The Philosophy Of Education

Education is the most vital enterprise for the perpetuation of society. No society can exist without a means of perpetuating itself by passing on its values, traditions, ways of living, and overall identity through some form of education. Moreover, education is necessary for establishing individuals as viable members of any society insofar as they can support themselves and contribute to the life of the society. In America, education is the major formative force in the lives of individuals who are preparing to participate in society, either as minors who receive training to enter the workforce or persons of employable age who seek to enhance their skills and advance their stations in life through higher education. However, education is not …show more content…
Though this paper is written in the context of such a system, the reflections on the nature of teacher, student, and curriculum presented below should prove to be valid in a variety of educational settings. The ultimate goal of these reflections is to produce a philosophy of education that respects the unique role of these elements that are balanced in such a way as to produce human flourishing in the life-long process of …show more content…
As a student, I was most impressed by teachers who took the time to invest in me and helped me thrive as a person both in and outside of the classroom. Their service has made me the man I am today. They instilled in me a passion for excellence and a love for learning that has led me to great success and immense enjoyment in my life thus far. Also, in my own experiences as an educator I have tried to serve my students by supplying them with essential information in an enjoyable manner that also takes them deeper into the subject and allows room for exploration, discussion, and reflection. I have tried to inspire them to see merits of learning and further their desire to become better students and better people. Since all of life is a learning experience, what more could an educator ask