Personal Philosophy Of Education Research Paper
My Personal Education Philosophy A teacher's personal philosophy of education is an essential part of his/her approach to guiding students in their educational experience. There are several distinctive philosophies in the field of education, the most influential being essentialism, perennialism, progressivism, existentialism and behaviorism. Each belief system offers valuable insights for anyone in the field of education and my educational philosophy is a mixture of various aspects of each philosophy. In my opinion, creativity, knowledge of the subject matter, and classroom management skills are required of an effective teacher. The three major philosophies that create the foundation of my philosophy are essentialism, progressivism and
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Skinner, the father of behaviorism, believed that proper motivation does not come from within, rather it is the reinforcing opportunities of the environment that serve to strengthen or reduce behaviors. The skill of the teacher creates an environment where appropriate reinforcers contribute to learning and establish acceptable behavior within the classroom. By positive reinforcement, students will behave well toward one another, sit quietly and listen, and participate when needed. These behaviors are just as essential as learning the curriculum (something I can certainly attest to from my experience as a teacher). My educational philosophy is a mixture of the various major educational philosophies. Attention to curriculum, individual student needs, and the ability to effectively manage classroom behavior, are the main staples of a good teacher as well as the understanding that all students can achieve some level of success as long as they are encouraged and nurtured in various types of progress and achievements. Creating a community of respect, founded on tolerance and openness is a key element of a successful classroom. My experiences as a teacher have allowed me to utilize my educational philosophy and helped me gain a greater understanding
Skinner, the father of behaviorism, believed that proper motivation does not come from within, rather it is the reinforcing opportunities of the environment that serve to strengthen or reduce behaviors. The skill of the teacher creates an environment where appropriate reinforcers contribute to learning and establish acceptable behavior within the classroom. By positive reinforcement, students will behave well toward one another, sit quietly and listen, and participate when needed. These behaviors are just as essential as learning the curriculum (something I can certainly attest to from my experience as a teacher). My educational philosophy is a mixture of the various major educational philosophies. Attention to curriculum, individual student needs, and the ability to effectively manage classroom behavior, are the main staples of a good teacher as well as the understanding that all students can achieve some level of success as long as they are encouraged and nurtured in various types of progress and achievements. Creating a community of respect, founded on tolerance and openness is a key element of a successful classroom. My experiences as a teacher have allowed me to utilize my educational philosophy and helped me gain a greater understanding