ED202 SECTION D

MODULE 1 LESSON 2

Activity 1

Analyze the given example in your small groups, then answer the following questions

1. Which of the philosophies studied in Lesson 1 are reflected in the given philosophy?

Existentialism, Progressivism, Essentialism, and Perennialism reflects in the given

philosophy.

2. What are the teacher's concept/s of the learner?

The teachers concept of the learners are the following:

First, has a natural interest in learning and is capable of learning. Second, is an

embodied spirit. Next, can be influenced but not totally by his/her environment. Then, is
unique and so comparing a child to other children has no basis. Lastly, does not have an
empty mind, rather is full of ideas and it is my task to draw out these ideas.

3. Who, according to the Grade school teacher's philosophy is the good educated person?

A good and educated person according to the grade school teacher’s philosophy are
those who consistently practiced good values to serve as model for every child through
"hands-on-minds-on-hearts-on" experiences inside and outside the classroom

4. What is the teacher concept on values?

There are unchanging times and these must be passed on to every child by modeling,
value inculcation and value integration lessons.

5. What does the teacher believe to be her primary task?

To facilitate the development of every child to the optimum and to the maximum by:

 reaching out to all children without bias and prejudice towards the "least" of the
children
 making every child feel good and confident about him/herself through his/he
experiences of success in the classroom
 helping every child master the basic skills of reading, communicating in oral and
written form, arithmetic and computer skills
  teaching subject matter with mastery so that every child will use his/her basic skills to
continue acquiring knowledge, skills and values for him/her to go beyond basic
literacy and basic numeracy

Activity 2

1. 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.

My Philosophy of Education as a Secondary School Teacher

If given the right direction, I think every child is capable of accomplishing anything
amazing. They can be excellent and productive if they are challenged to reach their high level
of intellect. I think that every child, regardless of who they are, has skills and qualities that, if
they are developed or increased, will lead to something wonderful and may even make them
helpful to society.

I'll do my absolute best to teach them develop critical thinking, self-reliance,

independence, culture sensitivity and entrepreneurship the students by enhancing their skills
on the different uses of technology and application of life skills, and I'll make sure to always
set a positive example for my student. Being positive, helpful, cooperative and friendly some
of the fundamental qualities that I will emphasize teaching students because they are
essential for them to have in order to experience true success. I'll be patient with them and
encourage them to have larger aspirations for their lives. I continue to inspire learning
constantly learn what is new in the discipline. Create new knowledge to live this belief, I must
continuously examine my teaching methods and find new ones.

Activity 3

Reflect on your own philosophy using the following questions as guide:

With that educational philosophy :

• How will you treat your student?

 Treat students with respect. Create an enjoyable learning environment that
encourages student participation and soft skills development. Show interest
students' lives outside the classroom. Teach with enthusiasm and passion.

• What will you teach?

Teach them develop critical thinking, self-reliance, independence, culture

sensitivity and entrepreneurship  the students by enhancing their skills on the
different uses of technology and application of life skills, and I'll make sure to
always set a positive example for my student

• How will you teach?

Create engaging classroom presence where collaboration, adaptability,

empathy and patience is present, value in real-world learning, exchange of best
practices and a lifelong love of learning. Provide simple examples that most students
would likely understand or be able to connect with previous knowledge. I'll be patient
with them and encourage them to have larger aspirations for their lives. I continue to
inspire learning constantly learn what is new in the discipline

2. From which philosophies that you have studied and researched did you draw inspiration as
you formulated your own philosophy of education?

As I formulated my own philosophy of education I draw inspiration from all of the

seven philosophy of education that identifies and clarifies the beliefs, values and
understandings of an individual or group with respect to education.

3. Does this education philosophy of yours make a difference in your life?

Education philosophy allows us to grow and learn intellectually. It gives us the ability

to enhance our perception of the world as we see it, and construct our own views of that
perception into our core values.

4.What if you do not have a formulated philosophy of education at all?

Education without philosophy would mean a failure to understand the precise nature
of education. A teaching philosophy is an integral part in learning about teachers, their
willingness to reflect and change in response to the feedback from students and peers, and
their future ideas and goals for teaching and learning effectiveness.

5. Is your educational philosophy more of an abstract theory than a blueprint to daily living?
 My educational philosophy is more abstract. A manual for daily life seems rather
instinctive and uninteresting. A more subjective strategy, or subjectivity rather than
objectivity, might lead to adventure. Subjectivity, where true meaning rules, is helpful for
productivity and problem-solving.

6. Do you think your philosophy will change as you grow in knowledge?

Any philosophy or expression of beliefs can evolve and grow over time. As teachers
strengthen their theoretical knowledge and gain practical experience, their personal teaching
philosophy will also change.