Bridgett Ellis
EDCU 1500
Educational Philosophy
I believe that the purpose of education is to teach and explore the unknown. Teaching is about making the students think critically. A teacher should create assignments that encourage critical thinking skills. This will help students build problem-solving skills. I think that education should challenge students. To challenge the students, it important to contribute things that are interesting to the students. The integration of subjects that interest the student can add a different dynamic to the class and they will be able to show their individually through their work. The students should walk away for the class feeling that they learned something new. Teachers should guide to the students through tasks such as assignments, projects, and other academic activities. Education is not just about a letter grade. The purpose is to push the student mentally ability.
Schools are environments where people can learn from one another. With so many different personal and ways of thinking, learning doesn’t necessarily have to be in the classroom. School can also be a place where students find their identity. The purpose of school is not just to students the basics, but to prepare the for life challenges. Schools will teach the building block that students will carry with them throughout their lives. Another thing, schools can provide educational self-discipline techniques. A place where students can learn wrong from right.
I believe that learning helps establish your own way of thinking. Students can learn the same things but process them differently. Education is the process of gaining information or knowledge and using it to develop different skills. Learning is also about progression. The more we learning, the more we widen our point of view. Learning doesn’t have to be just in the classroom. Also, involving that community is an essential part of the learning process. I believe that the students can learn from the people in their community, by getting different perspectives.
Hey Bridget! your philosophy is awesome. I like the fact that you mention educators should integrate ideas that students care about, this would definitely enhance the quality of learning by allowing youth to explore ideas outside of the core subjects. I totally agree that education is much more than a letter grade, because a letter doesn't adequately measure success and achievement. Maybe there are other grading methods that don't emphasize the letter. When I was in Highschool all I cared about was making the grade! But it honestly made me care less about the process of learning and understanding. Your point that "Schools should prepare students for life challenges" parallels with my philosophy on social reconstructivism. Students should always be able to use what they learn in school to enhance their social and professional life.
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