My Educational Philosophy: My Personal Philosophy Of Education

Education is an integral part of the success of a society. Consequently, the decision to become an educator takes an extreme commitment, hard work and a concise and firm belief in a specific educational philosophy. As an educator I rely on my personal philosophy of education that all students can learn not only academic standards, but how to be a valued and productive member of society, through the modality that suits them best in an environment where they feel safe to freely express themselves and question their learning. My philosophy is constantly guiding my commitment to students and their learning, my teaching methods, my curriculum decisions and classroom management policies. This philosophy is undoubtedly aligned with the views of Pragmatism. Pragmatists believe that, “Educators should be aware of the interests and motivations of children” to ensure that every student

At the beginning of the year students engage in an honest discussion of their educational career so far. They reflect on some of the most beneficial classrooms they have been a part of, then go further to determine what made this classroom so successful. They also work to determine how their actions or the actions of others may have led to a classroom environment that is not as beneficial. This allows students to reflect on their personal behavior without having to confess any wrong doing or assign any guilt. My methods make students more confident in their role and place within our classroom. Students are also responsible for determining the set of rules and regulations that they will abide by throughout the year, which also assists in their understanding of working together. In adhering to some of the views held by the philosophy of Pragmatism my students can set a standard for not only their own behavior, they are introduced to the concept that their education is not only their right it is also their