My Philosophy of Education

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My Philosophy of Education

My Philosophy of Education is closely related to what the Essentialists and Perennialists believe. Like the Essentialists, I believe there should be a back to the basics approach to teaching. The curriculum should focus on subjects such as writing, reading, history, science, and math. These are essentials that all students should know. There should be mastery of material of the essential subjects before the students move on to the next grade level. The curriculum should be rigorous and the standards should be set high. The high standards that are set for the students should strengthen the student’s intellect and enhance their moral qualities.

Students should learn of the people who shaped our world and the different roads in which things occurred. Foreign Language is also another important subject for students to learn. Our country is becoming more and more of a melting pot for all cultures and societies. Students should become well-rounded individuals. Schools need to prepare individuals to be valuable members of society. Students should show effort and hard work.

The main goal of the teacher should be motivation. I believe that all students can learn if they are motivated. The teacher should be a role model for the students. Teachers need to give direction and discipline. Discipline needs to be used

for students who don’t stay on task. A teacher should be a mentor and figure that

students should strive to be like. The teacher needs to be enthusiastic about what he

or she is teaching; whether it is a new topic or different subject. This approach should keep the students intrigued and eager to learn. Teachers should install American

virtues, values, and morals. Resp...

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...ly interested. I also believe that students learn in different ways and situations. There should be time for hands on activities. Like the progressivists, field trips and experiments are different ways of teaching the curriculum.

The Great Books, emphasized by the Perennialists, should be explored throughout the curriculum. The students should look deep in the morals and values of the books.

I strongly believe along the lines with William Bagley, the man who popularized essentialism. He believed that a major role of the school was to produce literate and intelligent individuals.

Overall, I believe my philosophy to be closely related to Essentialism. The back to

the basics approach or core curriculum needs to be used throughout schools. The teacher should set the standards and curriculum. I believe this philosophy to be instrumental for all students.

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