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…

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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…

As educators, we often find ourselves sailing across the vast and varied ocean of teaching, navigating through different pedagogies, methodologies, and classroom dynamics. At the heart of this journey lies a crucial element – our philosophy of education. This is more than just a set of beliefs; it’s the rudder that guides us through the…

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.

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