My personal philosophy of education is most closely related to progressivism. Progressivism is an educational philosophy focused on providing students with the skills and knowledge necessary not only to survive but also to succeed in a contemporary and competitive society. Progressivism is a philosophy that is adaptable for society’s current state. It is a philosophy that promotes education aimed at helping students to develop the kind of problem solving skills that will enable them to function successfully in a competitive society. Progressivism focuses on educating students in a manner that leads them to become productive adults that adeptly function in an ever-changing world. Progressivism curriculum has a strong emphasis on problem solving and analysis, for these skills are invaluable in today’s society. Without problem solving abilities, an individual is lost and alone in today's society. Progressivism curriculum is centered on activities and instruction that challenge the students’ problem solving and analysis abilities in an effort to strengthen these skills. Anthony Wilson
After thinkning back I recall my professors asking me to write an essay on what my philosophy of education was. I would have to say that I seem to lean toward Essentialism. I feel that I was taught to the curriculum instead of the curriculum being developed for the student. I can see now how many traditional schools still run this way, but as times change so does my outlook on education. I feel to be an effective school leader one must heed to the needs of each child. I have taught for over 12 years and I have witnessed where essentialism with all good intentions has left some behind. There are many techniques, strategies, and methods to develop an adequate and effective curriculum. We need to get away from the traditional methods and use what new technologies can enhance our children to learn. I teach history and we go over the Progressive Movement and in the early 20th century you see what an impact these concerned progressives made to better our country. I believe the same can and will happen in education if we grasp on and try to find ways to adapt to our changing society to better teach our children for the future. Now, if I were to write another essay on my philosophy of education, I would lean more towards Progressivism. Israel Easter
It seems as if you run into this question as a teacher quite often and that is to recall your philosophy on teaching and principles of education. I believe that I would lean most toward a essentialism approach. The reason being is that the main goals are to become more cognitive and intellectual. I like the curriculum design that essentialism brings about.
Progressivism relates best to my personal teaching philosophy. As a health teacher, I try to teach students about choices, decisions, and situations that they will have to make or come in contact with in their lifetime. I teach life skills that help students throughout their life whether it be nutrition, decision processes, or family life. Progressivism says that, "education is a process that continues as long as one lives." In health and physical education, I try to teach skills that students can take and use in life.
I am finding it difficult to put myself in either of the essentialist or progressive philosophies. There are aspects to both that I feel I am using in my approach to education. I like the essentialist focus on cognitive and intellectual development. One of the main goals of education is to help students to grow in their ability to think critically and understand the world around them. The push from federal and state agencies also motivates me to make sure the my students know the "essential" content and knowledge that students should know. I also feel that I try to implement the philosophy of progressivism into my classroom as well. With the push for differentiated instruction, I find value in how this philosophy insists that the needs and interests of the learners must be considered and that learning extends beyond the intellectual, but also in the arena of social and emotional development. I like how progressives also recognize their role as counselors towards students and facilitators of learning than just pouring knowledge into the minds of children. I can see the value in both of these philosophies.
I would consider myself firmly planted as an Essentialist. My philosophy of education is very similar to the goals and principles the text described. I learn in a cognitive and intellectual manner, therefore that is the way that I teach and how I would operate in day to day things. I do think we should have a modern spin on learning our traditions and keeping our society intact. I think students perform on different levels according to many factors... so it is wise to keep an open mind to their personality types and experiences regardless of our educational philosophies.
As a Science teacher, I try my best to model my instruction after progressive ideas. I find myself at times leaning heavily towards essentialism, and even depending on my mood, topic, and student needs at times perrenialsim and reconstructionism. Do you have to choose one, or can you change your style based on the situation? -- Marlin
My personal philosophy leans towards Progressivism. As a science teacher, I hope I am instilling in my students a sense of curiousity and a desire for the truth. I would like to hope that my students never stop learning or wanting to learn. ~Jennifer Campbell
Based on my philosophy of education, I believe I fall mostly in the progressivism idealism. I teach my students to explore and feel that they learn best when they are doing something and finding things out themselves rather than me telling them. I am always encouraging them to learn more, read about things, research things we do not know and feel that my students enjoy learning. Although I try to always teach this way, there are times where I know my students need to know the "essential" things and teach just that. So, I wouldn't say I am just one of these philosophies, but a mixture at times. Samantha Reed
I beleive that I lean toward Progressivism the most. I believe that when a child is active he/she learns best. This allows the child to make it meaningful to themeselves. I also believe that we should all be lifetime learners and life lends itself towards that.
The progressive philosophy realates to my own personal philosophies due to my current position as a school social worker. Students have so many differences such as educational ability and social background. I would tend to take a lot of this into consideration as an administrator of a school. I would hope my school could provide programs that would provide students with educational, emotional, family support so that students can be the best they can be.
