John Dewey (1859-1952), a major American intellectual, believed that an individual participated in society and this started just after birth and continued throughout life along the way shaping the individual. He felt that education was a process that was largely learned from participation and not from formal education and that the individual gradually shared values ...
PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION STATEMENT Education opens the door to a world of opportunities. As an educator, I see my role as a guide, leading my students in a quest to obtain the key (education) and encouraging them to utilize it to unlock the door to a bright future. To that end, I strive not only ...
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 ...
I have two children, both of whom are currently in college. Throughout my teaching career, a little voice in my head constantly asked me “If your children were in a class like this at their school, what would you want the teacher to do “? Tough question, easy answer. Be the best teacher you can ...
Whether it is the beginning of the calendar year or the beginning of the school year, parents who send their children to Montessori schools need to make some resolutions to facilitate their child’s progress toward his or her greatest potential. When I send my children to Montessori school, these are some things I will aspire ...
Although Dewey was a philosopher, he had a strong heart for emphasizing the importance of education. One of his most influential theories was instrumentalism. Instrumentalism was the belief that humans use their capacity to store information, but that the information is constantly changing due to the environment around them. He went on to argue that ...
John Dewey, educational reformer and philosopher, challenged the way children in the United States were taught, moving the focus from memorization to practical skills and active community participation. His Progressivism continues to influence students more than a half a century after his death. John Dewey’s Background and Research Born in Vermont in 1859, John Dewey ...
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 ...
I believe that each individual needs a stimulating, intellectually challenging, caring and supportive environment in which to learn. It is my desire as an educator to offer all students this environment. I will provide an environment that is conducive to learning by Acting as a facilitator in the classroom. Using a variety of teaching methods ...
Many people have various reasons for becoming a teacher. However, most every future teacher must carry a love for children and a passion to inspire and educate. Although I have always loved to be around children, it was not until I had my own children when I realized how important education was, and how passionate ...
