Philosophy of Education

Philosophy of Education Paper

This paper will be evaluated using the attached guidelines and rubric. 

· Use APA format. 

· Typed 4-5 pages, double-spaced

· Size 12, Times New Roman font.

You will address each of the following in your paper. 

Please include a separate heading for each of the three sections in your paper.

Purpose of Education 

o What role will the teacher have in the classroom? (Sage on the stage? Guide on the side?)

o What role will the students have in their own learning?

o What overall educational philosophy do you most identify with?

Vision of Instruction, Assessment, and an Effective Learning Environment

o What will instruction look like in your classroom?

o What will assessment look like in your classroom?

o How will you use assessments?

o What role will the students have in assessment?

o What will you create an effective learning environment?

o What will your classroom look like?

o What type of classroom community and climate will you create?

Motivation for Becoming a Teacher  

• What do you want to      gain from the profession? 
• Why the specific      subject and grade level? 
• What is the impact      you hope to have on students' lives as learners and human beings? 
• How will the      students’ time with you change them as learners and people? 
• What commitment will      you make to ensure that students' intellectual, emotional, and social      needs are met? 
• Where did you get the ideas that informed your vision?
• Reference your experiences as a student, course readings, class      discussions, experiences out in the field, etc.

Review the rubric before you begin writing!

Please cite your references in the body of the paper and include them on the reference list.  See the APA cheat sheet that is located on Blackboard.