James has the ability to reshape our conception of what we can reasonably expect from students, and I am deeply hopeful that he has that opportunity, that he has the chance to show this country what high school students in the most marginalized communities can accomplish. A Master of Public Health Degree will guarantee James has the knowledge and skills to improve health care in Prince George’s County and the D.C. Region, ultimately giving expanded opportunities to PJ – a student who James…
thrive in a learning environment. Teachers have to use all different kinds of instructional techniques to make sure that all the students learn the material and become successful in any endeavor they chose. In our education courses we are asked to think about the types of philosophies we will use in our classrooms…
I have wanted to teach school since middle school just like my mom. I decided that I wanted to do Early Childhood and Special Education as my major. It truly hit me towards the end of middle school and the beginning of high school. I knew that special education was something I was going to do because of something in my heart that told me to pursue it. After high school I started at Grand Canyon University then transferred to Middle Georgia. I have always wanted to go back to my hometown, Cochran…
Personal Philosophy of Education Role of Students The ideal role of the student is to consistently attended class, eagerly and with excitement, be prepared to absorb, discover and realize his or her full potential in order to become a productive and honourable member of society. Unfortunately, the reality is far removed. Children, even pre-schoolers, have become jaded and unenthused about formal education. Many are sceptical about the abilities of teachers and the lasting influence these…
My philosophy of education in a nutshell is that every child deserves to have a great education regardless of any circumstances. I have come to this conclusion about teaching since my first teaching experience when I was twenty as a camp counselor. It was a camp for junior high school students and I got to teach them in groups and one on one with each student. I was in locum parentis for one week with each group of junior high school students. I took the students to each meal of the day and…
Philosophy of Education What is education? What does it mean to be an educator? What is the point of it? These are questions that seem so simple, yet if one were to ask their neighbors, they would receive a great number of different answers. In the English language, we derive the word educate from the Latin word “ducere”, to lead. This is what I believe to lay at the core to answering these questions. As educators, I believe it our duty to lead students to understanding themselves, their future…
which is meant to: “expand [student’s] knowledge of [ones]self and the world around [them], while providing a well-rounded education in disciplines as wide-ranging as biology, philosophy, anthropology and art” (“Core Curriculum”). These requirements can be traced back to Friedrich Schiller’s concepts of an aesthetic education with in the classroom. Additionally, an aesthetic education can be found out of the classroom through various clubs and organizations. The Campus Life section of Towson…
The curriculum from Deceptions: Sex Trafficking Education and Awareness fits into the history and philosophy of prevention education. In the textbook, “Family Life Education: Principles and Practices for Effective Outreach” written by Duncan and Goddard (2001), they further discuss the history and philosophy of prevention education. Family life educators in general have a focus on preventative education. Primary prevention includes helping to build knowledge and skills that are needed before…
My personal philosophy of education as an educator is to create a classroom that makes students feel wanted. All children need someone in their lives that they can count on. They need that person that they know will be there for them and someone they can look up to. I believe I can be that person. My classroom will encourage happiness, friendship, growth, and safety. Happiness will encourage students to come to class excited to learn with me and alongside their peers. Friendships will be the…
Special Education “In the field of special education, it has proven how students with a disability has a chance to achieve in learning; like others without disability or special need. Foremost, they have the right to education, and get to be in a classroom like a normal student. “As described in the article Why your school should have a Peer-To-Peer Program; it explains how Peer-to-peer is a volunteer program linking general education peers with students who have disabilities to support these…