Personal philosophy

Running Head: PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION

Personal Philosophy of Education

University of Phoenix

A philosophy will reflect the human part of the individual who is becoming a teacher. Teachers not only teach reading, math, writing, science, comprehension it also teach relationship, care, and understanding to mentioning few. As a teacher I need to know how I will make my studentsunderstand and remember the lesson or the material subjects teach.  Each child learns at his or her own pace. Some are more slowly than others.  A classroom is full of students waiting to learnsomething new and exciting everyday.  As their teacher I need to learn the ability that each child has to learn a lesson and focus on the ones with more difficulties.
In this past week I learn that existdifferent educational philosophies. I do not agree with a whole philosophy but among them I agree with some of the ideas.
* Perenninalism – which base on find the essence and discipline the mind.* Essentialism –everlasting truth.
* Behaviorism –change the student environment change his or her behavior.
* Positivism –acquisition of facts based on empirical observation.
*Progressivism –develop the student to become learners.
* Reconstructionism –teach students to analyze today’s society and change what is necessary.
* Humanism –enhance the individuality of thestudent.
* Constructivism –create learning situations where the student can discover the answer to important questions.
A student should master the basic reading, writing, and math. He or she alsoneeds knowledge of history and arts, be a person whom can contribute something positive in society, should have imagination, determination and dedication to prosper in life. A student should learnhow to make good decision also that the decisions make will bring positive or negative consequences in life.
The student attitude should show respect to others and himself, believe that he or she...