A Personal Philosophy of Education
The incorporation of a variety of theories and practices into a classroom is the most comprehensive way to reach all students served within. The professional educator must have a philosophical basis for his or her daily and ongoing teaching practices. Throughout my education, from my first memories of kindergarten and continuing through my personal experiences as a classroom teacher, I have developed a belief system regarding education. There have been many influences on my personal beliefs, ranging from such historical figures in education as Jean Piaget, Lev Vygotsky, and B. F. Skinner, to such personal influences as my favorite childhood teachers and inspirational colleagues and administrators. Each of my personal, educational, and work experiences to date have shaped the type of teacher I have become and allowed me to develop my personal philosophy of education.
While the foundation of my educational philosophy will remain the same, different aspects of my beliefs may change over time as my teaching experiences, classroom learning experiences, and personal experiences are constantly changing. Consequently, my current philosophy of education is not yet and may never be fully developed. Indeed, my philosophy is ever-changing and evolving as I, myself, am ever-changing and developing my understanding of the manner in which children learn and grow as well as the historical and philosophical foundations of education, all while fostering the growth and expansion of my personal teaching skills.
Through more than a dozen years of undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate educational training, I have become more knowledgeable and enlightened, developing a personal philosophy of education and a teaching style that reflects my beliefs and understanding of education. As I grow as an individual and continue to develop my teaching skills as well as my personal and professional development, my philosophy of education will accordingly change and develop. Further, I will continue to use my classroom teaching experiences to help guide and cultivate my philosophy of education, thereby guiding and shaping my teaching skills and strategies. While the core beliefs embedded within me will probably not change, the influences of other great teachers, a developing understanding of educational philosophy and theories, and personal and professional experiences will allow me to constantly expand and refine my educational philosophy. This will allow me to continue becoming a professional educator and to further develop and implement the most effective and appropriate teaching practices and strategies possible.
For more on my personal philosophy and how it has been developed, please review the following:
The incorporation of a variety of theories and practices into a classroom is the most comprehensive way to reach all students served within. The professional educator must have a philosophical basis for his or her daily and ongoing teaching practices. Throughout my education, from my first memories of kindergarten and continuing through my personal experiences as a classroom teacher, I have developed a belief system regarding education. There have been many influences on my personal beliefs, ranging from such historical figures in education as Jean Piaget, Lev Vygotsky, and B. F. Skinner, to such personal influences as my favorite childhood teachers and inspirational colleagues and administrators. Each of my personal, educational, and work experiences to date have shaped the type of teacher I have become and allowed me to develop my personal philosophy of education.
While the foundation of my educational philosophy will remain the same, different aspects of my beliefs may change over time as my teaching experiences, classroom learning experiences, and personal experiences are constantly changing. Consequently, my current philosophy of education is not yet and may never be fully developed. Indeed, my philosophy is ever-changing and evolving as I, myself, am ever-changing and developing my understanding of the manner in which children learn and grow as well as the historical and philosophical foundations of education, all while fostering the growth and expansion of my personal teaching skills.
Through more than a dozen years of undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate educational training, I have become more knowledgeable and enlightened, developing a personal philosophy of education and a teaching style that reflects my beliefs and understanding of education. As I grow as an individual and continue to develop my teaching skills as well as my personal and professional development, my philosophy of education will accordingly change and develop. Further, I will continue to use my classroom teaching experiences to help guide and cultivate my philosophy of education, thereby guiding and shaping my teaching skills and strategies. While the core beliefs embedded within me will probably not change, the influences of other great teachers, a developing understanding of educational philosophy and theories, and personal and professional experiences will allow me to constantly expand and refine my educational philosophy. This will allow me to continue becoming a professional educator and to further develop and implement the most effective and appropriate teaching practices and strategies possible.
For more on my personal philosophy and how it has been developed, please review the following: