...My perspective of teaching has drastically changed within the last year due more exposure to formal and informal educational settings. Currently, I am volunteering in third grade class (where the majority of students are middle class) and working at a middle school (where majority of students have free or reduced lunch). My experiences at both locations, in addition to my past work experience, has vastly contributed to what I have come to value in an exceptional educator. Through observation and reflection, I have developed ideas for what aspects I wish to incorporate in my future teaching and classroom. Some of these aspects are the purpose of structure, teacher to student connection, and more emotional support for teachers. As an aspiring...
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...Teaching: Making an Impact in Student’s Lives All little kids are asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” If I was told in the beginning of my teaching journey that I personally would make it this far and accomplish the dreams I always desired to, I would call you impractical. Growing up I knew what I aimed to be in the future: I aspired to be a teacher. In high school, I received the opportunity to be in two classes that would help me live my future before it came; teaching may take a while, however the lessons learned along the way, and the outcome, is so worth the wait. Becoming a teacher comes with obstacles, lessons, tests, etc., therefore, going into teaching one needs to know what teaching is, how to get there, and what comes...
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...sophomore year in high school, I've been able to observe in a kindergarten classroom under the guidance of Mrs. Cookie Bodie. Through this experience, I've been able to watch her positive attitude towards herself, those around her, and the subject matter she was teaching. Her teaching was inspiring to me, and I am beyond thankful for the time I was able to learn from her. The most outstanding thing I learned from her was her approach to classroom management: never back down while under fire, and always remember your goal for the class. I will never forget the difference she has made in my life and the way she has influenced me to become a teacher. One of the important qualities of an effective teacher is her attitude. If...
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...Personal Statement of Philosophy of Teaching I am many things. A woman, wife, mother, daughter, volunteer, nurse, and teacher are my primary roles. Each of these roles is fulfilling and co-exist to define how I live my life. My life is intertwined in the lives of many others. Each has an effect on me as I also affect their lives. Nursing is a discipline of knowledge acquired both through formal education and through life experiences. The sum of these parts continues to alter and refine my nursing. My roles outside of nursing enhance my personal knowledge which I bring to my professional life. These life experiences expose me to many cultures and attitudes about life. My spiritual self allows me to maintain my inner core of who I am in relation to others. These encounters help me to see my role as a nurse through a unique lens grounded in caring. Caring defines my life, and enhances my professional role as a teacher of nursing. I continue to study to expand my empirical knowledge about nursing. I can only enhance my practice by continuing to learn from all aspects of life. Intentional learning through classes and reading are parts of how I learn. I also learn from remaining open to the unique expressions of others in their lives. My role as a teacher allows me to learn from my students in a reciprocal role. My teaching role extends to all students, rather or not they are enrolled in the courses which I teach. I listen intently to the students who trust me to...
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...My Teaching Philosophy As I begin my journey as an educator, I reflect on my last four years of educational experiences to think about how I plan to teach and set up my classroom for my future students. I believe in making the environment an inviting one to all students, incorporating an inclusive classroom, and allowing students to leaders in their education. Creating an environment where all of students feel welcome and valued is extremely important. School is a place where students spend most of their days and I want them to feel safe and comfortable there. Students learn best when they are in an environment conducive to their learning needs. Fostering community within the classroom will allow students to feel valued in their thoughts and opinions. This will essentially allow students to feel safe when volunteering to answer a question. Community is not just within the classroom. There are learning experiences all around us and...
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...My current teaching philosophy incorporates motivation, commonality, other’s characteristics, making a difference, and relevance, as well as, values, the learning environment, and student/teacher relationship. First, I think the subject that is being taught should motivate the instructor. Knowing what one’s motivation is will enable a continuous cycle of success in student/teacher interaction. A motivated instructor learns as much as possible about the subject and passes it on to the student. In turn, the student is motivated to apply what is learned. A motivated instructor motivates the student. Ultimately, this will be a common occurrence. Teaching should maneuver the learning system in ways that cause students to accept a profound learning approach in an effort to achieve the course's requirements, allowing the desired course learning results (Myers & Nulty, 2008). Additionally, teaching should be designed by collecting information and formulating various decisions about how the course will be taught (Fink, 2003). The characteristics of others tend to spill over into one’s own teaching methods. Various characteristics of instructors from past experience are of significant worth. The traits of simplicity, clarity, supportiveness, and provision help create an environment conducive to effective learning. For instance the use of simple and clear instructions aides the student in efficiently completing assignments. The support and provision of the instructor shows...
