Philosophy
of Education
Every educator should have a
core set of personal beliefs on education. It is
important to be aware of your own educational philosophy since it helps you
focus on why you make decisions that plan and implement learning. Each
day, I see clearly my views and values on education and development.
I
believe that each student has the capacity to accomplish
any goal that is set for them as long as they feel connected to what they are
learning; without a link between the students and material, the interest is
lost and the learning is harder and may take more time.
I
believe a developing child builds cognitive structures, or
schemes, that connect previous knowledge and/or experiences to new knowledge.
This connection cultivates the student's understanding and responding to his or
her environment.
I
believe as an educator to have positive expectations for
yourself and your students. To achieve learning in the classroom, I must carry
faith in the ability in each student and reach for their success. Teachers who
set high expectations for their students will receive higher achievement from
their students.
I
believe as an educator it is important to help students
reach their fullest potential.
I
believe a classroom should be an environment where students feel
safe, comfortable, willing to take educational risks, be presented with new
opportunities, and not be afraid to share their thoughts and ideas.
I
believe as an educator I should to try and encourage
students to discover life principles by themselves and help them make life
applications. I must try to give them the opportunity to have dialogue among
their peers and with myself about their personal experience, previous
knowledge, and cultural beliefs. When you are able to build relationships and
learn from one another, you can find similarities, build rapport, and enrich
the learning process.
I
believe an educator must walk alongside their students to
create effective and meaningful dialogue about learning. Teacher-driven
instruction and student-centered instruction are both needed, collaboratively
in the classroom.
I
believe to be the guide on the side, not the sage on the
stage.
I
believe it is important to create “learning intimacy”
for my students. Students who exemplify passion and spirit for learning are
more willing to pursue higher education.
I
believe in the PURPLE STRATEGY. There are two entities
involved in the purple strategy - the school combined (blue) with the
role of the home (green). When those two influences are
combined the learning & motivation towards education occurs. You need
both to meet all the needs of the child.
I
believe technology is an effective and innovative tool for the
classroom.
I
believe we as teachers must stretch ourselves if we are going to
stretch our students.
I
believe in the order of higher critical thinking.
I believe teaching provides opportunities
growth, learning, and change.
In my classroom,
I want to instill faith in themselves, hope in the future, and love of
learning. When I am able to share my passion with them, I hope my experiences
can help educate, influence, teach life applications needed for success. It is important to know where you are going
and what you want to do. Education provides a key.
