Educational Philosophy

Educational Philosophy Statement

• Combine and convey all of the thoughts on education into one brief statement.
• Our view on education.
• The teaching style we use in the classroom to help engage students.
• Discuss how we will facilitate learning.

Guidelines

• Introduction
• Paragraph 1
• Paragraph 2
• Paragraph 3
• Last Paragraph

SAMPLE

1. Introduction

• States your point of view on the kind of classroom you would like to have.

Introduction

• My philosophy of education is that every child should have the right to learn and get a quality education. Every child that enters into the classroom should feel safe and comfortable. It would be an environment full of nurturing and enriching.

2. Paragraph One

Paragraph 1:

• Discuss the kind of classroom we would provide for students.
• Discuss our point of view on what a teacher should be aware of, and the interaction we should have with parents and the community.

Sample Paragraph 1:

• A teacher should be aware of his/her students' emotional, social, psychological, and physical development as well as their cognitive growth.

Sample Paragraph 1:

• To this end, a teacher should view parents and community members as true parents in the educational process.

Sample P1 - Continue

• They provide a motivational framework for each learning opportunity. Similarly, interaction within the community provides rich, multicultural experiences to young minds

Sample P1 - Continue

• Similarly, interaction within the community provides rich, multicultural experiences to young minds.

3. Paragraph 2

Paragraph 2:

• discusses the teaching style we would use in the classroom to engage students and keep them motivated to learn.

Paragraph 2:

• It is imperative to include this section in our educational philosophy statement because it gives the reader the opportunity to learn what kind of classroom we would have.

Sample P2

• Individualized instruction is an integral strategy to aid children with different learning preferences. In order to meet individual challenges, lessons must be structured into learning modalities by incorporating auditory, kinesthetic, and visual techniques.

Sample P2- Continue

• Applying a variety of approaches to the learning process is equally important, Use of cooperative learning strategies, integration of technology into the classroom, as well as guided individual instruction are all necessary to provide an environment where children will use self-discovery and a hands-on approach to learning.

Sample P2- Continue

• In order to meet individual challenges, lessons must be structured into learning modalities by incorporating auditory, kinesthetic, and visual techniques.

4. Paragraph 3

Paragraph 3:

• This paragraph we go on to explain our point of view on how we will facilitate learning and involve students in the assessment process.

Sample Paragraph 3:

• Learning is a means of assessment, assessment drives instruction.

Sample Paragraph 3:

• Assessment resembles good instruction when it occurs during typical learning activities.

Sample Paragraph 3:

• In order to facilitate learning I will involve students in the process of assessment by showing them rubrics of their work, giving them a self-check and self-evaluation exercise, and have them learn self-appraisal

Sample Paragraph 3:

• This will help students develop the ability to judge their own accomplishment and to set goals for themselves.

5. Last Paragraph

Last Paragraph

• The educational philosophy statement ends by discussing the goal to provide a fun, safe and comfortable learning environment.

Sample Last Paragraph

• Learning should be fun and exciting! My classroom will be an inviting and safe place where children will feel comfortable.

Tips...

Tips...

• If you still are not sure how to convey your thoughts on education take a look at how to design your educational philosophy and gets tips from fellow educators on their views of education. You can also learn more tips in the article Acing a Teacher Interview.
• gets tips from fellow educators on their views of education. You can also learn more tips in the article Acing a Teacher Interview.
• You can also learn more tips in the article Acing a Teacher Interview.

Your Task

Assignment 1

• Form a group of 4.
• Discuss ideas for Educational Philosophy Statement.
• Prepare an outline.
• Write a personal Educational Philosophy Statement
• Upload onto KeLip the group outline
• Upload onto KeLip the Individual Educational Philosophy Statement.
• Due date is in 2 weeks.

Thank You

Reference: http://k6educators.about.com/od/becomingateacher/a/Educational-Philosophy-S...