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Assignment 5: Portrait of a Teacher: Philosophy of Education Statement
Maritza Estrada
EDSN 600: History and Philosophy of Education and Special Education
Professor Maureen Meltzer
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What is the purpose of an education? According to the U.S Department of Education
, the
purpose of education is: “to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access
”. (Admin, 2023). The purpose of education to me is more than just this definition. I need to promote mental, logical, and social development so my students can feel they get the most out of me. I like to nurture and encourage my students to learn. I want to prepare their minds, establish values, and develop the skills they need to be successful in the future. A teacher's skills and character are crucial for creating a classroom environment that refreshes their thinking skills. A solid, responsible, caring, and professional teacher entices students while understanding and motivating
learning. What philosophical ideas and historical developments studied in class support your values regarding the role of schools, students, teachers, curriculum, and parents in students’ learning and development? During session 2 of this class, we did a self-assessment of our philosophies and I scored higher on these two philosophical education essentialism and progressivism (Session 2 PowerPoint, September 20, 2023). Essentialism is a traditional form of
teaching that involves a strong focus on subjects such as math, social studies, and science. It goes back to ancient times with Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. According to Gutek (2010) Looking at chapter three of Plato’s system of education I can relate to his philosophy. Plato saw the teacher’s primary role as bringing about an intellectual conversion experience in the learner. The teacher seeks to redirect the learner from immersion in the sensory world of appearances, images, and opinions to the realm
of ideas. The teacher does this by first creating a quiet educational environment that promotes contemplation and reflection and then by asking the leading
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questions that provoke critical thinking and self-examination in the students. (p.45)
According to our session six the probable strengths of essentialists such as William Bagley in education were student-centered, experiential learning, group problem solving, and student choice in curriculum. (Session 6 PowerPoint, October 24, 2023). It defines me, but I must also bring up the fact the progressivism philosophy is also another part of me. When we speak of progressivism, we must look at John Dewey who was a pragmatic philosopher and became a progressive educator (Gutek, 2005 p.346). John Dewey was one of the main philosophers who supported progressivism and his probable strengths again from session six were teacher-centered, demonstration of mastery, focus on academics, and curriculum based on transmission of core skills and knowledge (Session 6 PowerPoint, October 24, 2023). During his time the progressive movement matched with Dewey’s’ philosophical and educational outlook on American society (Gutek, 2005 p.346). He lived through the Great Depression and wars. Although it was never fully labeled, progressivism was a movement that aimed to renew and change humanity. With this, educational theory developed in the late 19
th
and early 20
th
centuries.
He detailed the importance of experience, change, and nonstop growth and change. He felt education should help people identify their needs (Gutek, 2005 p.346). I believe that independence, progress, and change are important to a student’s education. There must be some type of balance, so these two philosophies describe me. I want my student's learning experience to last a lifetime. Yes, I want it to be teacher-centered but I also need my students’ feedback. I want my students to master a subject but let’s add a field trip to make it more interesting. Let's form groups based on activities that focus on the curriculum being taught (Session 6 PowerPoint, October
2
4
, 2023)
.
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My primary objectives for students' learning and development include promoting critical thinking by engaging the students in discussions on various subjects. Give my students accurate information on the topic I am teaching so they can gain understanding. Motivating my students to ask questions, to dig into topics of interest, and to explore new ideas. Help my students to problem solve with different strategies. Knowledge needs to be addressed with proven comprehension of the course being taught. Skills need problem-solving to advance in tasks and find answers, collaborate in groups, and be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. The attitude needs to be positive, with interest in learning, and being able to accept change in the environment we are in, and the course being taught. All the above-mentioned lead to growth and prepare the students for success in different aspects of life as we call it. I am preparing my students for the future to complement and improve their academic interests in many phases of life. I will address my special needs children as I do now with love and attention. I had an 8 one-to-one class and with the help of my paraprofessionals, I created two groups. As I presented my lesson, I would focus on one group and the para with the other group, and I would go back and forth to make sure we were in sync. I had to make sure the environment was inclusive and if I needed help, I would team up with other special education professionals that helped me with any lesson being taught.
I like to design my lesson plans for different learning styles and skills within the class. I like to add visuals, and hands-on activities, and use small groups to address all the needs of my class. I love to incorporate projects and presentations as an assessment tool. I try to monitor my students regularly to see if I need to adjust any instructions. My identity in the classroom
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(Gutek, 2005)
Admin. (2023, July 6). What is the purpose of education?
Allison Academy. https://www.allisonacademy.com/parents/child-development/what-is-the-purpose-of-
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