PROGRESSIVE all the way! I am a firm believer one does not merely memorize information and spit it back in the form of a standardized test. Learning is for life. In science class, I try to teach logical reasoning skills, problem solving skills, and critical thinking. These are continually learned traits throughout life.
The progressive philosophy best relates to my personal philosophy on education. I believe that education is a process that follows us throughout our lives. I think that a child can learn best when he actually experiences something that relates a lesson to a real-life experience.
Progressivism matches my philosophy the best. We never stop learning! I agree with Anthony W. in that Progressivism curriculum has a strong emphasis on problem solving and analysis, for these skills are invaluable in today’s society. Those skills are what make people stand above all others. Jake Leonard
Progressivism matches my philosophy the best. We never stop learning! I agree with Anthony W. in that Progressivism curriculum has a strong emphasis on problem solving and analysis, for these skills are invaluable in today’s society. Those skills are what make people stand above all others. Jake Leonard
My personal philosophy of learning is progressivism. Because I feel that learning is a process that continues as long as one lives. And a child learns best when actively experiencing his/her world as opposed to passively absorbing preselected content. Experiences in school are designed to meet the needs and interests of individual learners. Students and adults are all life time learner. Look at the age of the students in this class. Jamie Cain
Progressivism Model best describes my personal philosophy. We are continues learners as long as we live. If experiences in schools are designed to meet the needs and interests of individual learners. The teachers and the students are going to have to be life time learner to stay up with the changes in current education. Look at the age of students in this class. We are life time learners! Jamie Cain
I am truly a progressive teacher! I tell my students from the very first day "I will not give you answers in this class, I will give you the tools to discover answers for yourselves". I stick to this ideal throughout the years. One of my favorite phases for students is when one tells me "that's not fair", I remind them "Life's not fair, what are you going to do to change that?" Many can't give me an answer, yet some realize that I'm not being mean, I'm simply preparing them for a life that is NOT fair and many times you have to figure out on your own how to deal with a problem. I remind them that someone is not going to be there giving them the answers all their life, so neither will I. I believe this movement away from simply teaching the 3 Rs and memorizing content will help create a stronger future generation.
Progressivism fits my personal philosophy in education and life. I do believe that we must constantly be aware of society around us. We must be able to adapt to it and learn from it to survive. As educators we can provide all the tools necessary to survive, but it is up to the individual to decide when and how to use these resources. Progressivism relates perfectly to the old saying that still rings true today...One must strive to learn something new everyday!
Essentialism best fits my educational philosophy. The goal of education for essentialists is the cultural heritage. The goals are conitive and intellectual and it also helps students grow in their ability to think logically.
Taking the four philosophies into consideration while developing my own philosophy, I feel that my own philosophy of education surrounds the ideas of the essentialists and the progressivists as well. The holistic approach to curriculum development begins with the aims of education on a global prospective. One must consider that our society is in competition not only from within but also throughout the entire world. I feel that an educational leader must begin his curriculum development with a vision that will not only take into consideration the local issues but also develop curriculula that will encompass the vision of furthering the advancement of the lives of the young individuals involved. I agree with the progressivists’ idea that one must tailor the curriculum to the child. Each individual is unique. Children learn at different rates, different styles, and in many different ways.
I am primarily a progressive follower. I believe if we teach a child to love reading, or any subject, we have instilled a love of learning which hopefully stays with them throughout their lives. I agree with the progressive philosophy that any experience is an opportunity for a learning experience. I am a big fan of meeting the student's needs, what ever they are. Misty Zyvoloski
Progressivism best relates to my personal philosophy of education. I agree with the progressive philosophy in the fact that education is not a product to be learned but a process that continues as long as one lives. To their way of thinking and mine a child learns best when actively experiencing his or her own world as opposed to passively absorbing preselected content. There is no single pattern or subject that can be appropriate for all learners. I really like this philosophy because it accounts for individual differences and shows concern for the student, society, and subject matter, placing the student at the center of the learning process.
The philosophy that best relates to my philosophy is progressivism. The progressivists ask schools to provide for the needs of students. They also show care and concern for a child. These two aspects are essential for a child to succeed in a school. The curriculum needs to be differentiated according to their particular weakness and it needs to be taught in a way that shows gentle care and concern. I also agree with the progressivists that state that education is a process that continues as long as one lives. The old addage still applies, "A good teacher never stops learning."
