Week 1

What do you include in your philosophy of education, and where do you begin when creating it? What knowledge is of the most worth? What values should shine through? 

To help you get started, there are some standard elements that are typically included; however, it’s important to note that this will evolve and change as you continue to grow as a professional educator. 

Consider your beliefs about the following elements in relation to education: 

• Teaching and learning 
• Students 
• Knowledge 
• What is worth knowing 
• Personal beliefs in philosophical areas 

Create a 1-page infographic that illustrates your beliefs on the following topics: 

• The purpose of education 
• The role of the student in education 
• The role of the teacher in education 
• How children learn 
• The philosophical orientation to teaching that your beliefs align closest to 

Depending on your comfort level in creating graphical layouts, use 1 or more of the following tools to create the infographic: 

• Google Slides® 
• Canva®