Final Copy of Philosophy
Final Copy of Philosophy
Final Copy of Philosophy
When an educator creates a personal philosophy of education, they might think that their
philosophy will never change and remain as is, but, in reality, most of us like myself change it
and start to adapt based on areas in life that mold up as times change. Such as relationships with
co-workers, different experiences with colleagues, college professors, and individuals in the
community alter how we think and the way we teach. It is the same way for young learners
because they are growing and expanding their knowledge, so I believe it is crucial to understand
and keep in mind when creating your philosophy. Our code of ethics, religious beliefs, the
definition of what life is, different ways and strategies used in the classroom, and much more
came from a root that started when we were children. When we connect to our philosophy, we
also tap into our good and bad experiences and make sure that we are making a change to better
Role as a Teacher
Considering the learner's nature is a crucial priority for teachers when planning developmentally
appropriate instruction suitable for the learner. According to Rhalmi, a learner's characteristics
vary; several are considered (Rahlmi,2019). One meaningful way to view the learner's nature and
enhance their needs is to make teaching creative through discovery, experimentation, play, and
become a role model in society's eyes. From Gilligan's ethics of care forming and developing
from Kholberg's ethics of justice, I understood more about moral theory, moral conflicts,
actions/choices, and what predeterminate factors I might fall into based on their research. It is
my responsibility to be motivated to take into account the best interest of my learners, having
respect for human life, and be guided by principles of caring. I recognize that my responsibility
aligns with the ethical standard of professional practice that I must abide by in my personal and
teaching to create an ethical school climate. Exhibiting consistent and equitable treatment of
students, colleagues, and parents, respecting all civil rights "teachers should be motivated by a
universal respect for human life and also be guided by principles of caring" (PSPC). It is not
discriminating based on race, national or ethnic origin, culture, religion, sex or sexual
orientation, marital status, age, or political beliefs (the list of bases is not all-inclusive). Gilligan's
and Kohlberg's moral development theories enhance those traits in which the teacher's role falls
disagreeing in my years as an educator, co-teaching, and having some discussions over some
classroom management and what strategies I have learned over my years of experience. Even
though my top priority is protecting students from unsafe conditions, I also consider the amount
of work it takes to become an efficient teacher. According to the Professional Standards and
Practices Commission, as a teacher, I must intervene when I see suspicious misconduct because
it is my responsibility. My responsibility is to respect fellow employees but also keep children's
Classroom Management
For a teacher to acquire classroom management, a teacher must know how to integrate
strategies that fit individual students' needs and show respect, care, authority, and compassion.
As a teacher, managing the classroom is an important task, and without proper management,
proper education is troubled. I strive to one day prepare a well-planned environment where
To do so, "establish rules on the first day of class, and always follow through on the
(ElementaryEducationDegree) is a tip I enjoy considering because it sets ground rules the very
first day of school. Another information is "using positive instead of negative language"
(ElementaryEducationDegree). William Glasser, created of the "choice theory," states that "we
are driven by genetics to satisfy five basic needs: survival, love and belonging, power, freedom
With Choice Theory, I can compare and contrast the strategies mentioned above and see how
much emphasis is placed on these five basic needs. I firmly believe that when a teacher like
myself looks for alternatives that are doing the right thing. Seeing what strategies work best for
● Classroom environment
● Age of learners
● ELL (English Language Learners)
● Negative habits
● Religious Differences
plenty of errors in finding out what works best for my students and me. Of course, students are
not permanent as some strategies may have to adapt; however, when a teacher gets to practice,
they also archive information that can be used in another setting. Like many other teachers, I
have found it useful when I communicate and share my experience with other colleagues and
discuss what worked for them. Overall, communicating with students verbally and nonverbally
shows how much you care about their needs. When a learner receives warmth, sympathy, love,
and understanding, they are quick to open arms, listen, and focus on what needs to be
accomplished in class.
With different points of view on the purpose of education, every person has a different meaning.
When we look at administrators to teachers, everyone has their core principles that change the
definition. Purposeful education can amount to lifetime learners who will ultimately become
harm or blessings to a community one day. Education does not start and stop with educating
students inside a school system, but teachers play a significant part in building students' traits,
such as "confidence and self-esteem" (Kelly, 2019 ). Teaching habits, teaching students how to
carry themselves, and motivating them to become better. As a professional, I must respect
everyone's viewpoint on what they believe is the purpose of education as I work on my own
opinion.
As I continued to research this topic, I came across different educational theories that
better understand this area. "cognitive learning, behaviorism, constructivism, humanism, and
connectivism" (Western Governors University, 2020). These theories that an educator like
myself can apply in classrooms relate them to specific strategies and techniques. The benefits of
learning different approaches give me a well-rounded understanding to prepare and utilize in the
classroom. Doing so enables me to connect different kinds of students to fit their needs and
aptitudes.
I used humanism learning theory to create a classroom where specific students' emotions
and physical needs are being met by creating a visual chart showing different feelings (happy,
sad, mad, bored, tired) and letting them place their names on their emotions are feeling. Later in
the day, I check in with them why they think that way and form a better relationship with that
Conclusion to Philosophy
experiences, evaluate every strategy that I come across, create connections, and which type of
plan fits best for students and is not extremely difficult to teach. I always enjoyed observing and
assessing other teachers and seeing what kind of classroom management skills they use. See how
students engage, react, and perform with given strategies by being consistent and always striving
to learn more about theories, new information, methods, ways of thinking, learning new policies,
standards, the true meaning of a professional, adapting to new situations. It allows me to make
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