EDU 1001: Personal Philosophies In The Classroom
Personal Philosophy of Teaching
EDU 202- 1001
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Personal Philosophy of Teaching
Introduction
The idea of teachers developing and executing personal philosophies in the classroom never crossed my mind as a young student. Sitting in class, I assumed there was simply one way to teach, and that that was how all teachers taught. All students can remember their favorite teachers, lessons, projects, as well as their least favorites, but it is doubtful that all students realize how or why their teachers teach the way they do. Through the apprenticeship of observation and an understanding of several different teaching philosophies, teachers are able to mold the way they teach into a personal philosophy that is customized to their own specifications. While going through this process myself and exploring the various popular teaching philosophies, I believe that I have created a personal philosophy of teaching that matches the beliefs and styles of what I believe is good teaching.
Apprenticeship of Observation …show more content…
For many, this is the foundation of the apprenticeship of observation. At some point, young students observed their teachers actions in the classroom that shaped their understanding of what a teacher does. “Learning-while-doing,” as Lortie (1975) describes it, is an important part of educating a teacher. By observing, aspiring teachers are able to grasp what a teacher does on a daily basis. Unfortunately, the apprenticeship of observation is not always useful in educating a teacher. The apprenticeship of observation paints a pleasant picture of what it means to be a teacher. Often times, the veil surrounding this picture of teaching is removed, and teachers find themselves unprepared to face the reality of the amount of hard-work and dedication this career actually
EDU 202- 1001
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Personal Philosophy of Teaching
Introduction
The idea of teachers developing and executing personal philosophies in the classroom never crossed my mind as a young student. Sitting in class, I assumed there was simply one way to teach, and that that was how all teachers taught. All students can remember their favorite teachers, lessons, projects, as well as their least favorites, but it is doubtful that all students realize how or why their teachers teach the way they do. Through the apprenticeship of observation and an understanding of several different teaching philosophies, teachers are able to mold the way they teach into a personal philosophy that is customized to their own specifications. While going through this process myself and exploring the various popular teaching philosophies, I believe that I have created a personal philosophy of teaching that matches the beliefs and styles of what I believe is good teaching.
Apprenticeship of Observation …show more content…
For many, this is the foundation of the apprenticeship of observation. At some point, young students observed their teachers actions in the classroom that shaped their understanding of what a teacher does. “Learning-while-doing,” as Lortie (1975) describes it, is an important part of educating a teacher. By observing, aspiring teachers are able to grasp what a teacher does on a daily basis. Unfortunately, the apprenticeship of observation is not always useful in educating a teacher. The apprenticeship of observation paints a pleasant picture of what it means to be a teacher. Often times, the veil surrounding this picture of teaching is removed, and teachers find themselves unprepared to face the reality of the amount of hard-work and dedication this career actually