In light of this course, I would say that my philosophy of education has changed. My first paper, in retrospect, reads almost like a fantasy of what teaching should be like. I think in this aspect I have matured enough to realize that everything in this profession is not ‘Disney’ material. There are going to be students who do not follow directions, and worse who don’t care about succeeding a tall. I would feel responsible for these children if I thought that there was a chance to help them. Unfortunately, there are some children that will never buy into schooling and education in general.
I do, however, still believe that I can positively impact that type of child in the area of life, or even ‘street knowledge.’ I am not saying that I will be able to relate to all walks of life in the classroom. That would be an overstatement. I do believe that I possess the common sense and approachability to be a ‘stop’ on a child’s problem solving route. My first paper focused more on personal feelings and avoided issues that were raised in this class. After taking part in discussions, I began to focus more on the system and the political atmosphere of education, ranging from diversity in the classroom to violence in schools in general. I think that due to the Federal Government being in control of school funds, some carpet decisions favor some schools while other schools are left hurting.
Believe that these decisions should be put in the hands of the parents and school board, for parents should be allowed to pick and choose what their children are learning. I know that when my child attends school I will thoroughly investigate the curriculum and take any means necessary to avoid liberal nonsense in the classroom. I believe that Parents and local educators rather than Washington bureaucrats must chart our children’s course, and leftist schemes like Goals 2000 and School to Work should be stopped cold. Students must be considered as individuals, traditional values must again be taught, and choice must be reinstalled as the centerpiece of American education. These ideas now shape my vision and philosophy of education, along with the ideas presented in the first part of this assignment..
Great Depression Teachers School Education
During the Great Depression receiving an education was becoming more and more difficult for southerners. From not being able to afford the required supplies needed, to not being able to pay the tut ions, many people found it nearly impossible to attend school. The novel, To Kill A Mockingbird written by Harper Lee shows how the lack of education in society during the Great Depression affected ...
