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Ashley Lawson
CHDV B20
3/9/2023
Professor Pimentel
Personal Philosophy of Education
The most critical thing at a childcare facility is safety; thus, the children must feel safe
and secure. The fundamentals of life are something every child should know. A few examples are
reading, writing, mathematics, science, the arts, and play. A solid foundation in education is
essential for providing children with the knowledge they need to thrive.
Among preschool, goals are preparing children for success in elementary school and
providing a platform for their opinions to be heard. Giving them a platform to express
themselves can help them feel secure. Children learn what sort of society they live in based on
how their parents and caregivers react to their needs. How other people, particularly parents,
treat them shapes a child's developing sense of trust, safety, and love.
A youngster learns that the world is safe and loving when an adult responds to his or her
screams—even if those tears are caused by something as simple as a dirty diaper—by changing
the diaper gently while chatting with the child. A baby who is ignored or yelled at while crying
due to a dirty diaper may develop anxiety and fear about the world (Knibbs 2021). When adults
show genuine interest in and listen to a school-aged youngster, the child develops a sense of
security. Love is shown to teenagers when adults include them in decision-making and value
their input.
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According to Patar & Akcinar (2021), children are shaped into resilient and selfless
individuals by the affection and attention they get from their caregivers. Putting yourself in a
child's shoes and getting insight into their requirements might be challenging. This is because
adults prioritize their needs as caretakers above those of the children they are responsible for. For
instance, we can become irritated if a kid is ill just before going to work or a meeting. Some may
have wondered, "Why does this kid consistently do this to me?" Kids become ill without
meaning to inconvenience us. Said, sometimes our wants directly oppose what we need.
Teaching is most effective under specific situations and with certain methods, and this
varies from kid to child. Several factors affect a student's ability to learn in school. One such one
is the method of instruction used by the instructor. Everyone benefits when a teacher engages the
students in conversation by asking them questions. The students will learn more and be healthier
in a classroom where everyone has a good mood. Since kids will spend their whole lives
interacting with others, their social skills are a significant factor. Preschools must provide a
setting conducive to learning and growth in all areas for the children enrolled there. An
adequately marked physical environment in education facilitates children's active learning
experiences and creative problem-solving abilities (Moore, 1987). In this light, it becomes clear
that a well-thought-out and meticulously organized physical environment in education is crucial
to realizing the program's objectives. Learning centers, which will be established in the
classroom, play a crucial role in helping the program achieve its objectives, especially in
preschool settings.
Education is crucial because it equips individuals with the knowledge and skills to
address global issues and promote positive change. A student's responsibility in the classroom is
always to be open to and receptive to new information. Students should have motivation, a need
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for knowledge, and a healthy dose of reverence for their instructors. In the classroom, I strongly
advocate free student speech. The classroom environment should be adaptable enough to
encourage pupils to think beyond the box. The student is responsible for putting what they learn
into practice to identify their areas of strength and improvement. Teachers should act as learning
facilitators by directing students to relevant resources and ensuring they have the means to
acquire new knowledge. Also, I want to mandate group projects for my students to encourage
their personal and communal development. Every student will have a voice and contribute to my
classroom. Educators should not make students feel guilty or ashamed for expressing their
political beliefs. Every student's requirements must be considered without exception in all class
activities. Every class should be designed with the student's success as a whole in mind. I can
speak to the importance of a teacher's positive reinforcement from personal experience. As a
teacher, I want to inspire my pupils by giving them work that challenges them while delivering
positive reinforcement. Teachers should care deeply about their subject matter and be open to
student feedback.
The best way to teach a youngster is to let them listen and watch as their learning
concepts are implemented. In light of this, I would be open to trials that aim to further our
knowledge of children. The growth and development of children should always get more
attention. Also, a more comprehensive approach to classroom management is warranted. A
holistic learning environment caters to the students' psychological, social, and academic needs
(Baier et al., 2019). A holistic classroom is one in which students and instructors work together
to achieve shared goals for the classroom experience. A good teacher can and will address
student concerns. The curriculum should balance academics and extracurricular. The subjects
taught in schools should be foundational. History, literature, and science are only a few examples
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of foundational disciplines that should be included. The extracurricular would let students
unwind after a long day of studying. Playing is a child's natural and pleasurable means of
maintaining physical health, emotional well-being, and positive mental outlook.
Furthermore, classroom tactics should be designed to guide students in the right direction
and provide valuable answers to questions brought up in class. Last but not least, grading
students should be ongoing and cumulative. It is crucial for educators to regularly test their
students' grasp and application of each new subject they introduce. In light of this, my
educational philosophy emphasizes open dialogue between teachers and students and encourages
the use of several evaluation methods.
Essentialism and progressivism are central to how I see education. Teaching from an
essentialist perspective helps ensure that students learn crucial knowledge, form positive
identities, and acquire marketable abilities (Kooli, 2019). Fundamentalists insist that schools
should instill pupils with age-old beliefs and qualities. Such characteristics include perseverance,
regard for others, intellectual acumen, and a focus on the practical. Essentialists teach a
conventional curriculum emphasizing physics, history, literature, and mathematics. It is clear
from my guiding principles that I also hold these views. Like my own, essentialists stress the
importance of focusing on the relationship between the instructor and the students in the
classroom. Educators have a duty to guide their pupils toward intellectual and moral maturity. In
an essentialist evaluation system, continuous testing is used to gauge pupils' development and
comprehension. As a teacher, we must regularly test students' knowledge to see whether we are
progressing. Students, according to essentialists, must be able to use the information and abilities
they acquire. They need to be well-grounded in reality and able to maintain order in their
thoughts.
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My own views on education are similar to those of progressives. The progressive stance
on education is that it should be centered on the student, not the curriculum or the instructor
(Wulf 2019). To that end, schools should focus on the complete kid. If you paid attention to a
kid, they would do well in school and grow as a person. In addition, progressives stress the
importance of putting classroom knowledge to the test. Checking the viability of a concept
requires carrying out experiments. It is essential to think critically and approach challenges by
trying different approaches and coming up with solutions. Hence, although I share specific
values with progressives, essentialists are closer to my worldview.
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References
Baier, F., Decker, A. T., Voss, T., Kleickmann, T., Klusmann, U., & Kunter, M. (2019). What
makes a good teacher? The relative importance of mathematics teachers’ cognitive ability,
personality, knowledge, beliefs, and motivation for instructional quality.
British Journal
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Knibbs, C. (2021).
Children, Technology and Healthy Development: How to Help Kids be Safe
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Kooli, C. (2019). The philosophy of education in the sultanate of Oman: Between perennials and
progressivism.
American Journal of Education and Learning
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Patar, S., & Akcinar, B. (2021). THE EFFECT OF PARENTING BEHAVIORS AND
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Wulf, C. (2019). “From teaching to learning”: Characteristics and challenges of a student-
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