Question

A philosophy of education is a statement regarding your beliefs and values about education. This statement is often required as part of the application process in gaining employment as a teacher. Create a 750-1,000 word draft of your educational philosophy. Your philosophy may be grounded in a theory or theories that you have studied in course or be informed by your study of historical and sociological influences on education. You will revise your educational philosophy throughout your program of study to make it more concise. In this draft, include statements regarding your beliefs and values in each of the following areas:
(i)-The purpose of education.
(ii)-Your personal vision of meeting the learning needs of diverse students using standards-based instruction.
(iii)-Where you stand regarding the perceived role of the teacher as a leader and advocate according to some of the ethical frameworks that you have examined.
(iv)-How you perceive the process of self-reflecting on teaching practices and education policy in order to utilize research, ethical practice, and other resources to advance the profession.

Answer 1

My philosophy of education is that the purpose of education is meant to make students happier than they would have been if they had not recieved this instruction. Therefore, education needs to be 100% student-based, and it has to be individualized so that students are able to learn according to their personal preferences and inclinations. This is particularly important when dealing with diverse students. Diverse students need diverse approaches to education, as they do not necessarily share the same background or the same previous knowledge about a subject matter.

Moreover, the teacher is the person who is going to provide an example of this approach. The teacher should be flexible in teaching and learning. He should also be interested in the students' background, and he should be willing to change his prejudice and biases in order to better serve the students. This means that the teacher should strive to always be learning more. He should constantly research new education alternatives. He also should discuss different teaching practices and think about whether he finds these efficient.