Philosophy of Education Philosophy of education is focused on the key items to better instruct the student. These items include, the purpose of education, nature of learners, curriculum, instruction methods, classroom management, Assessment practices, and professional relationship with family and community (Code of Ethics for Educators. (n.d.). Retrieved July 18, 2016 ). These beliefs work hand in hand, scaffolding to create a teaching method that will educate and prepare students for success
Purpose of Schooling
For an educator, teaching involves several objectives. In order to best instruct a student, the educator must take a few things into consideration. Since times have demanded changes in the education system, the educator must develop …show more content…
As mentioned in the InTASK Model Core Teaching Standards each student learns in specific ways (Council of Chief State School Officers, [CCSSO] 2011). When a child is not retaining information or lost in lessons, chances are that the method used is not the correct one for that child. The teacher should use new methods to motivate the student, based on his or her individual needs. Some students may need individual teaching or tutoring, while others might learn better as a group. There are those who are visual learners, which means they need to see what they are learning. It is in the teachers hands to assess the students and determine what is in the child’s best …show more content…
It is a professional decision for the teacher to seek adequate help. Upon evaluating the child professionally by a Special Education Specialist, the child’s parents or guardians should be notified and the school should provide special lessons for that child. Professional communication is of the essence in this cases. It is not easy telling a parent their child has special needs. Although people a more aware that a child with special needs is not “retarded” there is still that misconception if the parents are not addressed in a professional and clear mater. These opportunities should be taken advantage of in the early stages of a child’s development and in many cases resolved before the child reaches high school,
Purpose of Schooling
For an educator, teaching involves several objectives. In order to best instruct a student, the educator must take a few things into consideration. Since times have demanded changes in the education system, the educator must develop …show more content…
As mentioned in the InTASK Model Core Teaching Standards each student learns in specific ways (Council of Chief State School Officers, [CCSSO] 2011). When a child is not retaining information or lost in lessons, chances are that the method used is not the correct one for that child. The teacher should use new methods to motivate the student, based on his or her individual needs. Some students may need individual teaching or tutoring, while others might learn better as a group. There are those who are visual learners, which means they need to see what they are learning. It is in the teachers hands to assess the students and determine what is in the child’s best …show more content…
It is a professional decision for the teacher to seek adequate help. Upon evaluating the child professionally by a Special Education Specialist, the child’s parents or guardians should be notified and the school should provide special lessons for that child. Professional communication is of the essence in this cases. It is not easy telling a parent their child has special needs. Although people a more aware that a child with special needs is not “retarded” there is still that misconception if the parents are not addressed in a professional and clear mater. These opportunities should be taken advantage of in the early stages of a child’s development and in many cases resolved before the child reaches high school,