Module 3: Unit 3 –Philosophy of Education and

Study Guide in Prof.Ed.103-The Teaching Profession

Personal Philosophy of Teaching

Review Exercises
Name: Wrensly M. Calimlim Date: November 05, 2021
Year & Section: BSEd – English I-2 Score: __________

Activity 1.1 Critical Questions: Reflect and write your answer to the following questions
1.Why is one’s philosophy of education said to be one’s “window” to the world or “compass” in life?
As a learner and an aspiring professional teacher, my philosophy of education acts as a
"window" into the world since it influences my perceptions of people, things, and everything around
me, providing a better perspective on the issues I'm currently dealing with, and allowing me to envision
myself as an educator in the future. It is my compass in life as well, since my educational philosophy
serves as my guide in dealing with everyday living and in overcoming life's most difficult challenges. It
prevents me from getting lost in my path towards being an educator by supporting me and through
maintaining my good pace in the marathon I am currently participating with. In addition to what has
already been stated, it helps in directing the actions I must take, influences my decision-making
abilities, and fosters increased autonomy and judgment.

2.What are the consequences of the absence of a teacher’s lack of a clear philosophy of education?
 A teacher who has a clear educational philosophy will be able to see and analyze things
through the eyes of their students. If a teacher lacks a clear educational philosophy, they will
struggle to understand why students behave in a certain way and will not be able to know how
students perceive their actions. Furthermore, they would have difficulty adapting better
teaching strategies and guidance, and thus would be unable to achieve better results. Most
importantly, a teacher would be unable to analyze his or her actions and comprehend the
benefits and drawbacks of their methods.

3. Does this education philosophy of yours make a difference in your life? Why?
Yes, my education philosophy absolutely makes a couple of differences in my life. My
educational philosophy had always served as my guide in dealing with everyday life and is helping me
overcome the most difficult challenges I had to face. Before, when I haven’t come up with it, life was
truly a pain. Everything in my life had completely changed when I started to become more motivated
about the things I want to pursue and it had truly helped me improve my decision-making abilities, and
had increased my autonomy and judgment. It had also enabled me to be more understanding on the
happenings around me which helped me be calm and think critically at all times. The most important
change I had noticed is that my philosophy in education had given me a whole new perspective about
the things around me and it also had reshaped my ways in day to day life.

Review Exercises
Name: Wrensly M. Calimlim Date: November 05, 2021
Year & Section: BSEd – English I-2 Score: __________
Activity 1.2 Identification: Write the correct answer before each number.

Essentialism 1. It is an educational philosophy whose adherents believe that children

should learn the traditional basic subjects thoroughly. In this philosophical school of thought,
the aim is to instill students with the "essentials" of academic knowledge, enacting a back-to-

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Personal Philosophy of Teaching
basics approach.

Progressivism 2.It is an educational movement started by John Dewey that says that

students learn through their own experiences. Progressivism revolves around the students'
needs, including teaching students to be good citizens as well as good learners, a concept
known as focusing on the whole child.

Buddhism 3. One of the Eastern Philosophies is where the primary role of a teacher is to

deliver classroom instruction that helps students learn. In order to accomplish
this, teachers must prepare effective lessons, grade student work and offer feedback,
manage classroom materials, productively navigate the curriculum, and collaborate with
other staff.

Existentialism 4. A philosophy that emphasizes individual existence, freedom and choice. It

is the view that humans define their own meaning in life, and try to make rational decisions
despite existing in an irrational universe.

John Dewey 5. The father of Progressive education. He was the most eloquent and
arguably most influential figure.

Personal Teaching Philosophy 6. It is an essential and active element of a teacher and

also a self- reflective statement of your beliefs about teaching.

Theodore Brameld 7. He founded social reconstructionism and he believed that education

had the responsibility to mold human beings into a cohesive and compassionate society.

Perennialism 8.It was originally religious in nature, developed first by Thomas Aquinas in
the thirteenth century in his work De Magistro (On the Teacher).

Christian Philosophy of Education 9.It encompasses every aspect of a student's

experience, from kindergarten through postgraduate degree programs. Learning and
understanding through the lens of the Bible at a Christian school gives students of all ages
the opportunity to stay true to their spiritual values while receiving a high-quality education in
preparation for the future.

Philosophy 10. The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality and existence,
especially when considered as an academic discipline.

Review Exercises
Name: Wrensly M. Calimlim Date: November 05, 2021
Year & Section: BSEd – English I-2 Score: __________
Activity 1.3. Essay: Formulate your personal philosophy of education. Do it well for this will form part of
your teaching portfolio which you will bring along with you when you apply for a teaching job. Write it down
here.

I strongly believe in the idea that students must be approached holistically. 21st century life is
full of challenges and hardships; one way to help the students be capable of coping up with the never-

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Personal Philosophy of Teaching
ending rapid changes that occurs in our environment is to raise them as balanced individuals. Educators’
role is to pay equal attention to students' social, physical, emotional, and cognitive development.
I believe that students must develop decent social skills especially in the present era where great
amount of tasks are easily accomplished when done with other person/s. I want to develop the students’
understanding of other individuals and the appreciation of interdependence. In addition to what has been
stated, I want to hone their interpersonal skills to eventually be in sync with one another. Physical aspects
of a student must also be given proper attention this 21st century for many reasons. In day to day living,
physical activities are necessary and since many kinds of diseases are emerging such as what we are fear
of and is experiencing right now, the Corona Virus Disease 2019 which has devastated the world and had
caused global pandemic, students must improve their health and it is possible through taking part in
vigorous bodily activities that would greatly boost their immune systems making them capable of fighting
foreign objects that would threaten to destroy their bodies. In this period of time where the sudden and
unexpected changes come with challenges, people, specifically students, aren’t always emotionally
prepared to adjust and adapt with the variations we have to face. I believe that emotional and mental
health of students must also be given proper attention since it affects the wholeness of an individual in
numerous ways. Depression amongst students has always been an issue. Teachers, as second parents,
must take actions to reduce the number of casualties emotional problems and sufferings among the
students might cause. I believe that the mind of a student must also be sufficed with proper knowledge and
ideas to become an effective member of the society in the 21st century. I aim to develop the skills and
knowledge students need to function in this world such as formal acquisition of literacy, numeracy, critical
thinking and general knowledge. It is a must that students become intellectually competent to be able to
benefit from the opportunities education provides throughout life.
To sum everything up, a learning environment where all aspects of the students’ individuality is
given equal and adequate importance is what I think and aim to implement when I become an actual
professional teacher someday.

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