Personal Philosophy of Education
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ED 500: Personal Philosophy of Education Essay
In ED 500, you are required to develop your own personal philosophy of education. This activity will require you to think critically about your beliefs and your role as a teacher. You may be asked to provide your teaching philosophy to potential employers when applying for future jobs, so you should keep your essay and revise it over time as you see fit.
In reflecting upon your personal philosophy of education, you should consider beliefs and positions regarding the learner, teacher, classroom climate, subject matter, and assessments. Keeping these topics in mind, respond to the questions listed below to help you understand your innermost beliefs about schooling, teaching, and learning. A strong personal philosophy education essay will include examples and evidence that you put your philosophy into practice in the classroom. The essay should not be an abstract activity – it should truly be personal.
Personal Philosophy of Education Content Requirements
Your essay should provide answers to the following questions:
· What are the broad goals of education and how can they best be met?
· What are your personal goals and hopes for your students, and how can you help them achieve those goals?
· In your opinion, what kinds of knowledge and skills are most important for your students to learn? How can students gain that knowledge and skills, and what is your role in the process? This answer should relate, at least in part, to the grade level and subject matter that you teach.
· Will you consciously promote specific values in your classroom? If so, what values? If not, why not?
· What kind of environment do you strive to create in your classroom? How do you create this type of environment? How does that ideal environment relate to your beliefs about students and learning?
· What is diversity and why is it important? What steps can you take to ensure that diversity is celebrated in your classroom? What steps do you take to include diverse parents in their children’s education?
· After reading about the five philosophies of education in Chapter 6 ( See Overview 6.1), which do you think is most aligned with your personal philosophy of education? Why? Be specific here. Does the philosophy fit perfectly? Are there some elements you don’t agree with? Provide specific examples of how this philosophy is evident in your personal philosophy.
Personal Philosophy of Education Essay Formatting Requirements
· Your essay must be typed in Word, 12-point font, 1” margins on all sides, double spaced, and at least five pages in length (excluding title page and references). Your essay, not including the title page and references, should not exceed 8 pages.
· Your essay should be written in the first-person perspective.
· No abstract is required, but you should include a title page.
· Since this essay reflects your personal philosophy of education, citations are not required. If you paraphrase or quote material from the textbook or other sources; however, you must use APA format and include a reference list.
· Use direct quotes sparingly. This is your personal philosophy of education; I want to know what your thoughts are.
· You do not have to answer the questions in the order they are listed; however, your essay must be organized in a way that allows the reader to clearly see your answers to each question.
For a full description of the grading scale for article summaries in this course, see the Personal Philosophy of Education Essay Rubric that is posted in Blackboard.
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PersonalPhilosophyofEducationEssayGradingRubric1.pdf
Personal Philosophy of Education Essay Grading Rubric: ED 500
Level of Performance
Criteria Poor Below Average Average Excellent
Goals of Education Points Possible: 5
Did not submit philosophy of education essay or did not discuss the goals of education.
0 pts
Goals of education are discussed but only vaguely. Discussion may or may not include a vague discussion of how the goals can be met.
2.5 pts
Goals of education and methods that could be used to reach them are briefly discussed. The discussion could benefit from more detail.
4 pts
Goals of education and methods that can be used to reach them are thoroughly discussed. Discussion reveals a sound understanding of the goals of education.
5 pts
Personal Goals/Hopes for Students Points Possible: 5
Did not submit philosophy of education essay or did not discuss personal goals/hopes for students.
0 pts
Personal goals and hopes for students are discussed but only vaguely.
2.5 pts
Personal goals and hopes for students are discussed briefly.
4 pts
Personal goals and hopes for students are thoroughly discussed.
5 pts
Important Knowledge and Skills for Students Points Possible: 5
Did not submit philosophy of education essay or did not discuss the knowledge and skills that are most important for students.
0 pts
The knowledge and skills that are most important for students are discussed but only vaguely.
2.5 pts
The knowledge and skills that are most important for students are briefly discussed.
4 pts
The knowledge and skills that are most important for students are thoroughly discussed. Discussion touches on each of the following: why the knowledge or skills are important, how students will gain the knowledge/skills described, and what you can do to help students gain the knowledge/skills described.
5 pts
Values in the Classroom Points Possible: 5
Did not submit philosophy of education essay or did not discuss the role of personal values in the classroom.
0 pts
The role of personal values in the classroom is discussed but only vaguely.
2.5 pts
The role of personal values in the classroom is briefly discussed.
4 pts
The role of personal values in the classroom is thoroughly discussed. Discussion includes either a comprehensive summary of the values that will be promoted in your classroom or a comprehensive summary explaining why personal values will/should not be promoted in the classroom.
5 pts
Classroom Environment Points Possible: 5
Did not submit philosophy of education essay or did not describe the environment you would like to create in your classroom.
