My Teaching Philosophy
I would define a philosophy as a system of thought in which one constantly inquires about, reflects upon, and pursues more knowledge of a particular subject; therefore, a philosophy of education would revolve around one’s knowledge, beliefs, and need to know more about education itself. Teachers need a philosophy in order to understand how to teach in an effective manner based on their beliefs. By reviewing the various types of philosophies, teachers can pinpoint which types of philosophies they believe in and use this as a guide when creating lessons.
As an educator, it is my duty to give students a purposeful experience in the classroom. The purpose of education is to provide students with the necessary tools they need to make a positive difference in their lives. These tools could be communication skills, problem solving, critical thinking, and reasoning, to name only a few. Since education does not stop when students leave school, it is apparent that their education continues at home with their families and friends as well.
As someone who believes in both the progressive and existential philosophies on education, I want students to achieve goals that are self-determined. These goals can range from personal to academic to emotional to physical and will be supported through the curriculum that I would put in place. I also want students to gain something each time they have a class with me. One academic goal that I would have for my students would be that each student leaves my class at the end of the year being a more effective communicator. If you can communicate effectively and articulate what you want to say, you can become successful in any avenue of life.
The student in my classroom has much responsibility. Since progressivism and existentialism are grounded in student-centered teaching, students would create goals, make choices about assessments, and actively discover knowledge that is meaningful and relevant to them. Students will be encouraged to work together, try assignments without fear of failure, and develop who they are based on their interests they have expressed to me. Aligning more with progressivism, I want students to focus on who they are as a whole person, not only as a student, and I will use my classroom to further this investigation and development through group learning opportunities and activities.
As the teacher, I will frequently request student feedback, so that I can reflect and make necessary changes to provide students with the best schooling experiences that I am able to deliver. I will create lessons that support and work to further develop students’ strengths and improve upon their weaknesses. I will teach using various multiple intelligences in order to accommodate all types of learners and to motivate students to use various methods of thinking and learning.
As an educator, it is my duty to give students a purposeful experience in the classroom. The purpose of education is to provide students with the necessary tools they need to make a positive difference in their lives. These tools could be communication skills, problem solving, critical thinking, and reasoning, to name only a few. Since education does not stop when students leave school, it is apparent that their education continues at home with their families and friends as well.
As someone who believes in both the progressive and existential philosophies on education, I want students to achieve goals that are self-determined. These goals can range from personal to academic to emotional to physical and will be supported through the curriculum that I would put in place. I also want students to gain something each time they have a class with me. One academic goal that I would have for my students would be that each student leaves my class at the end of the year being a more effective communicator. If you can communicate effectively and articulate what you want to say, you can become successful in any avenue of life.
The student in my classroom has much responsibility. Since progressivism and existentialism are grounded in student-centered teaching, students would create goals, make choices about assessments, and actively discover knowledge that is meaningful and relevant to them. Students will be encouraged to work together, try assignments without fear of failure, and develop who they are based on their interests they have expressed to me. Aligning more with progressivism, I want students to focus on who they are as a whole person, not only as a student, and I will use my classroom to further this investigation and development through group learning opportunities and activities.
As the teacher, I will frequently request student feedback, so that I can reflect and make necessary changes to provide students with the best schooling experiences that I am able to deliver. I will create lessons that support and work to further develop students’ strengths and improve upon their weaknesses. I will teach using various multiple intelligences in order to accommodate all types of learners and to motivate students to use various methods of thinking and learning.