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    talking about education and the philosophy behind it, there were actually different roots of belief and understanding holds by educators and schools. Each and everyone hold different beliefs that somehow will influence on what and how students are taught. In different way of interpretation, philosophy of education is the answer for the questions on schooling, role of a teacher and what should be taught and with what kind of method. Before going too deep into my philosophy of education, I would like

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    “Philosophy (love and wisdom) is the study of ideas about knowledge, truth, nature and the meaning of life” (Merriam-Webster’s Learner’s Dictionary, 2011). “The definition of education is the act or process of imparting or acquiring general knowledge, developing the powers of reasoning and judgment, and generally preparing oneself or others intellectually for mature life” (Dictionary.com Unabridged, 2016). Continuing, (Neill, 2005) researched that John Dewey’s Philosophy of Education indicates that:

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    Philosophy of Education Jihyae Choe Liberty University TESL 419   Philosophy of Education A good educator decides the direction of teaching based on a resolute educational philosophy. A firm and resolute philosophy does not equate with a fixed perspective, instead it is a strong foundation that can stabilize the life long educational career. In order to establish a firm philosophical basis, passion toward education should accompany proper understanding. Successful educators who established

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    Philosophy of Education Teachers, especially those in the early years of school, have the extraordinary task of instilling a life-long love of learning in their students. We are there to cultivate their young minds in an arena where children feel safe and secure while expanding and exploring their knowledge of the world around them. We are to create responsible, productive and model citizens of the world. We are given an incredible task to carry out! With that in mind, however education needs

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    The philosophy of education seeks to study the process and discipline of education in order to understand how it works, improve its methods and perfect its purposes in today’s society. How this is done is determined by how well the learner internalizes the concepts of the discipline taught by the educator. Educators have a tremendous responsibility not only to prepare students for their lives ahead, but also to contribute to the evolution of knowledge for future generations. Each generation not

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    Philosophy of Education I believe philosophy of education is defined with learning in many ways. In order to reach a certain level of learning there’s recourse along the way that defines the person and goal. John Dewey said “educational philosophy centers pragmatism and the method of learning by doing.” Purpose of Schooling A hundred years ago the definition and purpose of schooling changed tremendously. There was a point in time where education was very mediocre and a diploma was not required

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    My Personal Philosophy of Special Education Christina L. Richardson Grand Canyon University: SPE-529N November 18, 2012 My Personal Philosophy of Special Education As educators, we need a foundation for why we want to teach, where students with different disabilities fit in that foundation, a rationale for how we teach, and a principle that keeps us striving to be the best educators we can be. The purpose of this essay is to point out what I believe the foundation, student location, rationale

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    Philosophy of Education I believe helping students learn and grow is my purpose in life. Education helps prepare students for the real world. When students become young adults, they can help contribute to society by having a job and giving back to their community. Education is a vital part of each individual's life, we need to look to the education team in finding ways to make education better. Each team member has a role to play. The role of the student is to attend school and learn new information

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    The word philosophy is of a Greek in origin, it stems from the word phílosophía, meaning ‘the love of wisdom.’ In the simplest form philosophy is the study of knowledge. The phrase ‘philosophy of education’ on the other hand, according to Chandra and Sharma (2004) is a synthesis of educational facts with educational values. He maintains, it is a philosophical process of solving educational problems through philosophical method, from philosophical attitude to arrive at philosophical conclusion and

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    Philosophy of Education 2 Perspective: The Liberalistic Philosophy of Education The empowerment of individuals within a community appeared to be nonexistent in Greek philosopher Plato 's, Allegory of the Cave. Preferentially, it was simply not within the range of one 's knowledge, experience, or understanding; strange; therefore, unfamiliar. Greek philosopher Plato, an astute student of Socrates, his focal point - an advocate of the Liberalism

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