Progressivism matches my philosophy the most. I feel that we never stop learning. Progressivism places a strong emphasis on problem solving and analysis which is essential in today’s society. Ross Matney
My personal philosophy of education is most closely related to progressivism. Progressivism is an educational philosophy focused on providing students with the skills and knowledge necessary not only to survive but also to succeed in a contemporary and competitive society. Progressivism is a philosophy that is adaptable for society’s current state. It is a philosophy that promotes education aimed at helping students to develop the kind of problem solving skills that will enable them to function successfully in a competitive society. Progressivism focuses on educating students in a manner that leads them to become productive adults that adeptly function in an ever-changing world. Progressivism curriculum has a strong emphasis on problem solving and analysis, for these skills are invaluable in today’s society. Without problem solving abilities, an individual is lost and alone in today's society. Progressivism curriculum is centered on activities and instruction that challenge the students’ problem solving and analysis abilities in an effort to strengthen these skills.
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After thinkning back I recall my professors asking me to write an essay on what my philosophy of education was. I would have to say that I seem to lean toward Essentialism. I feel that I was taught to the curriculum instead of the curriculum being developed for the student. I can see now how many traditional
ReplyDeleteschools still run this way, but as times change so does my outlook on education. I feel to be an effective school leader one must heed to the needs of each child. I have taught for over 12 years and I have witnessed where essentialism with all good intentions has left some behind. There are many techniques, strategies, and methods to develop an adequate and effective curriculum. We need to get away from the traditional methods and use what new technologies can enhance our children to learn. I teach history and we go over the Progressive Movement and in the early 20th century you see what an impact these concerned progressives made to better our country. I believe the same can and will happen in education if we grasp on and try to find ways to adapt to our changing society to better teach our children for the future. Now, if I were to write another essay on my philosophy of education, I would lean more towards Progressivism.
Israel Easter
It seems as if you run into this question as a teacher quite often and that is to recall your philosophy on teaching and principles of education. I believe that I would lean most toward a essentialism approach. The reason being is that the main goals are to become more cognitive and intellectual. I like the curriculum design that essentialism brings about.
ReplyDeleteProgressivism relates best to my personal teaching philosophy. As a health teacher, I try to teach students about choices, decisions, and situations that they will have to make or come in contact with in their lifetime. I teach life skills that help students throughout their life whether it be nutrition, decision processes, or family life. Progressivism says that, "education is a process that continues as long as one lives." In health and physical education, I try to teach skills that students can take and use in life.
ReplyDeleteI am finding it difficult to put myself in either of the essentialist or progressive philosophies. There are aspects to both that I feel I am using in my approach to education. I like the essentialist focus on cognitive and intellectual development. One of the main goals of education is to help students to grow in their ability to think critically and understand the world around them. The push from federal and state agencies also motivates me to make sure the my students know the "essential" content and knowledge that students should know. I also feel that I try to implement the philosophy of progressivism into my classroom as well. With the push for differentiated instruction, I find value in how this philosophy insists that the needs and interests of the learners must be considered and that learning extends beyond the intellectual, but also in the arena of social and emotional development. I like how progressives also recognize their role as counselors towards students and facilitators of learning than just pouring knowledge into the minds of children. I can see the value in both of these philosophies.
ReplyDeleteI would consider myself firmly planted as an Essentialist. My philosophy of education is very similar to the goals and principles the text described. I learn in a cognitive and intellectual manner, therefore that is the way that I teach and how I would operate in day to day things. I do think we should have a modern spin on learning our traditions and keeping our society intact. I think students perform on different levels according to many factors... so it is wise to keep an open mind to their personality types and experiences regardless of our educational philosophies.
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As a Science teacher, I try my best to model my instruction after progressive ideas. I find myself at times leaning heavily towards essentialism, and even depending on my mood, topic, and student needs at times perrenialsim and reconstructionism. Do you have to choose one, or can you change your style based on the situation?
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My personal philosophy leans towards Progressivism. As a science teacher, I hope I am instilling in my students a sense of curiousity and a desire for the truth. I would like to hope that my students never stop learning or wanting to learn.
ReplyDelete~Jennifer Campbell
Based on my philosophy of education, I believe I fall mostly in the progressivism idealism. I teach my students to explore and feel that they learn best when they are doing something and finding things out themselves rather than me telling them. I am always encouraging them to learn more, read about things, research things we do not know and feel that my students enjoy learning. Although I try to always teach this way, there are times where I know my students need to know the "essential" things and teach just that. So, I wouldn't say I am just one of these philosophies, but a mixture at times.
ReplyDeleteSamantha Reed
I beleive that I lean toward Progressivism the most. I believe that when a child is active he/she learns best. This allows the child to make it meaningful to themeselves. I also believe that we should all be lifetime learners and life lends itself towards that.
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The progressive philosophy realates to my own personal philosophies due to my current position as a school social worker. Students have so many differences such as educational ability and social background. I would tend to take a lot of this into consideration as an administrator of a school. I would hope my school could provide programs that would provide students with educational, emotional, family support so that students can be the best they can be.
