Summary: A Sample APA Formatted Philosophy Of Education

Running head1: SAMPLE PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION PAPER

A Sample APA Formatted Philosophy of Education Paper
Future Teacher Lastname
Indiana University Northwest
F200 Examining Self as Teacher
February 2006
A Sample APA Formatted Philosophy of Education Paper
Introduction
The purpose of this paper is to guide you through the process of writing your philosophy of education paper and to demonstrate the correct format. Use it as a template as you write your paper. This page shows you the layout of the first page. Observe how the title is first, followed by the Section Title, which is underlined, and that both are centered. Notice also that the paragraphs are left-justified and indented ½ inch (Cruz & Smith, 2009).
Are you a Perennialist, Progressivist (or Constructivist), Essentialist, Existentialist, or Social Reconstructionist? Are you a purist, border crosser, or eclectic? Your introduction should begin with a thesis statement (the first sentence of this paper is a thesis statement) and be followed by an explanation of why you have identified with a particular school of philosophy. At the end of the introduction, add a transition. This paragraph will introduce the four remaining sections: (a) satisfactions and challenges of the teaching profession, (b) scope of the teaching profession, (c) responsibilities and requirements of teaching, and (d) structure and hierarchy of the profession. It is not necessary to arrange them in this order. As you address each of the four areas (1) tell what you know about the indicator and (2) connect it to your philosophical perspective. Do not make broad generalizations or statements without documenting your
Do you support the Progressivist teacher who serves as a facilitator or the Essentialist teacher who dispenses knowledge and is responsible for motivating students?
Responsibilities and Requirements of Teaching
Begin by stating your legal responsibilities as a teacher (Tables 13.3 and 13.9) and your responsibilities related to social issues (Table 12.8). Next talk about the specific skills a teacher should have (Tables 3.4 to 3.6), or the professional behaviors and attitudes effective teachers possess (Tables 3.7 to 3.9, and Table 5.3). One or two well constructed paragraphs are all you need.
To conclude this section, discuss your philosophy perspective. Are you a Social Reconstructionist who views schools as one of the best agents for initiating transformation in our society? Or, as the Existentialist, will you share your classroom responsibilities with your students in dealing with problems and conflicts?
Structure and Hierarchy of the Teaching