Discussion 2 EDUC6312 062024

 

Sherrie Brooks

June 20, 2024

What is the philosophy of education, and why should it be important for educators? 

The concept of education places a strong emphasis on learning about students' experiences throughout instruction (Baker & Baker, 2024). We can discover the advantages of multimodal learning, learning aids, teaching objects, and the significance of engagement by placing ourselves in our students' shoes (Baker & Baker, 2024).

Understanding the fundamental ideas behind the educational system is essential for educators who wish to lead by example in their approach to teaching (Baker & Baker, 2024). You can broaden your horizons outside of the classroom by thoroughly appreciating the various philosophical schools of thought and the function that education plays in society(Baker & Baker, 2024).

 Teachers act as mentors, influencing pupils' perspectives on difficulties and issues(Baker & Baker, 2024). The proper teaching philosophy, which emphasizes harmony, collaborative learning, and rewarding positive conduct, is equally essential to mentoring(Baker & Baker, 2024). To maximize student potential and apply for new roles, educators must adopt the appropriate philosophical stance(Baker & Baker, 2024).

Also, please share with the group one website or article that you found useful in completing this assignment.

The Importance of a Teaching and Learning Philosophy

You are teaching and learning principles shape many of your decisions as an educator(Teaching and Learning Philosophy, 2024). Define your philosophy to make informed course design and teaching decisions(Teaching and Learning Philosophy, 2024). If you think students learn by building on past knowledge and cooperating, you may prefer small group discussions and team-based activities to instructor-led lectures(Teaching and Learning Philosophy, 2024). Knowing who you are as a teacher and your preferred methods will greatly affect how you construct your course and how your students learn(Teaching and Learning Philosophy, 2024).

References

Baker, J., & Baker, J. (2024, May 31). 4 Types of Educational Philosophies for Teachers. SplashLearn Blog – Educational Resources for Parents, Teachers & Kids. https://www.splashlearn.com/blog/understanding-philosophy-of-education-is-important-for-teaching-excellence/#:~:text=The%20philosophy%20of%20education%20focuses,and%20the%20impact%20of%20engagement.

(Baker & Baker, 2024)

Teaching and Learning Philosophy. (2024, March 5). Office of Curriculum, Assessment and Teaching Transformation - University at Buffalo. https://www.buffalo.edu/catt/teach/develop/design/teaching-learning-philosophy.html

(Teaching and Learning Philosophy, 2024)