Educational philosophy

“As a teacher, it is your job to make explicit whatever you though was implicit” -Carol Ann Tomlinson Introduction My collective experiences as a scientist, STEM advocate and teacher form th…

Today, I'm excited to share with you a diverse array of philosophy of education examples. Now, it's important to note that these examples, while illustrative, might come across as simplified. But rest assured, their simplicity is intentional.

A Synopsis of "Schools of Philosophy" Charts with Comparisons from Other Sources

Examples of things to emphasize in a teaching philosophy statement include: (1) A student-centered approach to education. (2) A focus on active learning. (3) High expectations for yourself and your students. Read on for more.

Since I am waiting on phone calls from the applications I put in, I decided to update my Professional Teaching Portfolio. Our Education program had us make one for one of our courses. I have not kept up on it much since I began teaching, updating it last in 2008. But I am hoping for an interview soon, and the one time I don't bring it will be the time they ask! In case you are unfamiliar with Teaching Portfolios, or looking for ideas, I thought I would take a few posts to run down the way…

This is a good strategy to use within the classroom to understand what Educational Philosophy is and how to use it with different things in the classroom.

Learning theories every teacher should know. Definition and characteristics of learning theories to use in the classroom. In this infographic we present 7 of 9 learning theories. If you want to learn more about all of them click on the pin! #infographic #meaningfullearning #learningtheories #cognitivetheories #learning #behaviorism #constructivism #sociallearning #learningbydiscovery #multipleintelligences #learningcharacteristics #educationalpsychology #socioconstructivism

I grew up attending school in France and never liked it. I have always been successful, ranking top of my classes, graduated high school at age 16… but I always hated school. I felt like I did not belong. I was not interested in the way we were taught – […]

What is an educational philosophy? An educational philosophy is used by educators as a guide for how he or she will educate students and gives a functional map of what he or she believe education ought to be. Some of the things that an educational philosophy statement should touch on are: Your educational approach/ method/ style (classical, contemplative, humanistic, Montessori, high/scope, un-schooling, and so on) Your role as an educator in the classroom and in the community How to intend…

I believe that all children are different, in their own way, and deserve a warm and welcoming environment in which they can feel comfortable and safe. I will help my students exceed to their full potential and I will never stop believing in them. I will guide my students to make the best out of life and to always keep going forward, even when times get tough. I believe that it is important to have a classroom built on respect and kindness for all. Teaching my students to love and respect one…