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PROGRESSIVE all the way! I am a firm believer one does not merely memorize information and spit it back in the form of a standardized test. Learning is for life. In science class, I try to teach logical reasoning skills, problem solving skills, and critical thinking. These are continually learned traits throughout life.
ReplyDeleteThe progressive philosophy best relates to my personal philosophy on education. I believe that education is a process that follows us throughout our lives. I think that a child can learn best when he actually experiences something that relates a lesson to a real-life experience.
ReplyDeleteProgressivism matches my philosophy the best. We never stop learning!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Anthony W. in that Progressivism curriculum has a strong emphasis on problem solving and analysis, for these skills are invaluable in today’s society. Those skills are what make people stand above all others.
Jake Leonard
Progressivism matches my philosophy the best. We never stop learning!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Anthony W. in that Progressivism curriculum has a strong emphasis on problem solving and analysis, for these skills are invaluable in today’s society. Those skills are what make people stand above all others.
Jake Leonard
My personal philosophy of learning is progressivism. Because I feel that learning is a process that continues as long as one lives. And a child learns best when actively experiencing his/her world as opposed to passively absorbing preselected content. Experiences in school are designed to meet the needs and interests of individual learners. Students and adults are all life time learner. Look at the age of the students in this class. Jamie Cain
ReplyDeleteProgressivism Model best describes my personal philosophy. We are continues learners as long as we live. If experiences in schools are designed to meet the needs and interests of individual learners. The teachers and the students are going to have to be life time learner to stay up with the changes in current education. Look at the age of students in this class. We are life time learners! Jamie Cain
ReplyDeleteI am truly a progressive teacher! I tell my students from the very first day "I will not give you answers in this class, I will give you the tools to discover answers for yourselves". I stick to this ideal throughout the years. One of my favorite phases for students is when one tells me "that's not fair", I remind them "Life's not fair, what are you going to do to change that?" Many can't give me an answer, yet some realize that I'm not being mean, I'm simply preparing them for a life that is NOT fair and many times you have to figure out on your own how to deal with a problem. I remind them that someone is not going to be there giving them the answers all their life, so neither will I. I believe this movement away from simply teaching the 3 Rs and memorizing content will help create a stronger future generation.
ReplyDeleteMelissa Ogle
Progressivism fits my personal philosophy in education and life. I do believe that we must constantly be aware of society around us. We must be able to adapt to it and learn from it to survive. As educators we can provide all the tools necessary to survive, but it is up to the individual to decide when and how to use these resources. Progressivism relates perfectly to the old saying that still rings true today...One must strive to learn something new everyday!
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Essentialism best fits my educational philosophy. The goal of education for essentialists is the cultural heritage. The goals are conitive and intellectual and it also helps students grow in their ability to think logically.
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Taking the four philosophies into consideration while developing my own philosophy, I feel that my own philosophy of education surrounds the ideas of the essentialists and the progressivists as well. The holistic approach to curriculum development begins with the aims of education on a global prospective. One must consider that our society is in competition not only from within but also throughout the entire world. I feel that an educational leader must begin his curriculum development with a vision that will not only take into consideration the local issues but also develop curriculula that will encompass the vision of furthering the advancement of the lives of the young individuals involved. I agree with the progressivists’ idea that one must tailor the curriculum to the child. Each individual is unique. Children learn at different rates, different styles, and in many different ways.
ReplyDeleteI am primarily a progressive follower. I believe if we teach a child to love reading, or any subject, we have instilled a love of learning which hopefully stays with them throughout their lives. I agree with the progressive philosophy that any experience is an opportunity for a learning experience. I am a big fan of meeting the student's needs, what ever they are. Misty Zyvoloski
ReplyDeleteProgressivism best relates to my personal philosophy of education. I agree with the progressive philosophy in the fact that education is not a product to be learned but a process that continues as long as one lives. To their way of thinking and mine a child learns best when actively experiencing his or her own world as opposed to passively absorbing preselected content. There is no single pattern or subject that can be appropriate for all learners. I really like this philosophy because it accounts for individual differences and shows concern for the student, society, and subject matter, placing the student at the center of the learning process.
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The philosophy that best relates to my philosophy is progressivism. The progressivists ask schools to provide for the needs of students. They also show care and concern for a child. These two aspects are essential for a child to succeed in a school. The curriculum needs to be differentiated according to their particular weakness and it needs to be taught in a way that shows gentle care and concern. I also agree with the progressivists that state that education is a process that continues as long as one lives. The old addage still applies, "A good teacher never stops learning."
ReplyDeleteProgressivism matches my philosophy the most. I feel that we never stop learning. Progressivism places a strong emphasis on problem solving and analysis which is essential in today’s society.
ReplyDeleteRoss Matney