Philosophy of Education
When asked to come up with any one philosophy of teaching and education I can’t determine any one concept to be more significant than another. Every aspect of teaching and learning is important and to say that one weighs heavier than another is not entirely accurate. Each and every child is unique and benefits from a learning atmosphere that is secure, stimulating, caring and well-rounded. These ideas help the child to grow within the classroom not only intellectually but also socially, physically and emotionally. As an educator I want to help children reach their fullest potential both in the classroom and in the outside world. My classroom environment will be a safe one that not only invites children to share their thoughts, feelings and ideas with one another but also take educational risks.
Making lessons both fun and educational are ways of helping the child understand the information. When the child can connect the information to an experience they are more likely to remember what was taught. Giving the children free reign and creativity in their learning helps them to open up grow not only as an educated individual but also as an intellectual group. It also invites children to take incentive into taking risks in their learning and helps them to figure out what works for them and what doesn’t in the learning process. However, on the other hand this student-lead learning will create difficulty for me as an educator in the classroom. I will need to figure out how to combine each student’s needs and desires into a lesson that will touch on every aspect that the students need while still holding to Maine teaching standards and curriculums.
My assignments will not only reinforce the concepts taught but also help to open up the minds of the students and invite them to draw connections to everyday life. In doing so I will be creating a stronger thinking process for the individual. Letting the children be more creative with their education not only helps the learning process, but helps the educator understand their thoughts, feelings and questions as well. When an educator takes an interest in what the students have to say, it builds a stronger relationship not only between the student and the lesson, but also the student and the educator. It allows them to take control of what they are learning and motivate them to exceed in their education.
The level of motivation a child has regarding education will show greatly in their grades. Those grades then demonstrate the child’s understanding of the information taught in class. However, as important as grading may be, not every assignment should be graded. Certain assignments such as practice tests or note-taking assignments do not require a grade, as they are merely for the benefit of the child, and will ultimately help boost the overall grade once it becomes necessary. Assignments without grades also serve to give a student a sense of free reign, where they can learn and take chances without consequence in the grade book, which further develops their ability to perform on graded assignments.
Throughout my career there are multiple steps in which I can continue to grow and learn as an educator. With each new year comes a new set of students. As I get to know those students I learn how to re-adapt to their needs and learning styles and in turn end up teaching myself how to better understand the changes the education system brings with it. I will make sure to keep an open mind to what the students have to say as well as an open line of communication with them to build the learning curriculum based on what they want out of their education.
In conclusion, I believe every aspect of the education system is valuable. These aspects form a synergistic relationship that helps to support the system as a whole. Every child is unique, and will benefit differently than another from each aspect of the system. The grading system, the assignments, the lessons and my own growth all contribute equally to the effectiveness of the education system. All in all, I plan to use this philosophy to help educate the coming generations and help them succeed in the ever changing world.
When asked to come up with any one philosophy of teaching and education I can’t determine any one concept to be more significant than another. Every aspect of teaching and learning is important and to say that one weighs heavier than another is not entirely accurate. Each and every child is unique and benefits from a learning atmosphere that is secure, stimulating, caring and well-rounded. These ideas help the child to grow within the classroom not only intellectually but also socially, physically and emotionally. As an educator I want to help children reach their fullest potential both in the classroom and in the outside world. My classroom environment will be a safe one that not only invites children to share their thoughts, feelings and ideas with one another but also take educational risks.
Making lessons both fun and educational are ways of helping the child understand the information. When the child can connect the information to an experience they are more likely to remember what was taught. Giving the children free reign and creativity in their learning helps them to open up grow not only as an educated individual but also as an intellectual group. It also invites children to take incentive into taking risks in their learning and helps them to figure out what works for them and what doesn’t in the learning process. However, on the other hand this student-lead learning will create difficulty for me as an educator in the classroom. I will need to figure out how to combine each student’s needs and desires into a lesson that will touch on every aspect that the students need while still holding to Maine teaching standards and curriculums.
My assignments will not only reinforce the concepts taught but also help to open up the minds of the students and invite them to draw connections to everyday life. In doing so I will be creating a stronger thinking process for the individual. Letting the children be more creative with their education not only helps the learning process, but helps the educator understand their thoughts, feelings and questions as well. When an educator takes an interest in what the students have to say, it builds a stronger relationship not only between the student and the lesson, but also the student and the educator. It allows them to take control of what they are learning and motivate them to exceed in their education.
The level of motivation a child has regarding education will show greatly in their grades. Those grades then demonstrate the child’s understanding of the information taught in class. However, as important as grading may be, not every assignment should be graded. Certain assignments such as practice tests or note-taking assignments do not require a grade, as they are merely for the benefit of the child, and will ultimately help boost the overall grade once it becomes necessary. Assignments without grades also serve to give a student a sense of free reign, where they can learn and take chances without consequence in the grade book, which further develops their ability to perform on graded assignments.
Throughout my career there are multiple steps in which I can continue to grow and learn as an educator. With each new year comes a new set of students. As I get to know those students I learn how to re-adapt to their needs and learning styles and in turn end up teaching myself how to better understand the changes the education system brings with it. I will make sure to keep an open mind to what the students have to say as well as an open line of communication with them to build the learning curriculum based on what they want out of their education.
In conclusion, I believe every aspect of the education system is valuable. These aspects form a synergistic relationship that helps to support the system as a whole. Every child is unique, and will benefit differently than another from each aspect of the system. The grading system, the assignments, the lessons and my own growth all contribute equally to the effectiveness of the education system. All in all, I plan to use this philosophy to help educate the coming generations and help them succeed in the ever changing world.