It is important for every educator to develop his or her own educational philosophy. A thoughtful philosophy of education provides an educator with the foundation upon which to build a teaching career. As is true with many teachers, I have found teaching and learning to be fundamental components of my life, and my educational philosophy ...
James Beane and His Commitments to Teaching This paper will focus on a brief overview of who James Beane is and some of the beliefs that he has on curriculum integration and democratic classrooms. Next I will move onto what the purpose of schooling is according to Beane as well as a general overview ...
A clear philosophy of education is an important component to the career of any teacher, principal, or district administrator. A teacher’s philosophy of education affects not only the way the educator presents instructional material, but also the manner in which one communicates with students, parents, colleagues and administrators. Moreover, the educational philosophy of a building ...
Interactionists and functionalists view schools in two very different ways. While the interactionist is primarily concerned with relations and transactions in the school house, the functionalist is curious about the relation between the school itself and the rest of society. Does it incorporate and educate all members of society, or is it selective in doing ...
