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1 Formulation a Professional Philosophy of Education Twanda Haughton The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership, Walden University EDUC 6610: Teacher as Professional Professor N. Alomari July 30, 2021
2 Since the beginning of this course, my professional philosophy has expanded tremendously. If I was asked to share my philosophy of education before this class, I would confidently say it is centered around the idea that 'every child can learn.' Despite their varied learning abilities, as educators, we must provide them with the education they need to succeed in the real world (Haughton, 2021). I have come to realize that not only did I develop an updated professional philosophy of education throughout this course, but I also learned how to reflect collectively through the discussion posts we participated in. Through the readings of course materials, multimedia videos, and assignments, I have gained much more understanding I needed to expand my philosophy. Professional philosophy has given me a sense of self-confidence, empowerment, and reflection on beliefs (Caukin & Brinthaupt, 2017). Today, my professional philosophy of education now includes creating a safe, bias and discrimination-free environment for my students to learn, grow and develop. It also includes promoting students' learning by creating professional learning communities, working collaboratively with parents, and integrating technology in lessons while fostering positive social change (Laureate Education, 2015 & 2016b). The RWRCOEL Diversity Proficiencies have opened my eyes to being more self-aware by understanding my learners, creating an all-inclusive learning environment, and planning collaboratively (Laureate Education, 2016a). Being a teacher means you have to put your students first because your commitment to your students is the most important (NBPTS, 2016). Not only am I committed to my students learning inside the classroom, but I am also supportive of their passion and desire outside the learning environment. My commitment to my students has afforded me the opportunity to create relationships with my students' families and the community as well. Haney discussed the importance of these relationships and emphasized that students and
3 their families mattered most, even more than those who created the policies (Nieto, 2014). With this commitment, I will capitalize more on advocating for my students. Technology integration plays a significant role in contributing to a high-performing school in a 21st-century learning environment. Technology helps with collaboration and communication with students, parents, and colleagues. It has also given us the chance to design learning experiences, facilitates learning and assessment, allows for communication and collaboration, and professional development (Laureate Education, 2015). I now understand the vital role of collaboration, which is a fundamental component of my philosophy. Another key element is professional learning communities. These communities make any classroom more beneficial and successful. An influential professional learning community encourages school staff and professionals to work together to enhance each student's learning (Watson, 2014). I could not have completed my philosophy of education without mentioning personal reflection. Let me pause for a moment and take off my teacher hat as I break down the importance of reflection to me. As an individual, one must be able to go back, assess and self- reflect on a task or a situation before moving forward. It helps us to evaluate the purpose of our ultimate goals. We may ponder questions like, are these goals achievable, are they functional, is the strategies used working effectively, or what more can I do to make it better? Educators should practice reflective teaching; by looking at what is done in the classroom, thinking about why we do it, and whether it is working for us. When we identify and explore our instruction, we can change and improve within our teaching (Tice, 2004). Consequently, when I reflect, I become more self-aware of how I can improve my professional practices so that I can make a difference. In addition, reflection has allowed me to understand my professional practices better and increase my awareness of education as a whole. Additionally, reflective practice is a crucial
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