Educational Philosophy
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Educational Philosophy
Educational Philosophy
Belief about Teaching and Learning
Life is filled with opportunities to learn and to teach. At times it is hard to define the fine line between these two processes. Our daily experiences are constantly shaping the way we view life and make us reflect and assimilate on new skills, ideas and situations. There are several methods of teaching as also there are many paths for learning. It is extremely important to understand how they both work in symbiosis. The more we learn about the learning process, the better we may teach. However, we must always remind ourselves that this process never ends. We are all lifelong learners. Our background knowledge may set the stage for new acquisitions ant this will constantly be nourished by enriching and motivating experiences. Inquiry and curiosity feeds the need to learn. On the other hand teaching is fuelled by a desire and passion to open the world of knowledge to all of those interested in growth.
Beliefs about students, knowledge
Every person has background knowledge to build from. As we discover and explore new experiences, these shape our understanding of the world around us and induce us into making more connections and discovering new possibilities. Students are a precious gift that we encounter in the teaching process. It is our job to know their strengths and weaknesses, their desires and fears, how they learn best and what type of environment will hinder their learning process. We must respect student's needs and become a keen observer of what motivates and engages each one of them. All humans are different and we must make sure our teaching reaches each person.
What is worth knowing?
In today´s fast changing world we may find that is hard to identify a clear set of skills that will benefit all. There is however, a few skills that we must keep in mind when we think of developing students...
Educational Philosophy
Belief about Teaching and Learning
Life is filled with opportunities to learn and to teach. At times it is hard to define the fine line between these two processes. Our daily experiences are constantly shaping the way we view life and make us reflect and assimilate on new skills, ideas and situations. There are several methods of teaching as also there are many paths for learning. It is extremely important to understand how they both work in symbiosis. The more we learn about the learning process, the better we may teach. However, we must always remind ourselves that this process never ends. We are all lifelong learners. Our background knowledge may set the stage for new acquisitions ant this will constantly be nourished by enriching and motivating experiences. Inquiry and curiosity feeds the need to learn. On the other hand teaching is fuelled by a desire and passion to open the world of knowledge to all of those interested in growth.
Beliefs about students, knowledge
Every person has background knowledge to build from. As we discover and explore new experiences, these shape our understanding of the world around us and induce us into making more connections and discovering new possibilities. Students are a precious gift that we encounter in the teaching process. It is our job to know their strengths and weaknesses, their desires and fears, how they learn best and what type of environment will hinder their learning process. We must respect student's needs and become a keen observer of what motivates and engages each one of them. All humans are different and we must make sure our teaching reaches each person.
What is worth knowing?
In today´s fast changing world we may find that is hard to identify a clear set of skills that will benefit all. There is however, a few skills that we must keep in mind when we think of developing students...