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...INTRODUCTION I find it a daunting task to try and articulate my personal philosophy of teaching, when in fact l have no real teaching or facilitation experience. I have been in leadership roles before while sitting on committees and coached youth sporting teams. That being said, this process forces me to examine my own beliefs, intentions and actions as it relates to teaching. This paper will act as a guiding tool to help me develop my particular philosophy of teaching and how l foresee myself when l do encounter the classroom setting. I will present an overview of my results from the Teaching Perspective Inventory (TPI) and relate that to my own beliefs, intentions and actions. SUMMARY This paper will examine my personal philosophy of teaching, along with the results from Pratt’s Teaching Perspectives Inventory. PHILOSOPHY Pratt’s developmental perspective on teaching tries to conceptualize what it means to teach. “A perspective on teaching is an interrelated set of beliefs and intentions that gives direction and justification to our action. It is a lens through which we view teaching and learning” (Pratt, 2002, p. 5). “Perspectives are neither good nor bad. They are simply philosophical orientations to knowledge, learning and the role and responsibility of being a teacher” (Pratt, 2002, p. 14). I don’t know that l could summarize my philosophy into a few short sentences. My philosophy is an all-encompassing set of beliefs and intentions that l want to accomplish...
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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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...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 philosophy for education is essentialism, because you’re working with students to teach basic information or subjects. “Essentialism is prominent in American education today.” (Kauchak, Eggen. 203) Essentialism’s goal is to help students understand the basic content. Some people would say “Teachers primary goals should be to help students’ master essential content rather than to help them develop emotionally and socially.” (Kauchak, Eggen. 203) The topics that I will address are essentialism in the classrooms, essentialism in teacher educational programs, and also comparing essentialism to the other three philosophies of education. Essentialism in the classroom is important in a lot of different aspects in teaching. The teachers’ students have to be able to understand the information that is given to them but in order to do that they have to have a solid foundation with reading, writing, and mathematics. If students don’t have these skills and they don’t want to learn them then where would they end up after school or even for a job? Some students will end up not finishing school because they can’t do the material or possibly understand it. Other students may end up in low end paying jobs or may not even be able to get a job at all. A lot of employers want employees that have the basic skills from what they learned in school to help them at work, instead of spending time and resources to train them in the things everyone should know. So you see why it is important...
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...Micah Ballard Dispositions and Philosophy Paper Education 2010 Section 1 Charles Preston 4/25/11 Dispositions of a teacher are some of the most important topics we covered through the semester in Education 201. Teacher dispositions, if followed correctly, can be looked at as the prototypical teacher who can arrive at a school and not only help out the school, but also help of the children. The main dispositions of learning consist of the commitment to diversity, commitment to ethics, commitment to the teaching profession, and knowing the philosophies and theories of education. Throughout a semester of a number of speakers, class documents, and Martin Haberman’s Star Teachers, I feel like I have learned how important these dispositions truly are for the success of a teacher and what I need to work on to better myself to become a true star educator. The first disposition of teaching is the commitment to diversity. Commitment to diversity is a strong point of mine because I have first handedly seen the benefits of diversity in the schools. In one hand I went to a middle school that was about 30% African American, 25% Hispanic, and 45% White. On the other hand I went to a high school that was almost 95% White, 4% African American, and 1% Hispanic. I feel like the students I went to school with in the diverse community had a more open mind about society in a whole which clearly made for better learning. I also observed that the teachers at the diverse school seemed to have...
