling me ways to deal with them. Classroom teachers especially in the early years are the people that those students will see most throughout the course of the day and will learn social skills and manors from. I feel that teachers are role models weather they want to be or not, it comes with the job. As a teacher I hope to be able influence many lives and help students understand what education can do for them and their future. The purpose of education is to help students gain knowledge to be used in their career, social, and personal lives. Education is important in teaching students the past and helping them...
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...will aim to discuss the inclusion for special educational needs (SEN) students as well as those students with autistic spectrum condition (ASC). This report will discuss inclusive education and its history, as well as the social, political and philosophical arguments that impact upon it. The report will look at how educational practice is shaped by legislative and regulatory frameworks; it will also show how our own practice provides support for all children to achieve within mainstream education. Autism Spectrum Condition Autism is associated with a range of differences and difficulties typically related to core skills in reciprocal social interaction, communication and imagination (Wing, L.1996). ASC is ‘a lifelong developmental disability that affects the way in which a person communicates and relates to people around them’ (Wall, 2010. p. 7). Inclusive education Internationally, educational authorities are beginning to embrace a philosophy of inclusion in order to address their moral and social obligations to educate all children (Hodkinson, Vickerman, 2009). Inclusive education is concerned with the education and accommodation of all children within the classroom, regardless of their physical, intellectual, social or linguistic developments. A primary document which identified the way forward in reaching education for all through ‘inclusive education’ was the Salamanca Statement in 1944. The philosophy of the Salamanca Statement is underpinned by the social model of...
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