Philosophy of Education

  

Ashford 4: - Week 3 - Discussion 1

Philosophy of Education

     

Prepare: Read the article A Portrait of the     Teacher as Friend and Artist: The Example of Jean-Jacques Rousseau by Hunter McEwan (2011) from the Ashford University     Library.

 

Reflect: As you take notes while reading this article, think     about the importance of understanding the philosophy behind taking general     education courses and how your courses have taught you to think more     critically, build character, and become more open-minded to cultural     differences, thereby paving the way for you to be successful in the career     field you have chosen.

 

Write: For this discussion you will address the following     prompts: 

• Describe at least three          ways a person can teach by example according to the article and          provide a personal example in which you have demonstrated this          concept.
• Explain how “teaching by          example” influences the development of ethical and moral reasoning as          well as cultural sensitivity and awareness.
• “Rousseau categorically          denies the educational power of example” (p. 513). Explain your          agreement or disagreement with Rousseau’s philosophy of education as          it applies to your experience in gaining knowledge.

Your initial post should be at     least 250 words in length, which should include a thorough response to     each prompt. You are required to provide in-text citations of applicable     required reading materials and/or any other outside sources you use to     support your claims. Provide full reference information of all sources     cited at the end of your response. Please use correct APA format when     writing in-text citations and references.

 

Respond to Peers: Review your classmates’ posts, and respond to at least     two of your peers by Day 7. Comment on how your peer explained their view     on the philosophy of education and the understanding of how education is     acquired. Each participation post should be a minimum of 75 words.

 

Carefully review the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate this     Discussion Thread.