Philosophy Statement
Each and every person in this world goes through life and has certain beliefs and values that they follow. Thus, each day we are constantly entering situations where our philosophies must be put into action. One of the main situations your philosophy will be put into action is in your profession. With aspirations of becoming an educator one day, I came up with a philosophy on education. This philosophy includes everything from teaching, students, the classroom environment and school in general. Each topic included in my philosophy is very important to me and is the way I think schools should be ran and students should be taught. Secondary education is currently my intended major and includes grades 6 to 12. These students should have a basic understanding of the school system before they enter my classroom. They will have their favorite ways to learn subjects and will also know what ways of learning material bore them. When teaching students, I plan on being as interactive as possible with them. Technology is advancing daily and some of the possibilities involving technology in the classroom are endless. My students will constantly be doing activities on the computer, watching short video clips, and movies as a means of instruction. Another belief I have on teaching is each student should be taught and curriculum should be changed based on their skill level and prior knowledge of the subject being taught. Constantly teaching the same material to your
As a student of education, I have been able to gather many ideas and opinions about practices and ideals I want to implement in my future classroom. My philosophies about education are still being formed and continually change with every class I visit and with every educator I encounter. My ideas, admittedly, come from random experiences and intangible texts, but as I gain more experience in the field through my courses, my philosophies about teaching will become more clearly defined. These few ideas I have now will undoubtedly be added upon as I enter student teaching and my professional career, nevertheless, they are concepts of which I hope to never lose sight.
Why schools should not suspened students Why do schools suspened students?Why don’t they learn why the person did what they did? Should schools change the suspencion procees? So many people get suspened and then dropout because they get suspened more than once. Although it may be more less expensive to suspened kids, Schools should not suspened the kids, because More likly to dropout, restorative justice, and guns. First schools should not suspened students from school because it’s less expensive.
I believe that all students should be given the opportunity to excel to their greatest possible potential. I also feel that there is no one hundred percent correct philosophy on education. However I do agree with many of the ideas of the six primary philosophical views. The child as and individual is the basis of my teaching philosophy. This is I feel, that each child has specific needs that need to be dealt with in a specific manner. The teacher needs to look at each child individually to decide how what is the best way to reach that child this is why my particular philosophy incorporates a variety of ideas from others such
In my philosophy I will talk about the goals of teaching and ways to accomplish them. Also I will describe how I feel about public education, what kind of teacher is the best,how young children learn and develop,how best i plan to teach them and what school system works the best because of
Teaching” ranks amongst the nation’s top five prestigious professions where one is involved in shaping the future of a country. Volumes of articles, books, papers, and anthologies have been written; websites developed; and conferences held about teaching techniques and methodologies, learning strategies, and last but not least, teaching philosophies. With this background I would be naïve to think that I could come up with an original, concise, beautifully eloquent, and perfectly structured teaching philosophy. Hence, I describe a philosophy that works for me. Alice Omaggio Hadley writes in 1993 that the continuing struggle to understand, clarify, and articulate one’s beliefs and practices is at the very heart of being a teacher and a researcher. My first academic teaching experience began in my tenth grade on a teacher’s day when my teachers selected a few senior students from the senior-most class to tutor fellow students and juniors on a one-on-one basis so that the regular teachers could get a well earned day off rest on that auspicious day. From that humble beginning many, many years ago to an active teacher today has been a Long Odyssey. Certain qualities that I distinctly possess like my extrovert nature and zeal towards helping my classmates and other tutoring activities through my academic career has slowly developed the “teacher” in me. I firmly believe that the best way to learn is to teach and one continues to learn all through one’s life. In addition to faculty
Like a good business plan, every teacher should have a personal educational philosophy in place. Witcher, Sewall, Arnold, and Travers in Teaching, leading and learning: It’s all about philosophy (2001) say that a
Education opens the door for endless opportunities. Children begin learning long before they enter the classroom. The school years are used to continuously expand their learning and educate them to be a functioning member of society. I believe every child has the right to receive quality education through quality instruction. Teachers hold one of the most powerful roles in society. Teachers spend more time shaping children each day than many parents do. Therefore, it is vital for teachers to set high expectations, model these expectations, and do everything in their power to help students achieve these expectations. As an educator, I make a commitment to my students on the first day of every school
My philosophy for education is for my young students to experience enjoyment, appreciation, and respect every day in my class so they will look forward to attending and participating in school.
