Every Teacher has their own philosophy of education. There is no right or wrong philosophy, but each one effects how the classroom is run. A teacher's philosophy defines the curriculum that is taught, the way the classroom is managed, the manner in which each subject is taught, and how the students are evaluated.
             Out of all the theories of education, the one I agree with most is progressivism. The curriculum for progressivism focuses on problem solving and learning through experience. It teaches the students to think for themselves and draw their own conclusions. Students would have the chance to do everything hands on rather than listening to a lecture. I think that's very important for young students, especially in early elementary school, because sitting still all day is so difficult for them. Giving students the opportunity to go to museums for art, or historical buildings for social studies, gets them interested in what they are learning and makes it feel more real to them. Instead of being bored at school, students would be excited about what they are learning. Progressivism also supports an open classroom. I believe its important for students to frequent the community and be a part of the world outside their home and the classroom. Children need to have life experiences, and be able to relate what they are learning to the real world, so that the subject matter has relevance.
             A progressive teacher would most often use group projects in the classroom. Again this models real life, in that students learn to work together to come up with a common solution, rather than having the teacher just tell them the correct answer. This method is a great way for students to learn problem solving and develop critical thinking skills. I believe these are lifelong skills that are important for children to learn at an early age, and that they will use them for the rest of their lives.
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