A Personal Philosophy of Education |
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| Author:
| Barry, Debbie |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4903-7541-0 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2013 |
| Publisher: | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $5.95 |
Book Description:
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My personal philosophy of education is an eclectic blend of several different philosophies. Because of this, I am able to adapt to a variety of teaching situations, and to apply the concepts of various philosophies in my teaching. The purpose of education is to prepare students to be responsible, productive members of society, and to preserve and perpetuate the important thoughts and ideals of the society. As such, education simultaneously serves both the individual student and the...
More DescriptionMy personal philosophy of education is an eclectic blend of several different philosophies. Because of this, I am able to adapt to a variety of teaching situations, and to apply the concepts of various philosophies in my teaching. The purpose of education is to prepare students to be responsible, productive members of society, and to preserve and perpetuate the important thoughts and ideals of the society. As such, education simultaneously serves both the individual student and the society. Teachers and students have specific roles to play in education, and neither group functions effectively without the other group. Teachers facilitate student learning and students participate as consumers in their education. Curriculum should be structured to give every student a firm foundation in basic subjects and to allow students to diversify their educations according to their strengths and interests. Instruction should feature the organic learning associated with mixed-age groups so that learning can be accomplished naturally and so that students retain as much education as possible.