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Personal Philosophy of Education Frazier
Personal Philosophy of Education Frazier
Rebecca Frazier
The figurative weight of education has been expressed by countless writers and
speakers around the world for hundreds of years. Renowned philanthropist Nelson Mandela once
asserted that, Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.
It is my firm belief that education, both formal and informal, is the most important element in
our society. I am pursuing a career in education because I have a strong desire to be a part of
exploration. Through my studies, careful observation, and reflection, I have created my own
education.
To be able to inspire a students is one of the greatest achievements a teacher can claim.
For some, igniting that light of realization and motivation in someone is a richness beyond
compare. I will always remember my high school English teacher for being that inspiration to
me. While being in his class, my passion for writing and literature grew and took root. Every
day he encouraged his students to reach a new, deeper level of thinking and understanding. I can
vividly remember the electric energy that filled the room whenever we would have engaging
discussions of current events or our assigned literature. There was a sense of maturity to the
class that was established by my English teacher. Today, my memory of his teaching techniques
that I prepare myself to the fullest for my future career. During my pursuit of becoming an
English teacher, I have obtained a large understanding of the subject through studying,
questioning, participating, and practicing. I feel confident in my writing and reading abilities
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because of my hard work. I also have chosen to work as a Writing Assistant at the college I
attend, to gain experience with helping students through the writing process. I feel comfortable
reviewing students work and assisting them in find solutions to their writing struggles. This
involvement will serve me well once I am in a classroom of my own because I will have
knowledge of some effective communication and teaching skills. During the field observation
component of my Intro to Secondary Education class, I was able to interview and observe an
experienced high school teacher for ten hours. This was a wonderful opportunity for me because
it gave me a chance to watch a classroom as a future teacher, rather than a student. After
carry out instructions, as a teacher, depending on the type of class that you have. I am much
more aware of the busyness of teaching, and the amount of multitasking that is involved. I feel
fortunate that I was not only able to take note of the teachers style of instruction and classroom
management, but also see the product of her teaching. I observed students who were engaged and
amount of enthusiasm and care that a teacher offers to his/her students. This particular teachers
uses to guide them through their teaching career. Without thoughtful consideration of what your
values and beliefs are, you will struggle with creating a clear and consistent classroom
environment. I have discovered my own educational philosophy, one that has been influenced by
find solutions or meaning. Students curiosity and concerns are addressed through discoveries
found in real-world experiences. I do not believe that assigning textbook work or requiring
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students to memorize information is the most effective way to teach. The information tends to
disappear from a students memory quickly, once it is no longer used. I find it to be very
important that students learn by doing. It is a much more stimulating way of absorbing
information. Through action, multiple learning styles can be integrated, such as visual,
kinesthetic, and auditory learning. Thoughtful conclusions should be drawn through analytical
work. It should be encouraged that students work together, exploring multiple subjects. The role
of the teacher should be to guide his/her students so that they find meaning. Students should be
socially aware and should be able to intelligently solve problems so that they are prepared for life
outside the classroom. Encouragement and positive feedback needs to be given to students daily
in order for them to thrive in their learning. Early in history, when formal education was
growing, students did not receive the kind of schooling that Progressivism creates. Free thought
and speech were once unheard of. Race and economic class affected a students education
greatly. I see how far we have come since the 1600s and feel fortunate to have a large amount
I plan on implementing teaching strategies in my classroom that all students can follow
and learn from. There is such a large amount of student diversity in schools; it is especially
important to take careful consideration of the differences in students. My goal is to help students
on an individualized level. No two students learn the same way, or at the same pace, so making
sure to take notice of students as individuals is necessary. I will have an open-door policy, where
I will be available to talk with students privately if there are questions, comments, or concerns. I
believe that this open approach will create a comfortable environment and will give me a greater
understanding of my students. I plan on creating lessons that involve visual, auditory, and
kinesthetic learning in order to effectively teach all types of learners. My mode of instruction
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will be heavily based on using application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. Class discussions
will regularly be incorporated. Higher-order levels of thinking and questioning are of the
greatest importance to me because they require more effort from the student and allow them to
As a student, I have had the opportunity to casually assess many different teachers
throughout my education. I have recognized certain qualities to stand out above the rest, that all
of my exceptional teachers have possessed. Deep in the hearts of these educators is a true sense
of care and determination. In order to successfully move forward as a teacher, you must have
passion for the subject you are teaching, and an unwavering passion for helping students.
Additionally, a teacher should have patience, understanding, honesty, and time management
University of Nevada Las Vegas, where I will obtain a masters degree in Education. I will
become familiar with the Praxis Series. My first step will be to take the Praxis Core, and then
the Praxis II. I will continue working as a Writing Assistant at CSN, and eventually substitute
teach while I am working on getting my desired degree. I cannot wait to reach my goal, and be in