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Calvin Dempsey Jr

S. Ballentine

SEC.01

April 28, 2018

Educational Philosophy

The purpose of the student in the classroom is determined by the teacher and will always

will be determined by the teacher, yet there are various means of teaching inside the classroom

which are called educational philosophies. There are five mainstream educational philosophies:

perennialism, realism, idealism, experimentalism, existentialism, and these range from strict

rigorous mindsets in the classroom to intrepid mindsets carried out by the teacher as well as the

student in the classroom. Over my last few years of receiving instruction I have found that strict

structures of learning are the most hurtful to students, on the other hand self-teaching

curriculums can also harm students’ confidence and critical thinking capacity. School is meant to

give students critical thinking skills that will be used in their work force, along with diligence to

push on during adversity. Rancorous teachers can harm a person’s ability to succeed in life, that

is why it so important for instructors to succeed in their profession; the role of teachers in the

classroom, and the qualities a teacher should have determines the outcome of the student.

The role of teachers in the classroom effects the outcome of how students learn and adapt

to their new environment. The role of the teacher in the classroom is to be the center of attention

for all the students in the classroom and give them the knowledge they need to complete the

assignments you give to them. Students learn best when they are given a stream of information,

then are given a project and are expected to use that knowledge given to complete that project.

This form of teaching gives students confidence and allows them to think critically. The goals of
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the student should be to gain critical thinking skills and diligence that they can use when they

pursue their career. Though the way a teacher teaches isn’t all about their student-teacher

relationship, it is about the qualities they have.

A teachers’ qualities can also affect the students in the classroom, it is important for their

qualities to benefit everyone in the classroom. An effective teacher should have an abundance of

empathy to sympathize with the students during their adversity. Teachers should also be able to

teach in various ways because students often learn in many ways. All students can learn no

matter what their circumstance is, students just need some cooperation form their instructors.

Teachers owe their students patience, communication, and fair treatment. A student cannot learn

something on their first go, students need the benefit of the doubt. Students also need to be able

to be aware of what is occurring in their environment. Fair treatment implies that teachers do not

discriminate against each student, and they understand the circumstances students endure while

in school.

In conclusion I believe that teachers must be the center of the classroom and bestow a

stream of knowledge to the students. Teachers should also give students to the ability to apply

their own critical thinking to assignments and projects. Teachers should have sympathizing

qualities to ensure their students’ success. I believe that my educational philosophy closely

resembles Mortimer’s educational perennialism. My views corelate with theirs because I believe

that the master teachers the student, and the teachers must deem what’s important to learn in an

ever-changing society. Ideologies follow a student longer than any fact or written scripture.