Philosophically Speaking Paper
Philosophically Speaking
Troy University, Dothan
EDU 4471
Abstract
The effects of Progressivism can be seen in classrooms across the country today in the forms of constructivism, non-graded schools, authentic assessments, block scheduling, and a host of others. The key to the Progressive philosophy focuses on the student’s interests and needs and is based on intrinsic motivation. As John Dewey and Jean Piaget noted, teaching is creating a classroom into an atmosphere where children can feel like a community. No two students are alike; each student is comprised of a lifetime of experiences and characteristics that affects him or her as a learner and as a person. Teaching is a delicate balance: I must convey a set spectrum of knowledge to my students while nurturing their skills within the learning process based on their personal needs and interests. It is my goal to shape my classroom around the endless diversities of my students so as to inspire the born leaders within them and encourage the seeds of growth that will anchor them into a confident future.
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258). As an educator, it is my job to make learning a part of life for my students. There are five teaching philosophies that teachers use to enable students to achieve their best in the classroom and in society. The teaching philosophy that best fits my style of teaching is Progressivism because I believe that a classroom should be a society in and of itself and my students should be able to work together with each other in making the rules and
Troy University, Dothan
EDU 4471
Abstract
The effects of Progressivism can be seen in classrooms across the country today in the forms of constructivism, non-graded schools, authentic assessments, block scheduling, and a host of others. The key to the Progressive philosophy focuses on the student’s interests and needs and is based on intrinsic motivation. As John Dewey and Jean Piaget noted, teaching is creating a classroom into an atmosphere where children can feel like a community. No two students are alike; each student is comprised of a lifetime of experiences and characteristics that affects him or her as a learner and as a person. Teaching is a delicate balance: I must convey a set spectrum of knowledge to my students while nurturing their skills within the learning process based on their personal needs and interests. It is my goal to shape my classroom around the endless diversities of my students so as to inspire the born leaders within them and encourage the seeds of growth that will anchor them into a confident future.
Philosophically Speaking …show more content…
258). As an educator, it is my job to make learning a part of life for my students. There are five teaching philosophies that teachers use to enable students to achieve their best in the classroom and in society. The teaching philosophy that best fits my style of teaching is Progressivism because I believe that a classroom should be a society in and of itself and my students should be able to work together with each other in making the rules and