Each individual has a philosophy for how they plan to educate their students. This philosophy reflects how the subject will be taught, the way the classroom will be handled, and how a student will be evaluated. Among the five declared teaching philosophies, there are many different views on how to educate while in the classroom. Although no philosophy is right or wrong, I am best aligned with the philosophy of Progressivism. The curriculum for a progressivist revolves around personal experiences, interests, and the needs of each student (Philosophy of Education 2016). Progressivism incorporates active learning, interaction to improve social skills, and understanding of different views. Being a progressivist, I believe students learn best from
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People take education for granted and forget just how vital it is. The education system has not always been what it is today. Before public education came along, what was the purpose for being educated? Throughout history we have seen many different reasons for educating a group of people. Ancient education was simply teaching survival skills such as; hunting, building, cooking, etc. No one needed to know how to do anything else. Centuries later as time progressed, kids were forced into school to be “kept away from the devil.” This was known as the Old Deluder Act of 1647. The Old Deluder Act was based off the belief of the puritans that, “if their children read and studied the bible enough, then they would be able to resist evil temptations, and avoid sinners. This act was a way for the local community to ensure that education was passed from one generation to the next” (Old Deluder Satan Law 1). As more time passed, in the 1850s we experienced the Industrial Revolution. During this period, at first children were employed as factory workers, but after labor laws were passed, they were placed in school. Therefore, with the curriculum being founded during this era, we have a factory system model in schools. A bell rings for tardiness, a bell rings for dismissal, and a bell rings for lunch. Punctuality, obedience, and staying quiet is expected of a student, as it is of …show more content…
It takes many great characteristics to be an effective teacher. A teacher has to be available, compassionate, unique, and determined. While these are all necessary, the three most important characteristics of an effective teacher are: content knowledge, high expectations, and classroom management. Anyone can read straight from a page in a book, but it takes someone with a lot of knowledge in their content area to truly be effective. A teacher needs to have full understanding of something so that they can do their best explaining it, and understanding how to work through it to help when questions arise. A teacher should set high expectations for their students to help them achieve their goals and pass standardized tests. It is important to remain consistent and provide encouragement to the students when setting high expectations for them. Last but not least, without classroom management almost nothing is possible. A teacher has to be adaptable and organized in order to manage their
People take education for granted and forget just how vital it is. The education system has not always been what it is today. Before public education came along, what was the purpose for being educated? Throughout history we have seen many different reasons for educating a group of people. Ancient education was simply teaching survival skills such as; hunting, building, cooking, etc. No one needed to know how to do anything else. Centuries later as time progressed, kids were forced into school to be “kept away from the devil.” This was known as the Old Deluder Act of 1647. The Old Deluder Act was based off the belief of the puritans that, “if their children read and studied the bible enough, then they would be able to resist evil temptations, and avoid sinners. This act was a way for the local community to ensure that education was passed from one generation to the next” (Old Deluder Satan Law 1). As more time passed, in the 1850s we experienced the Industrial Revolution. During this period, at first children were employed as factory workers, but after labor laws were passed, they were placed in school. Therefore, with the curriculum being founded during this era, we have a factory system model in schools. A bell rings for tardiness, a bell rings for dismissal, and a bell rings for lunch. Punctuality, obedience, and staying quiet is expected of a student, as it is of …show more content…
It takes many great characteristics to be an effective teacher. A teacher has to be available, compassionate, unique, and determined. While these are all necessary, the three most important characteristics of an effective teacher are: content knowledge, high expectations, and classroom management. Anyone can read straight from a page in a book, but it takes someone with a lot of knowledge in their content area to truly be effective. A teacher needs to have full understanding of something so that they can do their best explaining it, and understanding how to work through it to help when questions arise. A teacher should set high expectations for their students to help them achieve their goals and pass standardized tests. It is important to remain consistent and provide encouragement to the students when setting high expectations for them. Last but not least, without classroom management almost nothing is possible. A teacher has to be adaptable and organized in order to manage their