¶ … philosophies regarding ways of teaching and properly inducing learning in students. Not all of these methodologies, however, are congruent with one another. Thus, it is best for a student of education, especially one who is preparing to enter the professional field as a teacher, to develop his or her own particular ideology regarding the style of teaching that he or she will attempt to incorporate. Doing so will not only draw from such an individual's own personal experience, but also from the knowledge and abundance of literature on this subject previously denoted by other noteworthy professionals within this field. By amalgamating these concepts, it is possible for a potential teacher to readily identify his or her core beliefs and translate them into a style of pedagogy which will ultimately provide benefits to students. After a careful consideration of my personal cosmology and worldview, as well as aspects of educational philosophy, instructional practice, diversity and relationships between instructors and their students, I posit the notion that I will utilize self-esteem-based teaching style that readily embraces diversity and fundamental biblical morals.
Worldview & Philosophy of Life
My personal worldview has been tremendously impacted by my belief in Christian attributes of kindness, compassion, and caring. Moreover, I subscribe...
As such, I will attempt to utilize these facets of individuality to my advantage by attempting to embrace diversity and implementing a differentiated method of instruction as much as applicable. My particular value system is widely based on helping others; I think that doing so is what validates the existence of the individual. I would like for my students to internalize this value while learning, and recognize the fact that they are doing so to become self-sufficient and in turn help others. There is an innate beauty in helping others, and in granting those others the means to help more people.
Philosophy of Schools & Learning
In attempting to help my students by providing them access to a solid education and an appreciation for knowledge, I ascribe to the notion that each individual functions as a tabula rasa (Bunch, 1994, p. 175). Although I realize that students will bring their own experiences into whatever they encounter in life, I think that approaching the didactic process from this basis enables me to treat all students as individuals, respect diversity, and give them an equal opportunity to learn and grow accordingly. I am a firm adherent to the notion of positive…
