Education: The Five Philosophies Of Personal Education

A philosophy is our underlying beliefs, which guide everything that we do. There are five philosophies that when put together will create a strong framework for someone to perfect their own educational philosophies. They are essentialism, perennialism, progressivism, social reconstructionism, and existentialism. These five philosophies are especially important for teachers in being more self-aware and to make the right choices in classroom. My personal education philosophy falls under the category of Essentialism. What does Essentialism mean? Essentialism is the view that all children should be taught on traditional lines, with the accumulation of knowledge of civilization through courses in the traditional academic disciplines. Its is supporter of a conservative philosophic perspective. Its emphasis is on academic and moral standards, that should be passed on through the entire school system. It is a traditional ‘back-to-basics’ movement that is meant to train the mind, think logically, and to guarantee a common culture in the classroom. An …show more content…
It is important for the student to take responsibility in their own learning and understand what is being taught to them. As a student myself I fully believe in taking advantage of extra help or tutoring if I do not understand a new skill. Students should also comply with classroom rules, expectations, and show respect for the teacher. Being in teacher oriented classroom the student has to be fully focused on the teacher and the material that is being taught. The classroom set up should have the students arranged in a way that the teacher in the center. Whether they be in groups or single desk, the teacher should be able to be seen in all directions. He or she should never allow the students to over power the classroom. The classroom should be run by the teacher, and how he or she believes the students learning environment should