My Educational Philosophy
My philosophy of education represents an eclectic mix of personal observations and experiences, opinions and beliefs. As an older, non-traditional student, I possess a wide array of experiences that color my beliefs and give me perspectives that are unique and quite possibly unconventional among the younger attitudes that surround me. I am not very receptive of conventional wisdom; instead choosing, for right or wrong, to reason out my own ideologies and philosophies. My fervent desire is to teach and mentor young minds, however, I do not look to the professional associations of education to guide or instruct me on the current methodology that is in vogue – much like Socrates, and perhaps just as irritatingly, I prefer to examine ideas and think for myself. That perhaps is reflected in the duality of teaching that I strongly advocate. My “essentialist” side urges me to provide my charges with a strong framework of fundamental knowledge that can act as a setting for the critical thinking skills that my “social reconstuctionist” side endeavors to train. The minds that we address today truly are the ones to shape tomorrow’s society.
One of the most frustrating conditions that I have observed is the lack of respect that “educators as professionals” receive. After much reflection, I have come to the opinion that much of what causes people to disregard the teaching profession is self-inflicted. We, as educators, wish to reach as many of our pupils with as much information as we can. This strong desire makes us susceptible to “pseudoscientific” unproven ideology, ever-changing popular methodology and perpetual, often unnecessary, reforms. How can we expect a society to respect our profession ...
... middle of paper ...
...ower of passing along knowledge and provoking wonder. I hold many strong opinions and personal beliefs about a profession that I burn passionately for. And yet, I realize that my beliefs are still evolving, perhaps perpetually so as my experiences continue to grow. I have already been forced to confront several of my own prejudices and preconceptions as I learn to individualize my approach to teaching. None of the professionals that I have met thus far have been able to completely separate themselves from the students who march through their door each day. As each school year draws to a close, the evolution of not only the students but that of the teacher becomes apparent. My ideas on the philosophy of teaching represent this space and time and the experiences that I currently possess. Who knows what my students will be able to teach me over the coming years?
The positive outcomes were because of the trading of new crops and new animals (Doc 5 and Doc 8). Europeans adopted crops from the Americas, which led to changes in their cuisines (Doc 8). Several crops were exchanged between the old and new world, but one of the most important crops in Europe were potatoes (Doc 5). Potatoes could be left non-harvested until they were ready to be eaten, therefore allowing Europeans to avoid paying taxes since tax was not charged for not yet harvested crops (Doc 8). Animals such as pigs, horses, cattle, and sheep also had a significant impact of the environment (Doc 5). They were useful animals, which could reproduce without being hindered by other predators (Doc 8). Pigs could be used as a source of food, and horses allowed for battle and faster travel (Doc 8). Trading between the old and new world at first was a benefit but eventually caused great economical
During the war jewish families were forced to abandon their homes and all their possessions, and eventually they even lose their humanity and grips on life.
significant contact was made between the Jewish and Iranian cultures. And it is evident in the Bible that Jewish thinking changed after the Exile. During the Exile, Jews had to change not only how they worshipped, since they no longer had their temple or the animal sacrifices which had been at the center of their faith, but also how they thought about God. The Jewish concept of God as their tribal protector, who would save them from being conquered or exiled, had to undergo revision.
The Columbian Exchange was one of the most influential periods of time in American and world history. Food, plants, animals, metals and a numerous amount of diseases were all brought forth into the New and Old Worlds. The amount of goods and services that were sold and transferred during the years of the Columbian Exchange were uncalculatable. A lot of global change erected from the Columbian Exchange and with the exchange came a never ending connection between the Old and New Worlds that ran deeper than the ocean they had to travel across. There were many new cultural, social, political, and economic connections that were made between the Americas and the Caribbean to Europe, Asia, and Africa. People of different upbringings told stories.
According to Boykin “Caring is the foundation of nursing” (Boykin et al, 2011), and it is the nurses’ responsibility to understand what it means to be caring toward patients, which can be achieved through having professional communication skills. Not only does not being able to communicate affect the patient, but also it affects how the nurse is able to do his or her job to the best they can. Smith and Pressman say that the Institute of Medicine has released reports, which stress, “good communication is critical to ensuring safe and reliable nursing” (Smith & Pressman, 2010). Bad communication skills have the potential to be more dangerous to the patient and can in tern make a life-threateni...
