PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION----Final paper

Personal Philosophy

7/31/2017

Personal Philosophy & Education

Abstract

To apply accumulative classroom learning experience to foster effective learning experience for my learners through collaboration with relevant stakeholders as well as encouraging implementation of sound education policies and programs in learning processes.

Introduction

Normally teaching profession calls for more than just standing in front of learners and subjecting them to oral or written continuous assessment tests. Teaching requires adaptive approach in teaching methods. In the same vein, I believe my roles as a tutor I should be flexible in my teaching models. To be effective in my work, I will have to plan, manage and differentiate the needs of the learners and teaching models. Therefore, my philosophy will be application of accumulative classroom learning experience to foster effective learning experience for my learners. Learning is a complex process that requires sound policies and programs as well as joint efforts by all stakeholders.

Worldview and Philosophy of Life

It is universally agreed that education stakeholders including teaching and government have a major role in formulating favorable learning policies. Education is also the best tool to fight poverty and ignorance.

· Metaphysics: Education plays a pivotal role in development of learners thus producing useful and dependable people who can serve the society diligently.

· Axiology

The policies can be at school level or public levels; however, they must serve to improve learning outcomes. All education policies are supposed to be learner centered in order to improve the standards of education and permit personal improvement by learners. Therefore, as a teacher I will help my students to understand these education policies in order to maximizes on the benefits of such policies. My main ethical principles will be anchored on utilitarian ideals which seek to optimize positive learning outcomes to as many learners as possible. In this regard, I will encourage the students to share their skills and knowledge with other students through group discussions.

Philosophy of Schools and Learning

The behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism are some of the best learning theories used in learning environments. The theories are situation specific and their application in learning process is largely based on the learning needs of the students. Each theory aims at maximizing leaning outcomes and enhancing acquisition of knowledge and skills by the learners (Bigge, 1982).

Instructional Practice

The right application of the theories coupled by the right attitude of teaching towards their profession and students can be a force multiplier in reaching greater heights of learning outcomes. As a teacher, my focus will be on utilizing the right teaching theory or integrated theories based on the assessment of learning needs of the students. Some learning theories are best suited for specific group of students but not all, in such a case I will tailor my teaching theories targeting to meet the needs of the students. Moreover, creating conducive learning environment as well as embracing the right professional demeanors while administrating learning based on learning theories can results into desired learning outcomes (Knight , 2006).

Teacher-Learner Relationships 

Different learners have different levels of learning abilities thus customized learning methods are key in meeting learning needs of each learner. This call for creativity on the part of the teacher to utilize the diversity among the learners to stimulate and foster best learning environment for all students. Moreover, different learners have unique learning styles and thus tutor must have good knowledge about the different learning needs of their students based on the well-studied learning theories. As a teacher, I find the need to utilize three basic learning styles, that is, include auditory, visual and kinesthetic for effective content delivery in order to maximize on the expected positive learning outcomes (Doyle , 1986).

Diversity

In classroom environment, diversity is bound to exist. Students have different learning abilities, the underachievers and overachievers hence, making administration of learning activities challenging. Teaching models should be customized to meet the individual needs of the students. This involved administration of differentiated learning instructions as a way of integrating multicultural connections in classroom (Doyle , 1986).

Classroom management philosophy

There various classroom management practices that a teacher can adopt in their teaching profession. As a teacher, I strongly believe in the importance of administering tests to learners as one of the strategy to receive learning feedback from learners. This mainly important in understanding learning gaps and formulate better improvements strategies. additionally, it also allows learners to assess their academic growth over a given duration and make necessary adjustments at personal level. Also of noteworthy; depending on the nature of the learners in the classroom, different types of tests can be administered by teachers. Finally, allowing the learners to enjoy freedom of expression in classroom can also be a force multiplier in realizing desired learning outcome (Doyle , 1986).

Conclusion

Therefore, it is imperative to note that learning is one of the most complex process that requires sound education policies and programs and joint efforts by education stakeholders in order to achieve desirable learning outcomes. Similarly, there are proven learning theories that teachers can use for teaching purposes. Most importantly, administering of regular tests has been seen as the best feedback tool in learning environment.

Reference

Bigge, L. M. (1982). Learning theories for teachers. New York: Harper & Row.

Doyle , W. (1986). Classroom organization and management. Handbook of research on teaching, 3, 392-431.

Knight , G. R. (2006). Philosophy and education: An introduction in Christian perspective. New York: Andrews University Press.