EDSS 511
My Education Philosophy
Introduction:
I believe that building a supportive structure, a strong sense of community, teaching students self-control and be good models, while giving
them consequences for their acts will improve the classroom's atmosphere and the relationship with the students. In other words, "teaching students how to be part of the solution rather than part of the problem" (Charles 2007). Having a management plan for all my students will help to create "a socially equitable teaching, learning, and schooling in a variety of organization settings" and ensure that each student can reach his/her goals.
I believe that building a supportive structure, a strong sense of community, teaching students self-control and be good models, while giving
them consequences for their acts will improve the classroom's atmosphere and the relationship with the students. In other words, "teaching students how to be part of the solution rather than part of the problem" (Charles 2007). Having a management plan for all my students will help to create "a socially equitable teaching, learning, and schooling in a variety of organization settings" and ensure that each student can reach his/her goals.
Mercedes P. Adams
EDSS 511
Instructor: Anne Elsbree
9/23/13
Education
Philosophies
I identify most with Essentialism ("advocates a conservative philosophic perspective. The emphasis is on intellectual and moral standards that should be transmitted by school") and Existentialism ("a highly subjective philosophy that stresses the importance of the individual and emotional commitment to living authentically"). I believe that by designing a supportive structure, building a strong community, developing strategies to reach students is the key to ensure the students' success. "A good teacher directly teaches the disciplinary plan to their students so that the expectation and the consequences are clear" and "there is clear structure on how to respond to student disruption to invoking consequences"(Charles, 20007). Other strategies are necessary to prevent unacceptable behavior.
Preventive Approach is very important to avoid bad conduct by:
Developing a Support Approach is equally important for the success of behavior management "students need structure to see that they are capable and able to control their own lives" (Charles, 2007). Therefore, they need:
Intervention Approach is the last resource to deal with reoccurring situations. Students and educators must take responsibility and come up with a solution, for instance:
Therefore, since I agree with the philosophies of Essentialism and Existentialism I believe in designing a supportive structure, building a strong sense of community, teaching students to be good models and self-control, and giving them consequences for their acts. In other words, "teaching students how to be part of the solution rather than part of the problem" ( Charles 2007). This will improve the classroom's atmosphere and the relationship with the students.
EDSS 511
Instructor: Anne Elsbree
9/23/13
Education
Philosophies
I identify most with Essentialism ("advocates a conservative philosophic perspective. The emphasis is on intellectual and moral standards that should be transmitted by school") and Existentialism ("a highly subjective philosophy that stresses the importance of the individual and emotional commitment to living authentically"). I believe that by designing a supportive structure, building a strong community, developing strategies to reach students is the key to ensure the students' success. "A good teacher directly teaches the disciplinary plan to their students so that the expectation and the consequences are clear" and "there is clear structure on how to respond to student disruption to invoking consequences"(Charles, 20007). Other strategies are necessary to prevent unacceptable behavior.
Preventive Approach is very important to avoid bad conduct by:
- Maximizing engagement and learning: This goal can be achieved by developing lessons that can be understood by all the students with
clear instructions and meaningful content. - Empowering the students: It is very important that any new skills and strategies are reinforced and assessed so the students can master
the subject and eventually gain competency. - Communicating expectations: Developing a good relationship with students is priceless, therefore one must set all the rules and expectations and consequences, the first day of school.
- Developing a community: Create a fair environment in the classroom where everybody can feel welcome and where students can share responsibilities and a sense of belonging.
- Creating an environment of assertive discipline: One should discipline the students in a way that they get the idea that you want to convey without killing their spirit.
Developing a Support Approach is equally important for the success of behavior management "students need structure to see that they are capable and able to control their own lives" (Charles, 2007). Therefore, they need:
- Routine: It will help students to feel secure and ready to take on new challenges and developmental tasks.
- Social skills development: Social skills develop mostly in the classroom where students have the opportunity to interact with peers. So it is important that the teacher create a friendly atmosphere where children are free of destructive criticism.
- Cooperative learning: One has the obligation as a teacher to teach students to assist others that have different needs and different ways of
learning so that everybody can be successful in the process. - Assignments expectations: It is important that teacher establish procedures for students' work and how grades are assigned. Therefore, one has to establish procedures and convey expectations the first day of school.
Intervention Approach is the last resource to deal with reoccurring situations. Students and educators must take responsibility and come up with a solution, for instance:
- What do you do when students are not engaged? Communication is key when students are not engaging. First, one must establish an honest discussion with the student to find the reason for his behavior and then decide what could be the best solution.
- What strategies will you employ if rules are not followed? One possible strategy is to make student accountable for his behavior.
- How will you teach students learn self-control? By teaching them to treat others the way they want to be treated.
- How will you individualize your intervention based on students needs? By inquiring information from families and other teachers about the students' background before deciding the type of intervention that could be adequate for him.
Therefore, since I agree with the philosophies of Essentialism and Existentialism I believe in designing a supportive structure, building a strong sense of community, teaching students to be good models and self-control, and giving them consequences for their acts. In other words, "teaching students how to be part of the solution rather than part of the problem" ( Charles 2007). This will improve the classroom's atmosphere and the relationship with the students.