Teaching Philosophy and Educating Students
Traditionally, the focus of education has been the primary "3Rs" -- writing, reading, and arithmetic. But with ever-growing technological innovation driving universal change, educators need to reconsider whether or not the skills taught in schools truly offer learners the best chance to enjoy success in life, at school, and in the workplace (Sledd, 2015).
From my personal experiences and approaches in the area of education, some things vital to me in the roles of student and teacher are:
Great teachers are kind to everyone around them- students, their parents, coworkers, etc. Kindness truly has a great impact on the school and classroom environment, with students feeling loved, welcomed, and cared for.
The profession of teaching is humanistic. Compassion represents the utmost sense of understanding, as well as showing other people that they are important. Compassionate teachers instill this quality in their pupils through their actions, and consequently, pupils will show increased receptiveness to their surrounding world.
1. The attribute -- empathy --is extremely important and every teacher must strive to instill this quality within themselves and their students. The ability to place oneself in others' shoes and view things from others' perspective has the potential to strongly impact one's actions and decisions.
1. Being optimistic is not easy. In the teaching profession, it is even more difficult if one constantly faces problems having very few solutions....
But remaining optimistic under such difficult circumstances goes a long way in positively impacting not just students, but others around them as well. Optimism always appears to make situations better.
1. Great teachers forge bonds and friendships by bridging gaps, and establishing a community. They always endeavor to improve things for students both outside and inside of class. Community building is one thing great teachers strive to work for in classrooms, and this extends to the whole school and community.
1. Anyone who looks at great teachers wishes to model them, and become a better pupil, teacher, and ultimately, a better individual. Great teacher unearths hidden possibilities, treasures, and make magic happen (Alrubail, 2015).
Major Philosophies of Education
Educational philosophy constitutes an element that every educator, administrator, and school adapts themselves to, both intentionally and unintentionally. Philosophy in this area provides educators and students a basis for knowledge-building (Erkilic, 2008, p. 1).
Essentialism
This philosophy focuses on traditional education; core curriculum; teacher-focused learning; intellectual development; and appreciation of literary and artistic masterworks. Its main premises are that the basis of reality is our physical world; democratic societies require critical thinking ability, and civic values take precedence over individual values in a democratic society. The philosophy is generally regarded as one that is conservative and relates…
