Education is only a nine letters word however, it encloses a huge world. With full confidence, I dived into the ocean of Education more precisely into the process of teaching and learning. I then started to believe that research is the main pillar for skillful teaching. Hence, my teaching philosophy resonates mostly with Paulo Freire but, sometimes I do find a little bit of John Dewey and Nel Noddings within myself. I firmly believed that a teacher’s most important role is to make content accessible
Summary: My teaching philosophy is largely shaped by observing my most motivational professors. From my undergraduate work, graduate work, and life experience in the field, three major principles have emerged as fundamental. Number one is to devote observation of students and their unique differences. Number two is to enhance immediacy. Number three is to encourage the art of critical thinking. The following paragraphs will highlight the tactics that hope to accomplish those goals. Pedagogical
level education, my pre-existing ideas and beliefs regarding education have been strongly challenged and completely transformed. Until recently, I had never thought critically about education or considered the different possibilities for education. Rather, I had just accepted the view that education equates to schooling, and that the current education system is the most effective available. However, after reading the works of many educational thinkers, and reflecting deeply upon them, my mind has been
observed or taught my philosophy changed. I looked into other theories to see if I could build upon my existing knowledge and beliefs. Something that would assist me in the classroom and increase my ability to teach. Changes in teaching philosophy and techniques came about during day to day experience as well as with microteaching and these are brought to the forefront of my mind through the use of reflection. Reflection is at first a hard technique to grasp. But put simply reflection is merely a process
have chosen an image that I believe illustrates what caring means to me and how it signifies on how I feel about caring. I will also be discussing how my view of caring may influence me as a future nurse and lastly, I will reflect on how developing my own individual philosophy of professional caring is important. Figure 1: Teaching my four-year-old sister how to play “SimonAIR”, in the Kenmore Library. January 23, 2018. I have chosen this image because it illustrates how caring is
of education and teaching. Studying different ways to improve student engagement and student achievement in class is always profitable. I 'm constantly thinking about ways to become a more effective teacher through my lesson plans change and adapt and reflection on my teaching. The dynamics of classroom strategies vs. student engagement, the challenge of fruitful students, and the desire to create a healthy learning environment keeps me always interested in the field of teaching. Each teacher comes
A Christian philosophy of education determines and shapes the character and the value of the uprising generation. Philosophy governs the thoughts and actions of those who teach and the students that Christian teachers teach. Without the acknowledgement that Jesus Christ is the source of all truth, Christian education cannot stand. Keeping that in mind, teacher’s life, teaching, classroom atmosphere, teacher-student relationship should be a reflection of the teacher’s belief and faith. Furthermore
Introduction: As an educator, I believe my role is to develop skills as important as the ones we use to read, write and calculate. These skills are social skills. My research hopes to explore using critical thinking to teach children to manage new social experiences. Freire expresses that ‘Critical thinking contrasts with naive thinking’ when he refers to its role in dialogue, communication and true education. (2011, p. 92). If this is so, then teachers are in a position to deliver an education that
and I am nothing. I am my own worst critic. I am going to give you an example. That’s not me enough. is the kind of thing I am prone to say about myself. See what I mean? I am sure you do. I am the silent majority. I am the loud minority. I am sometimes referred to as Mr Excuse Me in an annoyed tone of voice, because apparently I am in the way. I am so sorry. Growing old is unavoidable, but growing up is optional, including refusing to grow! The true purpose of self-reflection is to correct our mistaken
Creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for my students is my top priority. As the English Language Learners enter the classroom, it is important that they feel safe and appreciated. When speaking about classroom environment, it is important to note Krashen’s affective filter, in which students may have language impairments due to a stressful situation (Herrell & Jordan, 2016). My classroom may be there first encounter with the mainstream public-school system, they should feel comfortable