My Philosophy of Education Several experiences have influenced my philosophy of education. Some of these experiences have been good, others have not, but they have all proved invaluable in shaping my methods of teaching. As a non-traditional student, I have learned many lessons since being out in the “real world” that have changed my opinions about learning and teaching. I believe in Social Reconstructionism, Progressivism, and discipline in the classroom. I desire to become a high school teacher because I feel that students at this age needs a positive role model and someone they can speak to without talking down to them. I want to encourage my students every step of the way, as they bolster their confidence in themselves and their ability to make the right decisions. Students at this age do not understand the importance of their education and take it for granted at this stage of their life. My father instilled in me a passion for learning, at a very young age. I want to share this enthusiasm with my students. I would like to specialize in science because of all the scientific discoveries that are being made today and yet to come. As a Social Reconstructionist, I believe the curriculum should address the global issues and social problems that science can create. Some discussion topics for my class would include animal testing, cloning, genetic research, DNA research, water and air pollution, and overpopulation. My students would research the topic and its effects, prepare a paper, give a speech, and lead the class discussion of the topic sharing their own viewpoint. This process would develop my students’ critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills. By employing class discussions, cooperati... ... middle of paper ... ...ial in the lives of their students. I want to be a positive influence in the development of every student’s education. Being an idealistic person, I want to be so much for my students; a teacher that shows caring, compassion, a helper with their problems, and a positive role model. After my students leave my classroom, I want them to know more than just a few vocabulary words that they memorized for a test. I want to provide my students with a solid foundation that they can continue to build upon long after they have left my classroom. I never want my students to later struggle to fill in the gaps of their education because I was an inadequate teacher. Above all else, I want to pass on to my students my love and joy for learning, and help them to see that education is the key to their future endeavors. "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" by Gordon Lightfoot.
... of that were true then the growth of the occurring is an argument of the American newspaper dealing with the most severe dispute ever before. The internet is slowly taking away from the traditional sources of advertising revenue, making the newspapers go out of business, people are getting laid-off and other try to make sense of it all trying to figure out how the newspapers can survive the digital age. Now, on the other hand some newspapers have made to most out the revolution of the twentieth century.
Like many of Poe's other works, the Tell-Tale Heart is a dark story. This particular one focuses on the events leading the death of an old man, and the events afterwards. That's the basics of it, but there are many deep meanings hidden in the three page short story. Poe uses techniques such as first person narrative, irony and style to pull off a believable sense of paranoia.
Have you heard of the original version of “Tell Tale Heart?” Well there are two versions of it the original, and the rewritten one. You might of read both and wondered which one was true.
Over the past twenty years, the Australian newspaper industry has changed significantly, yet remains to be one of the nation’s integral cultural industries. According to Roy Morgan Research (2015), newspapers continue to wield great influence since they reach 12.3 million of 23.8 million Australian residents each week (Australian Bureau of Statistics 2015). One of the impetuses of the changing newspaper landscape is media ‘convergence’: the dissolving distinctions between media systems, content, and trade (Cunningham &Turnbull 2014). This essay will argue that over the past twenty years, the Australian newspaper industry has been in decline, firstly because advertising revenue has decreased as technological advancements supplant the printed
This is the time for the newspaper industry, The Economist in particularly, to fully explore alternative news delivery platforms, such as mobile phone and the Internet. “Old media” is no longer support the demand, and people tend to use more tablets and mobile phone rather than buy printed newspapers (Musil, 2013). Nevertheless, a simple change of platform is not guarantee of success.
As our society progressively expands, so does technology along with our needs in regards to different preferences in how we obtain news. While some remain loyal to more traditional ways such as TV news, radio, and newspapers, we have a new and high demand of those who seek information from other resources like snapchat, google, twitter, etc. While the number of staff members declining in the newspaper business might seem like a negative thing, it might not be as adverse as people believe. The article by Hare comments how 27 years ago there was a staff of 350, since then they have only retained roughly 100 employees. Those who remain employed in the newsroom are given the opportunity to do more substantial work than ever before. Despite the
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.
My philosophy at this point is progressivism. William James and John Dewey are accredited for developing the characteristically American philosophy that is progressivism. Progressivism relies on the theory that the student should be the focal point. By adjusting the curriculum and teaching techniques to reflect the student’s needs and interests, the teacher is encouraging the student’s desire to learn. Another theory of progressivism is that of a democratic system. Students will fare better in life if they are exposed to the ideas and cultures of different ethnicities and personalities early. By encouraging group work, instead of solo work that will lead to competitions, the students will be more open minded and will be better prepared for the diverse world.
Ever since I was a little girl, I knew that in my future I wanted to become a teacher. I always looked up to my teachers, especially the ones I had in elementary school. I even played 'school' with my friends and pretended I had my own classroom. I loved being in charge. During a summer, I was given the opportunity to work as an Energy Express mentor and work with a group of eight children. This was one of the most wonderful experiences I have ever been through. I was a mentor to help guide the children, and by the end of the summer I felt as if I had really accomplished something. I am planning to pursue a career in elementary education. I love children, and just knowing that as a teacher I could make a difference in someone's life means so much to me.
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.
Many people believe journalism is just newspaper, books, and reporting, but it is much more than that. The only way news station can stay intact is because of journalism. The journalists feed those stories, which then are broadcasted on TV or the radio. Taking out that first medium slows down the process of retrieving that information (Holm, 2001, pg. 68). With lower funding towards the industry, it cuts out a middle man that is crucial in the news, broadcasting, and entertainment process. It even has affected major companies too. CNN who revolves around reporting cut half of their stories packages down from 2007 to 2012 because of declines in the budgets for journalists (Anderson, 2004, pg. 63). The industry has also taken a huge hit because in 2012 30% of the industry was cut down and no more than 40,000 journalists were full-time (Anderson, 2004, pg. 63). That affects daily news stories and has made major players in the newspaper business drop out purely because it cannot support to keep running. With the declining numbers, it would seem as if the industry has taken a dive, but the industry itself hasn’t lost any content it is more around the fact that the people believe they do not need journalism anymore. That is because of the internet age, and how basically all the world’s information can be at one’s fingertips. All the information can be found on the internet, and with social media, many people believe they can find something if they look hard enough, which is a statement that is mostly true. Also with this renaissance of information people get their information faster through things like social media, which has taken a toll on journalism (Grabowicz, 2014). Things like twitter can document things happening at any given moment, and journalism takes longer than typing a tweet. This move to the amateurish content has resulted in a travesty for the
Millions of people use various online news organizations as their primary sources for local, national and world news. Most newspapers have an online version which is much more convenient to consumers than the print version. News on the Internet can be updated immediately as events unfold, whereas printed papers are already out of date before they are even delivered by the paperboy. Sometimes the newspaper is only good for lining the cage of a parakeet by the time it is de...
The newspaper industry presaged its decline after the introduction of the television and televised broadcasting in the 1950s and then after the emergence of the internet to the public in the 1990s and the 21st century with its myriad of media choices for people. Since then the readership of printed media has declined whilst digital numbers continue to climb. This is mostly due to television and the internet being able to offer immediate information to viewers and breaking news stories, in a more visually stimulating way with sound, moving images and video. Newspapers are confined to paper and ink and are not considered as ‘alive’ as these other mediums.
However, Nieman Journalism Lab proves that 96% of newsreading is done in print editions (Journalism.about.com, 2014). According to The Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) which was released in 2014, newspaper circulation has increas...
Many newspapers across the country have had yearly decreases in readership and circulation numbers for years. These decreases have added up causing newspaper editors to worry.