Philosophy of Education

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Philosophy of Education

In today’s society a good, well rounded education is what every child needs

to succeed. The classroom environment, the curriculum, and the way the

classroom is managed are all important factors that contribute to the quality

of education that a child receives.

I believe that the learning environment is very important to a child’s desire

to learn. Like Rousseau, I think that education should take place in a rural

setting when possible. Ideally the classes would be small, consisting of

fifteen to twenty students. This allows for a more intimate relationship

between the student and the teacher. By this I mean there is more time for

individualized instruction. I also feel that the school environment should be

open and bright. When I attended high school there were no windows in the

building. This made me feel imprisoned and uncomfortable.

Another important factor is the curriculum that is taught. Like the

essentialists, I believe that literature, history, foreign language, religion,

math, and science are all very important. I also agree with reconstructionists,

requiring current events and government. It is very important to know and

understand what is happening in the world and in our own country.

When it comes to vocational training I have a humanistic point of view. A

student have somewhat of an idea about what they want to do in life. If these

children do not plan to attend college, they should be allowed to enroll in a

vocational training field of their choice.

Another subject that is not mentioned but one that I feel to be very

important is drug education. I feel that our educational system does not

spend enough time covering drugs and how dangerous they can be. One

chapter in a health book is not enough. I feel it should be taught in depth for

at least a semester. In this country there is a constantly growing drug

problem. If children could learn more about the effects of drugs, maybe it

could help them to make better decisions concerning drugs.

Classroom management is another key factor to a child’s education. I

believe in a structured classroom environment. Many states are now setting

standards that the students and schools must meet. Therefore I feel that a

good mix of direct instruction and hands-on type of activities are best for

this situation. I also feel students should be held accountable for their actions

in the classroom; rewarded for exceptional behavior and punished for

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