In beginning my journey defining my personal educational philosophy, one that is sure to develop and advance with time, my beliefs and opinions most closely identify with the social reconstructionist philosophy. ... My personal philosophy is outlined and clarified through the examination of seven questions: What is the essence/goal of education? ... I wish to link this mission of social action and growth to the underlying educational standards chiefly in social studies, but also heavily in the four subject-areas and universally in every place possible. ... By teaching how to manage change thro...

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Philosophy of Education The term philosophy can be defined in many ways. I like to define philosophy to mean "truth." When evaluating my philosophy of education, my views are clear and concise. ... In the early 1980's, President Regan ordered a national commission to study our education system. ... When considering my philosophy of education, many "truths" unfold. ...

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Wisdom is a central icon in philosophy and education is a necessary means of good life and national development. ... It is the aim of this write up to cite the relevance of pragmatist philosophy to primary school education in Zimbabwe. ... This is also a sounding factor in Social Studies under the topic Rules and Laws. ... Computer studies must be promoted and fosters in almost all primary schools in Zimbabwe. ... Democracy and education have a symbiotic relationship in the pragmatic philosophy. ...

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The humanist education emphasized the mastery of Latin, moral philosophy, and history. ... The study of moral philosophy gave students a strong foundation in making proper judgments. ... Rhetorical studies taught the students how to present themselves in a knowledgeable and eloquent manner. ... Men trained in humanistic studies were hired to work for despots as chancellors or ambassadors, and also produced propaganda for these rulers. ...

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The study in progress has actually grown out of my personal observations and interactions with my students inside and outside the classrooms. ... My personal experiences as an educator contribute largely to bringing about a change in my philosophy of teaching in which the most meaningful learning takes place when students are motivated and interested. ... And my changed philosophy of education, thus, concentrates on student-centered one. ... I am very uncomfortable with the teacher-centered philosophy of perpetualism, in which multiculturalism and gender issues are evaded in the curriculum. He...

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One important contribution has been the study of needed research in business education (69). ... General Business and Curriculum Carmichael (9) examined the philosophy of teacher-pupil planning and recorded the pedagogical devices implementing the philosophy in the classroom. ... The Maxwell study (47) is illustrative. ... At least one timely study leads to this conclusion. ... Bookkeeping and Accounting Harring (25) in a review of research in bookkeeping abstracted 242 studies; he found a marked decline in completion of such studies since the 1935-1959 period. ...

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The case study begs several questions. ... For example, students might study the autobiography of Joseph Plumb Martin in English while learning about the American Revolution in History class (Musslewhite, 2000). ... The case study of Great Meadows mentioned that teachers were overwhelmingly positive regarding the new approach, but did not address aptitude as well as attitude. ... It is interesting that the case study contains no mention of how character education will be used in this integrated way. ... The philosophy of the teacher in these areas are of an increased concern. ...

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His reasoning was of this, "I reasoned that Chinese philosophy as the root of education was responsible for our obvious shortcomings," he reasoned within himself that Confucianism discouraged independent thought and studies in number and reason in the material culture. ... Because Confucianism did not allow room for individual's creative philosophy, in fact it oppressed it and of course Fukuzawa was against anything of the oppressive ideology. ... His philosophy was, as long as Japan continued to hold fast the ancient customs, which were unfit for the time at present, they would for...

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A reasonable way to look at this point is by measuring the between-school variation of student achievement in PISA studies. ... Finnish students, Pasi Reinikainen (2012) observes, have had "outstanding success in PISA studies during the last decade" (p.3). ... As Sadler stated in 1979, "in studying foreign systems of education, we should not forget that the things outside the schools matter even more than the things inside the schools and govern and interpret the things inside" (p.5). Finland´s success is a function of the network of five special characteristics and streng...

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Within the past decades and a half considerable discussion has occurred regarding the most appropriate setting within which to provide education for students in special education. Although the change in the educational environment is significant for handicapped student the concepts of inclusion also...

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In addition, parents should use the home environment to foster good study skills, complete homework before play, and to offer praise for good work. ... Instead they should use community resources such as the library or church workshops where they may offer tutors or study aides. ... Moreover, when community and business organizations have a visible presence in classroom life, students are more likely to see a meaningful connection between their studies and their eventual success in the workplace. ... On the other hand, studies on teachers' practices to promote parent involvement i...

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Introduction Thinking and Learning Styles in Education is a incredible broad subject, it encompasses multiple thought processes, theories, and philosophies. ... "The term 'learning styles' refers to the concept that individuals differ in regard to what mode of instruction or study is most effective for them" (Pashler, 2009, 105) But where did the concept of learning styles come from. ... "The assumption that people actually cluster into distinct groups," (Pashler, 2009, 105) is one that is widely recognized and agreed upon in the study of learning styles. Accordi...

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Montessori Education follows a more "child-centered philosophy"" in that they place a "greater emphasis on children's freedom with respect to their learning initiatives " and less of an emphasis on the teachers control over the student" (p. 33). ... "(p. 218) The student has no say in what they study because if they do not do what is asked of them they will receive a bad grade or even fail the class. ...

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Reflection is an essential component of becoming an effective teacher as it acts as a catalyst for changing, refining and improving teaching methods. The concept of reflection is explored by providing a theoretical background revolving around four theorists with different views that all complement e...

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