My Philosophy of a teacher. What makes a good instructor? There are lots of factors‚ which determine the answer to this question‚ and one of the most important aspects of being a good teacher is‚ I believe‚ the teaching strategy of a teacher. I think that teachers play a very important role in molding the career of a student emotionally‚ technically and intellectually. A good teacher is a person who works with a single powerful goal in mind: working for the best interests of all the students‚ which
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Philosophy of Education Thomas Jefferson once said “genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration.” I believe it is this 1% inspiration that we must find‚ as teachers‚ in the youth of today. That way‚ we can give them the motivation to unlock the 99% perspiration inside themselves. After all‚ without that 1% inspiration‚ you have no reason to perspire. Teaching requires a certain kind of patience‚ understanding‚ and willingness to perspire on its’ own. It is not an easy task to uncover that
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My Philosophy of Education The purpose to education is to educate our youth for them to strive and be competitive in the future but also be good citizens. Our schools should teach its students about great leaders and about important issues that occurred in the past. By reading classic books and learning about entrepreneurs and philosophers‚ they would learn about what made these people great and would shape them to be great people. Also‚ they should connect current issues and events in the world
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Reflective Journal 2 Teaching approaches A teaching approach comprises the principles and methods used for the delivery of lessons and very often it is influenced by the information and skill learned and nonetheless the enthusiasm felt by the teacher herself. As an aspiring teacher‚ I have always been awed and motivated by Italian physician and educator‚ Maria Montessori’s philosophy and methods. Montessori’s learning approach is characterized by an emphasis on independence‚ freedom within limits
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Outline: Philosophy of Education I. Introduction A. Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences B. My future classroom C. My role as a male educator II. Definition of Philosophies A. Philosophies 1. Existentialism B. Ways of Knowing 1. Eastern Ways of Knowing a. Chinese thought C. Styles of Teaching 1. Humanism III. Conclusion IV. References Introduction Education is an ongoing process based upon experience. The old adage you learn something new everyday is very true
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My Philosophy of Teaching Every child or adolescent is capable of learning if they receive the proper motivation and instruction. “A teacher’s personal philosophy of education is a critical element in his or her approach to guiding children along the path of enlightenment.”- Barbra Wilt. My philosophy of education gives me the attitude needed to support students during their journey as a life long learner. I strongly believe that education is about contributing to children’s ability to think
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It is better to guide students than to lecture them. As a progressive teacher‚ I will serve as an assistant or partner and guide students in learning. Students should have considerable freedom to determine what and how they learn. This is does not meant the teachers do not provide some structure in the class or that students do whatever they want. I will see where the students are and lead them to where they should be by the end of the year. I believe a teacher should use various methods to instruct
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Transformational Learning Theory of Adult Education Introduction Transformational learning is a relatively new and thoroughly modern yet evolving learning theory‚ with timeless implications for the educator. Developed initially by Jack Mezirow‚ it is a theory that involves‚ at its core‚ a shift in beliefs‚ deep self reflection and a discourse of that reflection. This constructivist-based process of making sense of the world is in stark contrast to simply acquiring knowledge. Most assume that Transformational
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creative ways faculty members at Vanderbilt are using technology to enhance their students’ learning. In the scene described above‚ Owen Professor David Owens‚ along with Professor Bart Victor‚ use video conferencing to bring an international guest speaker to their organization studies seminar. Across the University‚ faculty are using technology to help students master subjects from elementary and secondary school instruction to bioengineering to structural equation modeling. They are developing their
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winter scene and February’s calendar." How significant is this? Explain. (13 May‚ p. 158) Personally‚ I believe that Mrs. Jones having the February calendar and a winter scene up in the middle of May has a great deal of negative significance. The way a teacher prepares and maintains the look‚ layout‚ and function of their classroom displays noticeable characteristics of the effort‚ consideration‚ and motivation they place in their job and their student’s education. Creating a fun and interactive classroom
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