“ Why should children be made to conform into a world that they were made to stand out in!”
This is where I will keep record of philosophical approaches that resonate with my beliefs of what will make me a great teacher. These philosophies are representative of my values, goals, and beliefs regarding both teaching and learning…
Existentialism: No two children are alike. Learners are seen as individuals and should be allowed to take a positive role in the shaping of their education and life.
Albert camus – dont walk behind me; i may not lead; dont walk in front of me; i may not follow. just walk beside me and be my friend
Montessori Philosophy: values the development of the whole child – the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development.
Maria Montessori believed that discovering one’s place in the world, finding work that is meaningful and fulfilling, and developing the inner peace and depth of soul that allows one to love, are the most important goals in life.
Progressivism: A theory of education that is concerned with “learning by doing” and purports that children learn best when pursuing their own interests and satisfying their own needs
John Dewey – if we teach today as we taught yesterday, we rob our children of tomorrow.
Social Reconstruction: Education to change society, rather than just teach about it. It calls on schools to educate students in ways that will help society move beyond all forms of discrimination to the benefit of everyone worldwide.
Herbert Spencer – The great aim of education is not knowledge but action