Philosophy of Education

EDUC 450
Elizabeth Krogen
March 31st, 2023
Philosophy is an ever-changing aspect in a classroom as the world learns more and

changes in positive and negative ways. With that being said, I want my classroom to be fluid

enough to be able to make changes that will help both my students and me. I want my students to

learn how to learn. Every teacher wants them to understand content, but we also want them to

learn so much more. I want my students to feel as though they have a choice to learn what they

are passionate about. Students should be reminded everyday to reflect and identify at least two

new things they learned that day. Reminding them every little learning moment counts. Learning

isn’t always glorious. It can be hard, crazy, chaotic, silly, slow, fun, and frustrating.

When teaching students content, I want to ensure they are able to connect/apply the

information to their lives. Valuing this means I will implement consistent extension activities for

students to go farther with the content. A way in which I want to teach learners more than just

content is by using the world/day around us to create learning opportunities. An example is an

argument is started in your class between down time about which celebrity is better. Learners

using poor language, cursing, and threatening physical discourse. I want to redirect my students

and teach them how to engage in a productive meaningful conversation in which they can see the

other side of the argument/story. Along with reminding them that knowing your facts and

researching using Britannica or Pebble Go will be a great way to have purposeful conversations.

I will use organic situations when they arise in the learning environment. Taking the time to stop

and make life moments learning opportunities from organic situations students have experienced.
 Student learning will be assessed daily. Assessment will help me know what can be

taught the next day along with what students need refreshed prior to new content. Doing this

quickly with response cards and exit tickets and Flipgrid’s just to name a few. This will be done

with many other informal assessments as I want my students to use the information for their

learning. Formal assessments will also be beneficial so learners and I can monitor achievement

over longer periods of learning. Although formal assessments have a great purpose many

students display anxiety on formal assessments more than informal assessments. Providing a

multitude of assessment types for my students will be beneficial for them to see their learning

path creating self-discipline and motivation. Supplying a way for students, parents, and educators

to simultaneously monitor their progress as a unit electronically will also help students see

themselves in their learning path and how they are growing.

Learning can’t just be done anywhere. Learners need to feel safe, able to make mistakes,

able to participate, and supported in their learning. I want to provide my students, a place and

device to learn when they are ready. Along with providing them a space when they need to reset

their emotions or body if they are unable to learn at that time. Reminding them that if they can’t

learn and are disruptive, they are hindering their peers and themselves. Along with creating an

understanding that a growth mindset is critical for all to have. This attitude continually reminds

students that they can achieve what they want. Other ways I would love to provide a positive

learning environment to learners that I have the privilege of working with is journaling,

mediation, and goal setting just to name a few.

As an aspect that is ever-changing, I want the reader to know that this is a fluid document

of my thoughts for my classroom. I will work to ensure that all my students feel like learners!

Using technology in an integrated way will also ensure students can be digitally literate. As an
educator I will forever appreciate and cherish all learners that I have the privilege to help, work

with, and impact in my career.