Medication errors are and continue to be a substantial problem in the health care setting. The definition of a medication error is “any preventable event that may cause or lead to inappropriate medication use or patient harm” (Brady, 2009). These errors are one of the major causes of harm to a patient while they are in the hospital. Medication errors is not a foreign concept to nursing, and the profession has come a long way in bettering the safety of the medication administration process. However, there is still a staggering number of medication errors that are happening daily. “About 15% of adverse events occurring in hospitals are related to medications” and an estimated 98,000 people in the U.S. die each year from medical errors with a
I know that as I grow and learn as a teacher my theory on education will change and grow with me. I know that the best thing that I can bring to the table when it comes to being a teacher is the willingness to learn along with my students on what works best for us in our classroom, what is important to us when it comes to learning, and to change what needs to be change in order to have a positive learning environment for my student. The most important thing as a teacher I will bring with me into my classroom is the unwavering desire to help to guide, shape, and above all foster a love of learning in my
When we talk about education, we remember our teachers of elementary, middle and high school because they left their mark on our lives, and are who we truly taught things that even we , and we have to our knowledge, is that the main purpose of my philosophy educational. The basis of my educational philosophy pragmatism. The goal of education for pragmatists is the socialization of the individual and the transmission of cultural ideas of man to new generations. In this way, new generations have no need to repeat it step by step, the experiences of their ancestors (Riestra, 1970). The school must be active in developing critical thinking in the learner. This should not be a passive entity in the process of their education, you must learn to learn . The school must prepare students for this interaction with their environment that is always changing.
In a society where kids must go to school up to the collegiate level, teaching is an impactful career choice. Teachers help contour the minds of future leaders of the world. Furthermore, teachers play a crucial role in guiding students to the knowledge, skills, and abilities they need to succeed in life, and teachers lead students to make informed decisions on any topic the meet in the future. As a teacher, a person must relinquish their knowledge onto students. Finally, they must prepare their students for all the obstacles they will face later in life.
Becoming a teacher was not something I always knew I wanted. As I approached an age where I really started considering what I would like to do for a career I only knew that I did not want to work in an office behind a desk all day. I wanted a job that would be interactive, challenging and exciting. I also knew I wanted a job that would be important and would somehow contribute to the world in an important way. I thought being a teacher; particularly a teacher in the primary levels would fulfill those hopes and goals assuming I dedicate myself to becoming an effective teacher who has a positive influence on the lives of my students.
Upon entering the field of education, I am faced with many questions. Will the students like me? Will I have a large class? Will I be a good teacher? A few of the questions that definitely need to be answered before I enter the classroom, are what methods should I use to teach? What aspects of which methods will work best for me? What philosophy best exemplifies the way I want to bestow the learning process to my students? In my quest to become an elementary teacher I shall use a variety of aspects from past philosophers of education. As long as each child is learning, I feel that I am fulfilling my goal, and a difference is being made, I am on my way to a successful classroom.
Upon being faced with the task of writing my philosophy of teaching, I made many attempts to narrow the basis for my philosophy down to one or two simple ideas. However, I quickly came to the realization that my personal teaching philosophy stems from many other ideas, philosophies, and personal experiences. I then concentrated my efforts on finding the strongest points of my personal beliefs about teaching and what I have learned this semester, and came up with the following.
When thinking of a philosophy of teaching, four major issues need to be considered. Those issues are one’s views on education, the role of the teacher, teaching and learning, and on the children. This is something that someone entering the teaching profession needs to give serious thought to and realize the importance that this will hold in the future. The following essay will express my philosophy of teaching.
Those who look to the profession as a career would need to nourish these perceptions in order to prevail over the negative aspects that surround the profession. The process of teaching goes far beyond the presentation of facts, it includes the dedication of both heart and time. While compensation and working conditions are the main downfalls in teaching, there are many other situations that cause individuals to turn away from the profession. Teaching is obviously a hard complex job and the individuals who answer the call, encounter many frustrations. They are required to first develop goals for classroom instruction and with these goals develop lesson plans, while implementing effective classroom management (appropriate discipline). They must also monitor and nourish the special needs of every child, and stay current on educational advancements and topic knowledge. Imagine trying to su...
I believe that education should be looked as as a desire to acquire all possible knowledge, not as a requirement or something that can be formally examined by standardized tests. There are numerous ways that children learn and I want to be able to encourage as much learning as possible for each child. I believe that using many methods of instruction is the most effective way of teaching to these various ways of learning. These methods include group work, hands-on activities, buddy work, etc. Assessment of children should follow the same idea. When children get the chance to perform on different assessments, they can adequately show their strengths and weaknesses. I do not wish to rely on tests only to assess the students in my class. Some types of assessment that I think should be inlcuded in a classroom are journals, presentations, projects and interviews. I also think that the classroom should be run with the help of the children. By distributing jobs among the children and everyone participating in the classroom, the students will form a sense of togetherness. This will eventually create a community within the classroom. I feel that this community of learners is essential for the students to perform effectively and efficiently. They will feel comfortable in the environment and will not be afraid to take risks or ask questions. The teacher will also be a member of this community and will not be seen as unapproachable or as the only leader.