A philosophy of education is a statement regarding your beliefs and values about education. This statement is often required as part of the application process in gaining employment as a teacher.
statement of your educational philosophy using the results of your “Professional Dispositions Self-Assessment Survey.” Your philosophy may be grounded in a theory or theories that you have studied in this course, or informed by your study of historical and sociological influences on education.
In your statement, include your beliefs and values in each of the following areas:
The purpose of education
Vision of a commitment to collaboration in promoting the growth and development of young children.
The role of the teacher as a leader and advocate according to some of the ethical frameworks that you have examined.
The process of self-reflecting on teaching practices and education policy in order to utilize research, ethical practice, and other resources to advance the profession. +500 words include references citation in text is APA
The role of the teacher is multifaceted—from being a leader to being an advocate for their students’ best interests. By modeling critical thinking skills while encouraging students to take ownership over their own learning process, teachers help cultivate life-long learners who are more likely to be successful in future endeavors. Teachers should also work with each other collaboratively within the school system in order create positive change that benefits all stakeholders involved: children, families and educators alike. Furthermore, it is important for teachers to understand their professional responsibility—both ethically and legally—especially when faced with difficult decision making or responding appropriately during crisis management situations.
As part of this educational philosophy it is essential for me to engage in self-reflection on teaching practices both inside and outside of the classroom setting so I may continue growing professionally while better serving my students’ needs academically as well as emotionally/socially/psychologically (Gore et al., 2019). In order do this successfully I must stay abreast of current research literature related to instruction as well as educational policy initiatives aimed at improving our schools systems overall (Berry & Jones 2020). Additionally, ethical practice must always remain at the forefront when making decisions concerning any aspect of teaching since these decisions affect not only myself but also those around me (Ludwig & Myers 2003).
In conclusion, my educational philosophy focuses on creating an equitable learning environment where growth opportunities exist for everyone involved – from students all the way up administrators - striving towards developing lifelong learners capable of contributing positively society at large . This goal demands commitment from myself included continued development through reflection/researching/advocacy efforts as well researching/implementing new ideas aimed at reforming our education system holistically..
References
Berry C., & Jones J.(2020). Social Justice Teacher Education: Addressing Struggles Through Inquiry Based Learning Approaches,. International Journal Of Teaching And Learning In Higher Education 32(1), 137–149 doi 107719/ijtlhe
Gore T., Bunch A., Hoskins W., Moore L& Myers K.(2019). Reflections On Cultural Competency Training In Early Childhood Programs: Preparing Early Childhood Educators To Recognize Implicit Bias And Promote Equity For All Children The Professional Educator 41(3) , 241–257 doi 10 147899002441200318
Ludwig K., & Myers S.(2003). Working Ethics: Strategies For Decision Making And Problem Solving San Francisco Jossey Bass.