0 pts
The ideal classroom environment is described but only vaguely.
2.5 pts
The ideal classroom environment is described briefly.
4 pts
The ideal classroom environment is described fully. Additional discussion of how this environment can be created and how the ideal environment relates to your beliefs about students and learning is included.
5 pts
Incorporation of Diversity Points Possible: 5
Did not submit philosophy of education essay or did not discuss how you would incorporate diversity in the classroom.
0 pts
A plan to incorporate the diversity of families and students in the classroom is discussed but only vaguely.
2.5 pts
A definition of diversity is provided and a plan to incorporate the diversity of families and students in the classroom is briefly discussed.
4 pts
A definition of diversity is provided and a thorough plan to incorporate the diversity of families and students in the classroom is discussed. In addition, the discussion also addresses the importance of incorporating diversity in the classroom.
5 pts
Personal Philosophy Points Possible: 5
Did not submit philosophy of education essay or did not discuss personal philosophy.
0 pts
Personal philosophy of education is vaguely described. No philosophy from the text is selected.
3 pts
Personal philosophy of education is briefly described and justified.
8 pts
Personal philosophy is thoroughly described and justified. Discussion makes it clear that you understand the chosen philosophy and are able to articulate why it is the best fit for you.
10 pts
Grammar/Spelling Points Possible: 5
Did not submit philosophy of education essay.
0 pts
Frequent spelling and grammar errors are present, but they do not interfere with interpretation of the essay.
2.5 pts
Only minor spelling/grammar errors present.
4 pts
Essay is written at a graduate level. Spelling and grammar issues are virtually non-existent.
5 pts
APA Format Points Possible: 5
Did not submit philosophy of education essay and/or did not include any sources.
0 pts
Frequent issues with APA format for in-text citations and references.
2.5 pts
Only minor APA format errors present.
4 pts
APA format errors are virtually non-existent. Presentation accurately uses APA formatting for title page, in-text citations and the reference list (if used).
5 pts
Total Assignment Points Possible: 50 0 pts 25.5 pts 40 pts 50 pts
PersonalPhilosophyofEducationInstructions1.docx
ED 500: Personal Philosophy of Education Essay
In ED 500, you are required to develop your own personal philosophy of education. This activity will require you to think critically about your beliefs and your role as a teacher. You may be asked to provide your teaching philosophy to potential employers when applying for future jobs, so you should keep your essay and revise it over time as you see fit.
In reflecting upon your personal philosophy of education, you should consider beliefs and positions regarding the learner, teacher, classroom climate, subject matter, and assessments. Keeping these topics in mind, respond to the questions listed below to help you understand your innermost beliefs about schooling, teaching, and learning. A strong personal philosophy education essay will include examples and evidence that you put your philosophy into practice in the classroom. The essay should not be an abstract activity – it should truly be personal.
Personal Philosophy of Education Content Requirements
Your essay should provide answers to the following questions:
· What are the broad goals of education and how can they best be met?
· What are your personal goals and hopes for your students, and how can you help them achieve those goals?
· In your opinion, what kinds of knowledge and skills are most important for your students to learn? How can students gain that knowledge and skills, and what is your role in the process? This answer should relate, at least in part, to the grade level and subject matter that you teach.
· Will you consciously promote specific values in your classroom? If so, what values? If not, why not?
· What kind of environment do you strive to create in your classroom? How do you create this type of environment? How does that ideal environment relate to your beliefs about students and learning?
· What is diversity and why is it important? What steps can you take to ensure that diversity is celebrated in your classroom? What steps do you take to include diverse parents in their children’s education?
· After reading about the five philosophies of education in Chapter 6 ( See Overview 6.1), which do you think is most aligned with your personal philosophy of education? Why? Be specific here. Does the philosophy fit perfectly? Are there some elements you don’t agree with? Provide specific examples of how this philosophy is evident in your personal philosophy.
Personal Philosophy of Education Essay Formatting Requirements
· Your essay must be typed in Word, 12-point font, 1” margins on all sides, double spaced, and at least five pages in length (excluding title page and references). Your essay, not including the title page and references, should not exceed 8 pages.
· Your essay should be written in the first-person perspective.
· No abstract is required, but you should include a title page.
· Since this essay reflects your personal philosophy of education, citations are not required. If you paraphrase or quote material from the textbook or other sources; however, you must use APA format and include a reference list.
· Use direct quotes sparingly. This is your personal philosophy of education; I want to know what your thoughts are.
· You do not have to answer the questions in the order they are listed; however, your essay must be organized in a way that allows the reader to clearly see your answers to each question.
For a full description of the grading scale for article summaries in this course, see the Personal Philosophy of Education Essay Rubric that is posted in Blackboard.