In Education, I feel that each and every child should be considered as a unique individual. Children need secure, stimulating and caring atmospheres so that may grow maturely, intellectually, physically and socially. This is one of the main reasons I have chosen to become a teacher. Employers usually search for certain skills, qualities, talents in characteristics when looking for potential teachers and I feel that I possess many. I am a very organized individual; I have a lot of patience and experience in dealing with fast paced and stressful environments. I have a true passion for teaching and children, early childhood education allows me to channel back to my childhood and make children excited about education. I have a work ethic that does not quit and a strong willingness to reflect. With that being said, I have a true understanding of being able to ask myself why things went the way that they did, both on good days and bad days. The purpose of developing an educational philosophy is that it defines the purpose and focus of an educational institution. It typically becomes a part of the mission statement which defines which subject material is being taught. An institutional philosophy is also able to how subjects are taught and most importantly the values that are taught along with the subjects being covered. I feel that teaching beliefs are tied to teaching behaviors are very minimal and as the educator becomes more experienced they become less sensitive.
My philosophy of education is something that has been evolving and changing for the past few years. I believe that our experiences make us who we are and shape what we believe in. Therefore, when I began college and the education program I was very uncertain of my philosophy on education. This lack of philosophy simply came from not having much experience in the education field besides my high school early childhood education program. After completing various amounts of field experiences in different school districts, different grade levels, and in many different communities, my philosophy is much clearer to me, however, I believe it is something that is ever changing. From my experiences, I believe my philosophy begins with knowing your students
I believe that the fundamental goal of teaching is to provide a safe environment that allows students to meet their fullest potential in every aspect of their life. My job as an educator is to meet each child’s unique needs in a way that allows them to feel safe and secure to share ideas and take risks when it comes to their own education. I believe that as a teacher I should act as a guide to students’ learning rather than a dictator to it. I also believe that a child’s natural curiosity should direct their learning and impact what they choose to do. The final aspect that I believe is a must have in the classroom is a respect for all people and things. As a role-model for the students, I must show them how
Aristotle once said, “The one exclusive sign of thorough knowledge is the power of teaching.” Teaching enables students to gain the intelligence needed to excel in life. I believe that a teacher’s philosophy of education is a crucial role in his or her approach to leading students on their educated path. A philosophy of education is the set of beliefs that every school and every teacher stand behind. The certain philosophy that one chooses provides the answers to many vital questions, such as the purpose of schooling, a teacher’s role, and what should be taught in the classroom.
Since taking my first few educational courses in education, I have realized that my philosophy on education changes as I learning more about the profession I have entered. Every time I think I have come to a final belief statement, I learn something new about teaching and sometimes the things I learn causes me to alter my philosophy. Therefore, I will share with you what I believe about teaching and what I’ve learned at this point.
To be a great educator does not only consist of having a meaningful philosophy. A great educator should be able to challenge themselves and others with regards to a philosophy. John Dewey was a man of great character, an American philosopher of the twentieth century, whose ideas have been influential on educational reform. His quote: "Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself" contains a moral in which I completely agree with. John Dewey and I both share a common belief about education for young children, and this belief is based on the idea that education and life are interrelated, not separated. I am confident enough to say that I still remain a student, not just in the literal classroom, but in life. As students, and as teachers, we all embark a continuous life-long developmental journey to find self-realization. Self-realization involves the discovery of hidden potential, and with this found, much more is possible. As a teacher, however, our duty is to provide children with the confidence they need to find their righteous path toward self-realization. Students give schools it's purpose, and children give me mine. I am confident enough to say that I will foster a well-rounded educational environment for all of my students, in which I will provide children with the skills they need to find self-realization in this complex world.
Before changing gears completely, I would like to focus some attention on some of my personal philosophies and thoughts on education. First, students need nurturing and reinforcement to learn. Additionally, they need excitement and a range of activities to make learning exciting and enjoyable. Also, they need real applications of their knowledge to convince them to continue their educational