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.

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.

My role as a teacher is to create a safe, positive, welcoming environment for students to learn and grow as both musicians and members of...

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…

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…

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

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Review these teaching philosophy examples and gather some ideas on what should be included. There are different types of teaching philosophies that can be submitted with your resume and cover letter or included in your education portfolio.