Educational Philosophy

What do you believe about how learning occurs in students? Learning occurs uniquely in each and every student - not every student learns the same way or has the same outlook on learning. Learning is dependent on a specific student’s mind-set, skills, conduct/behavior, and standards. Teachers must set the curriculum to the students needs. The desire to learn must first come from each student’s mind-set. In order for students to learn effectively, they must want to better their education. Also, if students are more vigorous and receive more accountability in their education, in the end, they will learn more. Skills relates to the chart of ZPD and the cognitive theory. Students must realize their potential and apply their ability and capability to complete an obstacle/challenge. Learning also depends on the environment students live in or came from. Many, if not all, college applications require to list your mother and father’s highest level of education. Why? Because studies show that if your parents have a higher level education, you too have the desire to pursue a college career. Now it might be one’s family standards to do so, so this does not under any circumstances stand true for everybody. This situation relates back to Lev Vygotsky’s belief of constructivism that one’s environment is a facilitator of education and advancement.

What do you believe constitutes good teaching? Good teaching is comprised of just a few elements- passion/interest, clarity, wisdom, and recognition of students’ level/evolution. With passion on a particular subject being taught, a teacher can instill that same interest within his/her students. If teachers are not passionate about what they are teaching how can they expect their students to succeed? Pas...

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... what they read, 20% of what they hear, 30% of what they see, 50% of what they see and hear, 70% of what they say and write, and 90% of what they do. These percentages show how vital education is to our society. Whether we are doing, reading, or hearing, education is around us every day. It is our duty as individuals to take what is learned and apply it to society.

In conclusion, education is a desire/responsibility more than anything. If students take more accountability in their education, the will ultimately enhance their future. Without enthusiastic and knowledgeable teachers, students wouldn’t be learning effectively. To become a successful individual in society individuals must take action and want to better themselves through education. If you focus on what is good for you and your future, you’re not only improving yourself, but you’re also improving society.