I wrote this Philosophy of Education essay as I completed the College
of Education's gateway course, CI 2800 ("Teachers, Schools, and
Learners," Fall 2002). Under the guidance of my professor, Dr.
Claire Mamola, our class studied some of the most influential
philosophies of education -- their origins, overriding principles, and
modern variations. This essay discusses those philosophies
and searches for some sort of compromise which would produce the most
well-rounded public school graduate. Near the end of my student
teaching experience, I added a few thoughts about how my ideas have
evolved over the course of my undergraduate education, especially with
respect to classroom technology use.
Impact
This philosophy essay supports professional development by acting as a
framework from which I will make important decisions related to
curriculum, assignments, and overall student expectations. This
artifact, as a part of the online telefolio, supports professional
communication by offering one teacher's viewpoint on general
educational goals and issues.
Alignment
This artifact, including the philosophy paper and addendum concerning
technology, illustrate continual evaluation and reflection of classroom
practices and technology use (NETS-T standard V-B).