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...a set of dreams, ideals, and aspirations. Organizations have implemented vision statements into their strategic business plans to provide the direction and purpose of their future. This paper will reflect my role as a leader of the University of Missouri-College of Veterinary Medicine. I will create a vision statement, supporting values statement, and a communication plan to deliver to the stakeholders; providing brief summaries of each key along the way. Creating a Compelling Vision A Review of the Organization The University of Missouri-College of Veterinary Medicine is located in Columbia, MO. We are the only College of Veterinary Medicine in Missouri; established in 1844. We offer a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) program for students interested in pursuing a career in the veterinary field. The program starts with students spending two years in classroom and lab work, then two years of full-time clinical training. The college offers educational services and operates the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. The teaching hospital serves several functions for the school. It provides services for small animals, equine and food animal for Columbia resident pet owners and farmers in the surrounding areas. The teaching hospital is also a good resource for our students to receive the hands on experience needed for future job placement. Our Core Values Our core values are teaching, healing, discovery and service. Our mission is “to promote and protect the health...
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...Educational Philosophies Elizabeth Howell Liberty University What is the philosophy of education? It is a set of ideas and beliefs that guides teachers’ actions and provides a framework for thinking about educational issues. (Kauchak and Eggen, 197) Teachers use philosophy everyday in their classrooms. From the time the first student enters their room until the last student walks out, philosophy is affecting the way the teacher runs his/her classroom and how they interact with their students. There are four different types of educational philosophies: Perennialism, Essentialism, Progressivism, and Social reconstuctionism. There are also five classroom applications that help teachers decide which philosophies are used while they teach. They are educational goals, curriculum, teaching methods, learning environment and assessment. My educational goal is to develop problem solving, decision making and other life skills. This is progressivism. Progressivism is an educational philosophy emphasizing real-world problem solving and individual development. I feel that knowing the curriculum is important but it is just as important to teach the students how to use those skills in the real world. We have to help students to develop social skills as well as academic knowledge. Progressivism says that the purpose of schooling is to develop students as completely as possible—physically, intellectually, socially and emotionally. I completely agree with this statement. While...
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...by providing an environment that supports risk-taking, diversity, and encourages dialogue (sharing of ideas). The implications of my philosophy of education will manifest in the development of the students, because I am prepared to overcome any limitations to bring the students together around a subject. The classroom will foster the concepts of communication, listening, cooperative learning, and the respect of differences. I will create a productive and inclusive learning environment ensuring that I contribute more than simply transmitting information. I hope the students will gain a perspective that goes beyond oneself or one's own community. I hope the students gain the ability of self-expression, self-knowledge, self-discipline, and a deep understanding of the subjects they have all gathered around. The skills I hope the students will take from my method of teaching are discovery, problem-solving, inquiry, and discussion skills. I will implement the social context of cooperative learning. I will teach on the principles of diversity and inclusion. I will encourage the students to practice human relations and address problems. It is my belief that students who learn from a process of cooperative learning will gain more than just knowledge. The students will gain a better social complex that fosters inclusive meritocracy. The philosophy of incorporating a social context of cooperative learning should ultimately...
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...Personal Educational Philosophy One’s personal educational philosophy reflects one’s beliefs about instruction and curriculum. Those beliefs are the result of personal preference, level of training, and individual understandings about how children learn. Additionally, the teaching environment influences one’s philosophy; there are certain non-negotiable aspects of both curriculum and instruction that are under the control of district, state and federal administrations. My own philosophy is no different, my beliefs and understandings have grown and changed as I gained experience. Certain requirements of my school and public schools in general have affected my philosophy; I have adapted and modified for what is, to make my philosophy compatible with reality. The results of my philosophy assessment, as seen on the chart below, did not surprise me. My beliefs fit into pattern four (Wiles, Bondi, & Sowell, 2002) which in my case is an inverted “U” shape. That I appear to have strong beliefs in different systems is consistent with my own understandings of philosophy. Perennialism is the weakest strand of my philosophy, closely followed by idealism, which suggests that I do not agree with highly structured teacher directed learning. Interestingly, my beliefs regarding realism and existentialism nearly equally flank my strongest beliefs which fall into the experimentalism category. Since I view experimentalism as a combination of realism and existentialism, the pattern seems to...
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